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B2 – Upper Intermediate
COVID-19 has lead to more and more employees working from home. 98% of people surveyed said they would like the option to work remotely for the rest of their careers. With workers finding some challenges in this new work setup, not everything is positive.
Let’s read the article to find out what these 6 professionals shared about their experiences working from home and why they want to go back to working in the office again.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/return-to-office-work_l_60818168e4b01e14f06eb30a
Discussion Questions:
- Are you currently working from home? What’s your daily routine like for working?
- What’s your biggest struggle with working remotely?
- How can companies with remote workforce benefit from implementing flexible/remote working?
- What do you do when taking breaks and to recharge throughout the day?
- Are remote workers happier than office employees? Explain your point.
B1 – Intermediate
We usually see people in movies stop whatever they are doing when someone throws water on them. This somehow relates to the phrase “pour cold water” that started out literally and now used more figuratively. When someone talks about an idea or a plan, the other discourages it for some reason.
Learn more about the expression “pour cold water” in the video below.
https://www.theidioms.com/pour-cold-water-on/
Discussion Questions:
- What does “pour cold water on something” mean?
- What were the things have you done but people discouraged?
- Do you regret any of those actions? Why or why not?
- What do you do when someone disapproves of your plans?
- Do you say your disapproval when someone has a bad idea? Why or why not?
B1 – Intermediate
There is an old saying that goes “two heads are better than one”. It means that two people thinking together can come up with a better solution to a problem than a single person. It could also be more than two people working together. This phrase was first seen in the Bible and then was published in some books later on.
Let us hear more about the expression “two heads are better than one” in the video below.
Discussion Questions:
- What does “two heads are better than one” mean?
- Do you prefer working alone or with another person or other people?
- What are the pros and cons of working with someone?
- Can a person get their goals in life on their own? Why or why not?
- What are your experiences when you needed help from others?
B1 – Intermediate
We often hear this idiom “playing with fire”. Literally, we know that fire is dangerous and we could get hurt or destroy stuff. Thus, this phrase means doing something risky or dangerous.
We can also relate this to the story in Prometheus. In Greek religion, he is one of the Titans and also called the God of Fire. He disobeyed the Gods and stole fire to give it to humans. This is a good deed but he was still punished by Zeus in the end.
Let us hear more about the expression “playing with fire” in the audio below.
http://www.idioms4you.com/complete-idioms/playing-with-fire.html
Discussion Questions:
- What does “if you play with fire, you might get burned” mean?
- Are you always cautious or do you like doing taking risks? Why is this?
- What is the most risky thing you have ever done in your life? Did you end up “getting burned”? Given a chance, would you do it again? Why or why not?
- What do you do when you can not achieve your objectives?
- What fun activities can we do that are not dangerous at all?
B1 – Intermediate
The phrase “tie the knot” is quite known globally which refers to marriage. There are a lot of theories where the origin of this phrase came from but one surely stands out.
Tying the knot comes from centuries-old wedding tradition called the hand-fasting ceremony. In this ancient Celtic practice, the couple literally ties the knots of cloth around their hands binding them together making them one.
Let us hear more about the expression “tie the knot” on the video below.
Discussion Questions:
- What does the phrase “tie the knot” mean? What other similar expressions related to marriage do you know of?
- How important is marriage in your country?
- What are the pros and cons of marriage?
- Are there any interesting wedding traditions in your country?
- What is the difference between being single and being married?
B2 – Upper Intermediate
Although there are times when it is not easy to know the reasons why we fall in love, the reasons why we stay in love are easier to recognize. Perhaps looking for a perfect partner is unrealistic that is why we must settle with the next best thing — an ideal partner.
Let’s listen to Ed and Rocky as they talk about Rocky’s ideal woman.
Discussion Questions:
- What kind of woman does Rocky like?
- What do you think of his ideal woman? Do you agree with his thoughts on household responsibilities?
- What is your idea of the perfect man/woman?
- Is it good to have high expectations in a relationship?
B2 – Upper Intermediate
Marriage is a commitment. It’s a commitment to do whatever is necessary to make the marriage work. There are times when it just won’t work despite the compromise the couples make. When is it right to surrender?
Let’s listen to Phil’s potential divorce story.
Discussion Questions:
- What is going on between Sharon and Phil?
- What reasons does Phil have to justify his divorce? What does Tonya think about them?
- What does “call it quits” mean?
- Do you think Phil is ready for a married life?
- Do you have high divorce rate in your country? What are the common reasons couple get divorced?
- What do you think of divorce lawyers? Are they in demand and highly paid in your country?