Tag: video

Three Laughing Monks Story

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Laughter has a lot of benefits not only to our health but also to people around us. There’s a saying that laughter is and will always be, the best therapy.

According to John Cleese, laughter connects us to people. It’s almost impossible to maintain any kind of distance or any sense of social hierarchy when you’re just always howling with laughter.

In this video, you’ll know the story of the three laughing monks and how they connect and affect other people’s lives.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is the summary of the story?
  2. Are you a serious person or a jolly one?
  3. What was the funniest moment that ever happened in your life? Can you tell the story?
  4. How often do you meet and laugh with your family and friends?
  5. What usually makes you laugh?

Get Rid of Anger Issues

B2 – Upper Intermediate

It is in people’s nature to get angry if there’s something that others did that we don’t really like and didn’t pass our standards. However, each person has different attitudes and way to handle their anger. Some just keep silent and some are try to release their anger by shouting or sometimes even harming others physically.

This video showed a story that somehow will help us know how to handle and get rid our anger issues. Remember that anger doesn’t solve anything. It builds nothing, but it can destroy everything.

Discussion Questions:

  1. According to the video, what is the law of a garbage truck?
  2. How does the taxi driver compare people to garbage trucks?
  3. How can anger issues be managed?
  4. What are the things that make you angry?
  5. What can you say about the taxi driver’s attitude?

Teen Angst

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Many, if not all, do have some issues dealing with teenagers. When we go through puberty, we have some sort of mixed and very complicated emotions or mood swings. It is very hard to figure out where it comes from. Most of the times, you could be so happy and in just a matter of second, you instantly get crabby.

Watch the video below and learn more about teen angst.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is teen angst?
  2. What are the causes of such complicated emotion?
  3. Did it happen to you? Share your experience.
  4. What was your teenage years like?
  5. If you are someone who deals with teens, how do you cope with teen angst?

A Two-Step Plan for Saving More Money

B2 – Upper Intermediate

The importance of saving money cannot be understated. In fact, with so many proven benefits, saving money is one of the best financial habits you should adopt. 

Saving money is like working out or eating right — it’s easier said than done. Managing your money can feel scary and complicated, but it doesn’t have to be.

Let’s watch the video about the steps that can help us achieve a more secure financial future.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What are your thoughts on this adage, “Pay yourself first.”?
  2. Do you agree with the 2-step plan for saving more money as mentioned in the video?
  3. Which do you enjoy more: earning money or spending money?
  4. Do you save enough money? What savings goals do you have?
  5. How often do you think about money? Is money a stressful part of life?

Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

B2 – Upper Intermediate

It’s hard to start doing what we really want because fear has the power to keep us from our purpose. Only a few people are willing to conquer their mountains and fall first.

Watch this amazing woman explain why it’s necessary to do things especially when they are difficult.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is your purpose? What’s holding you from pursuing your purpose?
  2. What’s the scariest decision you’ve ever made?
  3. Who’s the person you admire the most? Why?
  4. How can you live your life differently?

How to Turn Moments into Momentum

B2 – Upper Intermediate

It only takes a single moment to make a change. When are you committed to making an impact, your actions will show your true intentions.

Watch the video to know more about why our voice need to be felt to create a change.

Discussion Questions:

  1. How do you feel about racism? What can we do to end it?
  2. What’s your biggest leap of faith in life?
  3. What’s something you’re doing that you think is contributing to global change?

Pandemic Shows Importance of School Meals for Millions

B2 – Upper Intermediate

The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly highlighted the importance of school meal programs in Canada. There are more than two million students who go to school without eating anything before leaving their homes.

There have been many programs that aim to assist students both when they’re at school and even when they are not.

Watch the video and be able to answer the questions that follow.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What can you say about the school lunches/meals in your country? How was it different before from now? How has it changed during the pandemic?
  2. How important are school meals for students?
  3. What has the pandemic taught us with regards to our health and well-being?
  4. Do you agree that adequate food and good nutrition lead to academic success? Explain your answer.

Bitcoin Explained and Made Simple

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Cryptocurrency is becoming more and more popular. There are a few widely accepted cryptocurrencies and the number keeps growing. Just like stocks, they are even widely traded across trading platforms.

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency. As of writing, it is valued at around $58 000. But what is Bitcoin?

Let’s watch the video and learn more about the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is “the double-spending problem” and what was the solution to it?
  2. What are your thoughts on Bitcoin?
  3. What are the good and bad things about such currency system?
  4. Do you agree that Bitcoin is the future of finance? Why or why not?

Anti-Asian Violence in America

B2 – Upper Intermediate

There has been a series of attacks in the US, particularly targeting Asian-Americans recently. It alarmed, set anguish and fear among the people who were subject of this unimaginable violence or crime amidst the pandemic. Although racism isn’t new to most of the people with Asian decent it has been rising with the pandemic as a propaganda of the supremacist indulged more to the hate as they put emphases on China as the source of the virus that had affected the country.

Watch the video and read the transcript on this report on Anti-Asian Violence in America.

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/17/opinions/asian-hate-crimes-us-avlon/index.html

Discussion Questions:

  1. Why the hate toward specific race? How do some people justify such crimes or violence?
  2. What exactly trigger these crimes against Asians? How could we stop this violence?
  3. How are Asians or people from other races treated in your country?

How Vulnerability Makes You a Better Leader

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Being a good leader doesn’t always mean appearing bold and strong. Sometimes, being a good leader means letting your team know the struggles and business strifes and not being afraid to ask them for a solution.

Watch this video and be inspired by this amazing woman who is not afraid to embrace her womanhood while vying to get funding for her company.

Discussion Questions:

  1. Talk about your thoughts on Tracy Young’s story.
  2. What are the qualities of a good leader?
  3. Do you think leaders who aren’t afraid to show their vulnerability would gain the same level of respect from their colleagues than those who always appear to be perfect? Why or why not?
  4. Describe the leader that you admire and how has he/she influenced you?
  5. Do you think gender is still an issue in the world of business? Share an experience when you felt like there’s an inequality in your workplace.
  6. Do you think people trust men more than women when it comes to making decisions for the company? Why do you think that is the case?