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University Housing

B1 – Intermediate

Students heading off to college in another city or town are more likely to live in a dormitory. There are on-campus and off-campus housing options for students. Off-campus rents tend to be cheaper only because they do not include other services that on-campus provides.

Watch the video as Randall talks about the advantages and disadvantages of living in university housing.

University Housing – Video

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is ‘University Housing’?
  2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in university housing according to Randall?
  3. Have you lived in a university house/dormitory before? How was your experience?
  4. Do you think students living here have far better security than those renting outside the campus/university?

Are You a Body With a Mind or a Mind With a Body?

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Man has made a lot of advances in the field of Natural Sciences. However, despite these accomplishments, we are still yet to fully understand the very core of all these—our brains. Experts say that we are yet to fully understand how the brain processes information.

There are a lot of theories that attempt to define what a “self” is, but the fundamental question remains. Are you a body with a mind or a mind with a body?

Let’s watch the video and find out.

Discussion Questions:

  1. According to the video, what does the Rubber Hand Illusion experiment show about our judgment?
  2. Do you believe that our body is part of our consciousness? Why or why not?
  3. What do you think is the reason why despite extensive research, we still understand very little of how the brain works?
  4. What is your opinion on neuroprosthetics and/or mind uploading? Do you think they’re possible?
  5. Based on the arguments raised in the video, which one do you think are we? A body with a mind or a mind with a body? Explain your answer.

What It Takes to Crush a Pandemic

B2 – Upper Intermediate

COVID is exposing all of us to the same challenges. That’s why it’s necessary for all the countries to be able to fight this pandemic in sync. How do we do that? Finding an effective tool is just one step in this big fight because we still have to consider the existence of the product and access to that product.

Watch as global health strategist Johanna Benesty talks about how to find the arsenal tools to fight COVID and why we need to make them accessible to all.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What do you think of the COVID19 vaccine? Do you think it’s going to be effective?

2. What will happen if there is not enough vaccines for everyone?

3. What has COVID/the pandemic taught you?

4. How strong is the health care system in your country?

Righteousness

B2 – Upper Intermediate

There’s a saying that “Righteousness and Wisdom will keep us safe on earth”. People tend to forget this because most of us are busy and so concentrated in living our lives and thinking and achieving the things that are only best for and will benefit us.

Some often forget to be more considerate and kind to others just because they only consider themselves.

In this inspiring story, we will somehow realize why being righteous will help us in instances that we can never imagine.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is righteousness?
  2. How do you show being righteous to other people?
  3. How did “righteousness” save the duke’s life?
  4. Explain the meaning of “Doing the right thing, the right way for the right reasons”.
  5. Do you know a self-righteous person? How do you deal with him/her?

To Future Generations of Women, You Are the Roots of Change

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Feminism was misunderstood in the beginning and people are still baffled by what really it is about. Feminism as described can dispense with the labels of gender and class and race and begin to realize our unique individuality. Feminism is not about female superiority or not a movement for lesbians only.

Watch as Gloria Steinem explains why we shouldn’t wait for somebody to tell us what to do and start being the roots of change.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is feminism?
  2. Do you agree that there’s still a lot to be done to reach gender equality? Why?
  3. Do you think women could be better leaders?
  4. What are the usual things that you notice that show women are still not equal to men? What can we do about them?
  5. What can you say about this quote “Follow the fear and do it anyway”?

Fire Safety

B1 – Intermediate

It takes a long time to build a house but only a few minutes to destroy it by the fire. Not only is fire economically damaging it could also be life-threatening. How do we get out of this situation or altogether avoid it?

Let’s watch the video and know some tips on fire safety.

Fire Safety

Discussion Questions:

  1. What are Randall’s fire safety tips?
  2. What other fire safety tips you observe at home?
  3. Are fire alarms and water sprinklers required in residential apartments in your country? If so, why do you think that is?
  4. Do you have a specific fire emergency number? How quickly do they respond?
  5. Have you witnessed fire before? How did you feel at that moment? How serious were the damages?

How We Can Use the Hiring Process to Bring Out the Best in People

B2 – Upper intermediate

Job interviews could be stressful especially for those who cannot function well under pressure and feel uncomfortable answering a lot of questions from the interviewer.

Watch as Gil Winch explains how to successfully see the true potential of a candidate.

Discussion Questions: 

  1. Do you agree with this statement: “If you want to assess a candidate’s true potential, see how they function at their best, not their worst.” Explain why it’s necessary to make the candidates feel relaxed.
  2. What are the things that would put the candidates at ease? Do you agree with them?
  3. Talk about your worst and best job interviews. What did you learn from them?

Igloo Hotel: What’s It Like to Stay in an Ice Hotel?

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Tucked away in the Swiss Alps are unique accommodations fit for a Snow Queen. It doesn’t stick around for more than a season and has but 15 rooms. But if you’re the adventurous sort with a high threshold for the cold and small spaces, it may be your ideal vacation getaway.

Watch the video below to find out more about the Igloo Hotel.

Discussion Questions:

  1. Would you stay in the Igloo Hotel?
  2. What do you think are the good and bad thing about the Igloo Hotel?
  3. Which places in your country offer holidaymakers experiences that are hard to come by anywhere else?
  4. Talk about any holiday you’ve spent in a unique travel destination.
  5. Where’s the most interesting place you’ve ever stayed in?

How to Know If It’s Time to Change Careers

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Career changes—at any level—are stressful, time-consuming, and, well, often agonizing. How do you know if you’re making the right decision? It’s not an easy process to pivot to something unfamiliar, or to quit a job that’s OK on many levels but ultimately professionally unsatisfying.

Let’s watch the video on how to know if it’s time to change careers.

Discussion Questions:

  1. Are you happy at work? Why / Why not?
  2. What are some of the most common reasons that people change their jobs?
  3. Do you know anybody who has led a successful career in one field and then suddenly given it up and changed to something completely different? What reasons do you think they may have had?
  4. What three things are most important for you in a job? Why?
  5. What is a dead-end job? Are you OK to have one if it pays well?
  6. What preparations did you make before leaving your previous job/jobs?

Advice If You Should Quit Your Job

B2 – Upper Intermediate

There are times when we feel tired and listless in doing our job. There are many reasons why, including toxic work environment, bosses from hell, and sometimes, the work itself is just so tiring.

In this video, it will help you realize why and how to continue even if you’re tired of your chosen profession. You will somehow think of the reasons why you need to continue or otherwise.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is the problem of the two men? What did the sage tell them?
  2. How did the two men solve their problems?
  3. How do you explain these two expressions “Only a bowl of rice” and “Only a difference of thought”?
  4. What are some reasons you quit your previous jobs?
  5. What makes you stay in your current job?