Tag: People

How Romance Ruined Love

B1 – Intermediate

In movies, love stories usually end with the main characters getting together or more romantically, married. But what they don’t show us is the reality of it all — our jobs, problems, families, children. Everything that could really affect any romantic relationship.

Romanticism taught us ideas about love that are often times far from reality.

Listen to the podcast below then be ready to share your thoughts about how romanticism ruined love.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-170216

Discussion Questions:

  1. According to the podcast, what is romanticism? How did it affect us?
  2. What did the podcast say about love today?
  3. Share your thoughts on this statement: “It’s one thing to enjoy romance, but it can be dangerous to judge your relationship against romantic ideals.“.
  4. Do you believe in ‘love at first sight’ ? Why or why not?
  5. They say, “A relationship is hard work.”. What is your opinion on this?

Noisy Neighbors Biggest Problem

B1 – Intermediate

We’ve all had horrible or not-so-good experiences with our neighbors.  The website “Which?” conducted a survey and found out that a number of people are stressed with their neighbors.

Read the article to know more about the different nuisances that neighbors can have with each other.

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1409/140918-neighbours.html

Discussion Questions:

  1. Have you ever had an annoying neighbor? Have you ever had any problems with a neighbor?
  2. What are the common problems that you experience with your neighbors?
  3. How would you describe your neighborhood or the place you live?
  4. Which would you prefer: living in the city or in the country?

Grown-Up and Living at Home

B1 – Intermediate

The number of grown-ups who are living at home is continually increasing in different countries in the world.

This article talks about the underlying reasons regarding the issue. Some advantages and disadvantages are also discussed by different individuals from different countries.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/2014/05/140516_6min_living_at_home.shtml

Audio: 

http://http-ws.bbc.co.uk.edgesuite.net/mp3/learningenglish/2014/05/140515_6_min_living_at_home_for_web_140516_6min_living_at_home_audio_au_bb.mp3

Discussion Questions:

1. Is living at home a good or bad point in your own perspective?
2. Do people in your place share the same issue (grown-up and living at home) with people from other parts of the world?
3. What do you think parents and children should do to address this issue?