The Danger of Silence

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Clint Smith stated, “we spend so much time listening to the things people are saying that we rarely pay attention to the things they don’t”. Simple words that have a very powerful meaning.

There are a lot of reasons why people stay silent, one could be telling the truth is difficult and staying silent won’t give you a hard time. But then again, being silent all the time can also spell disaster.

Watch the video below and learn more about the dangers of silence.

Discussion Questions:

1. How can silence be negative to people?
2. Is there an advantage to being silent?
3. Do you prefer being silent or honest?
4. Are you comfortable sharing your two cents?
5. How is having a voice important?
6. Talk about a story when you stood up for someone/something.