phone english blogB2 – Upper Intermediate
Do you trust your police force? Watch as people from different parts of the globe express their opinions and share their experiences on their country’s protectors.
Discussion Questions:
1. How would you rate the performance of your country’s police force?
2. What changes would you like to be implemented when it comes to protecting the welfare of citizens?
3. Have you ever been treated unfairly by someone in authority?
Business English – B2 – Upper intermediate
Read the list of business phrasal verbs and be ready to discuss them with your teacher. You’ll be using them in sentences and will be answering some discussion questions.
Discuss:
1. If you had the chance or the opportunity what business would you like to set up?
2. Describe a time when a meeting was called off and why it happened.
3. Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation at work and what you did to resolve it.
4. What are some of the reasons leaders at work have to step down?
Business English – B2 – Upper intermediate
Read the list of business phrasal verbs and be ready to discuss them with your teacher. You’ll be using them in sentences and will be answering some discussion questions.
Discuss:
1. During the economic crisis, what were some of the things that your company had to cut back on?
2. Are there any reports that you have to hand in at the end of the day/month?
3. In your profession or industry, what are some of the things you look out for to be able to do a good job?
4. At work, who are some of the people you count on?
C1 – Advanced
Everybody wants to live a full and long life. Watch the video below to get to know people who have discovered the art of aging.
Discuss:
1. What are the secrets of the people in California when it comes to living longer?
2. Do you like the idea of getting old up to hundred?
3. What are the physical signs of getting old?
4. What have you learned from the people who were interviewed from this short video clip?
B1 – Intermediate
A study shows that many people spend half the day daydreaming or have their minds wander instead of concentrating on what they are doing. Most of those who daydream are the ones not happy at the moment like those who are working.
http://www.english-online.at/news-articles/living/people-spend-half-the-day-daydreaming.htm
Discussion Questions:
B1 – Intermediate
Chocolates! One of the most famous desserts and confectionery known to man. So just how famous is chocolate in Belgium? Read on and be ready to talk about some of your cocoa favourites.
http://www.english-online.at/news-articles/world/europe/brussels-chocolate-capital-of-the-world.htm
Discussion Questions:
B2 – Upper intermediate
Most of us are born with good eye sight and sadly take it for granted. Read about Ray Flynn and the extraordinary second chance he had to see life in a different light.
Feel free to work on the different activities below the article with your next teacher.
Discuss:
1. Talk about and describe some of the medical breakthroughs that you know of.
2. Have you had an operation before?
3. What medical operations do you think should be free to help citizens in your country?
C2 – Proficient
Whenever you have a holiday coming up, step back and contemplate on this: Will I be taking pictures of every single detail of my trip then upload them instantly on my social media? Or Will I take the time to appreciate the beauty that is in front of me?
At some point we are all guilty of just clicking away on our cameras. Read the article below then express your thoughts.
Discuss:
1. Do you agree that taking photos prevents us from fully enjoying the moment?
2. Do you think social media has a lot to do with this habit of taking a photo of everything?
3. Can you imagine disconnecting from social media for a year?
4. How do you get to fully enjoy your vacations or adventures to the fullest?
C1 – Advanced
The BBC recently interviewed a young man who spent a holiday with friends. Rather than post photos on social media to commemorate the event, he decided to get a tattoo done on one of his legs. What was it a tattoo of? It’s not what you’d expect.
Read about Banjo, then share your opinion regarding the questions below.
Discuss:
1. What do you think about tattoos?
2. What can you say about Banjo’s choice of tattoo?
3. Should the decision to get a tattoo be taken lightly, or should it be given serious thought?
C1 – Advanced
Food markets have been a buzz for some years now and Madrid’s Mercado San Miguel is one of them.
Read the article and watch the video then be ready to talk about the beauty of food markets.
Let’s Discuss!
1. According to the video, what are some of the “services” that the Mercado San Miguel offer as a food market?
2. What are some of the food markets that you’ve been to? Where do you usually shop for food?
3. Share some of your favourite traditional food or dishes.