B2 – Upper Intermediate
Have you ever considered drastically changing your career? Do you know anyone who has done it? Modern life requires constant change and flexibility. That is true for one’s career and any other aspect of life.
Watch the video and hear an incredible story from a woman who has dared to make significant changes in her life.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What is the meaning of the phrase “to be on the road“, “I never looked back and I’ve been on the road ever since.“? Use it in a sentence and give a synonym.
- What is the meaning “on one‘s toes“? “You have to be ready for anything. You have to live on your toes because you never know what’s going to happen.” Use it in a sentence and give a synonym.
- What does “in one’s wildest dream” mean? “Whatever you want to do in your wildest dreams, do it. Anything is possible.” Use it in a sentence and give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- Share your thoughts on her story on how she became a trapeze artist.
- Do you know any stories of people who have given up their careers or profession and started something new? What do you think made them do that?
- Would you do the same? What career would you change your present one for?
- What do you think of this statement: “Whatever you want to do in your wildest dreams, do it!“?