South Korea is traditionally conservative when it comes to marriage. If a woman is still unmarried by the age of 24, she is judged by other people. However, present-day Korean women now marry later or not at all.
Watch the video below and find out the reasons why the younger generation is shunning marriage.
1. What are your thoughts on extravagant single woman bridal shoot? 2. What are the social stigma in your country about single women? 3. What are the reasons younger people shun marriage? 4. Is it possible to be single and happy?
Bunkers, especially from war, will always give you an eerie and strange feeling. In Switzerland, however, some people were actually able to utilize them as way of profit.
Click on the title below to look at the photos and read the article on how some Swiss bunkers were brought back to life. Be ready to discuss some words and expressions.
1. What do you think of re-using old bunkers like the Swiss did? 2. Would you stay at a hotel like Hotel Zero? 3. Have you ever been to a place which was an important part of history? 4. Describe some of the strange places that you have visited in the past.
Some parents are so occupied with letting their kids do activities that will help them be successful individuals in the future. Who would have thought that those expensive personality development courses can be outweighed by doing household chores when it comes to predicting success?
Discuss: 1. Do you agree with the idea presented in this article? 2. What other activities can help develop a child’s personality and character? 3. How do you think doing household chores as a child helped you in life?
In many countries, it seems like having a child or children is the most important thing. Some women spoke up about the hardships that they encountered upon deciding not to have children and are telling the world about it.
1. In your old age would you want your children to look after you? 2. Is having children the norm in your country? 3. In other countries, like Iran, educated women see having children as a burden. What is your reaction to this?
Parental leaves are enjoyed by employees to help take care of their children. In recent years, companies have recognized the importance of a father’s role during the first few weeks of a newborn. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg took two months of paternity leave following the birth of his daughter. What does this mean for the rest of the working fathers out there?
1. What do you think of the idea of paternity leave? 2. What do you think about what you read? 3. What kind of message is Mark Zuckerberg sending? 4. Do fathers in your country take advantages of their paternity leaves?
1. How did the tradition of diamonds as an engagement ring begin? 2. Do you think diamonds are worth it? 3. Is giving some diamonds a sign of true love or appreciation?
1. Describe the traffic in Vietnam. 2. What were some of the interesting points that you found in the video? 3. Is this something that you have seen before in your past travels? 4. Describe some of the challenges that you encounter when you travel to a different country.
Are you able to save money or does money simply flow through your fingers? Often than not we have our own tips and tricks on how to save money. But are those really helpful? Let’s find out what Reader’s Digest editors say about some money saving myths:
7 False Money-Saving Tricks You Try That Might Be Making You Poor
You use travel sites, not airlines, to book flights
Now that travel sites like Expedia are doing such brisk business, airlines are fighting for their own pieces of the profits. Many carriers now offer lowest-price-guaranteed fares on their own websites, and waive the booking fees that the big travel sites often tack on to your reservation. And if you’re wondering why you’re not finding fares for some of your favorite bargain airlines, like Southwest or JetBlue, on these big travel sites, it’s because these airlines don’t always release their inventory to travel superstores. That’s yet another reason to do some extra sleuthing on your preferred carrier’s web page before finalizing your reservations. Don’t miss more savvy ways to save money online.
You ‘top off’ your gas tank
Those little squirts of gas you try to add to your tank at the end of a filling often end up staying in the hose. That means you’ve actually given gas away to the next user of your pump!
You always turn off lights when you leave a room
Think you’re doing your electric bill a favor? Turning off compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), which use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent light bulbs and can last up to 10 times longer, when you leave a room for less than 15 minutes actually costs more than leaving them on. So if you are likely to be back in that part of your house soon, leave the lights on to save. Try these tricks to save money on your electricity bill, instead.
You cut up extra credit cards
Yes, it’s smart to reduce your temptation to splurge by destroying cards. But if you actually cancel them, it could hurt your credit rating. Here’s why: Lenders worry about how close you are to using all the credit available to you. If you close an account, you lose its credit line. As a result, you are using a greater portion of the reduced amount you can now borrow. How many cards do you need? While the average American household has nine, two or three active cards should be plenty. (By the way, these are the times you should never, ever use your credit card.)
You fall for common grocery store promotions
Here’s a well-kept secret: When a grocery store advertises a special (say, buy 10 containers of yogurt for $5), you don’t have to buy the number of items they’re advertising. In this case, you could buy one container for 50 cents. Unless the store specifically states otherwise, you should buy as few as you want. Also: Don’t fall for limits. Keep your money in your purse when you see signs like “Limit six per customer. Stores know that customers will buy more of an item if they think there’s a shortage, and there generally isn’t. Check out 50 more supermarket tricks you still fall for.
You dropped your wholesale club membership (and no longer use the pharmacy)
If you decide to stop paying for a wholesale club membership, you can still buy prescriptions there even if you’re not a member. The pharmacy may tack on a small fee, but you have the right under federal law to fill prescriptions at any pharmacy, so tell the person asking for your ID at the front door that you’re only visiting the pharmacy. (But don’t get carried away; you won’t be able to buy anything else without a club membership ID). Learn more tips to wholesale shop without a membership card.
You frequent discount stores
They tempt you not only with their excellent bargains, but also with their, “I don’t know what I was thinking when I bought this” impulse buys. How can you avoid these temptations? Avoid the shopping cart. Buy only what you can carry in your arms. You’ll end up buying only what you really need and want. Here are 56 more almost effortless ways to save money.
Discuss:
1. What are the 7 mentioned saving tricks that can backfire on your budget? Do you agree or disagree? 2. Are you guilty of doing these tricks? 3. How do you save money? 4. Explain the phrase “Save your pennies for a rainy day.”
Is it any surprise that Russia is involved in something so covert and “underground”? Read the article below then express your thoughts about the topic at hand.
1. What could be Russia’s motive to lurk around undersea cables? 2. What do you think will happen if those internet cables will crash? 3. Are you worried about Internet theft by China or Russia?
What was the worst experience you’ve had traveling with somebody? George Washington once said, “It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company”.
If you haven’t tried traveling alone, read this BBC article that would surely leave you contemplating on going solo on your next vacation.
1. What do you think are the benefits and drawbacks of traveling without a companion? 2. Have you ever been on a vacation trip alone? How was it like? 3. Which do you prefer: traveling by yourself or with familiar company?
