B1 – Intermediate
Our names are a crucial part of our identity. From the day we are born, we are assigned this identifier. It represents who we are. When someone remembers our name, we feel respected and important. That’s why choosing the best name for a child is one of the biggest decisions parents have to face.
Let’s listen to the audio below about names.
https://listenaminute.com/n/names.html
Discussion Questions:
- Do you like your name? What does it mean?
- If you could change your name, what would you choose to replace it with and why?
- Do you have a nickname? If so, what is it and how did you get it?
- Are you good at remembering names? Why or why not?
- Do you think a person’s name can influence their life/character? Explain your answer.
- What is the most common boy/girl’s name in your country? Do you like to have a common name or a distinctive one?