{"id":25202,"date":"2023-04-10T13:01:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T11:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=25202"},"modified":"2023-04-11T02:53:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T00:53:31","slug":"should-i-follow-my-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2023\/04\/should-i-follow-my-dreams\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Follow my Dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following our passions can be exciting and fulfilling, while duty may seem like the responsible choice for stability and security. But how do we strike the right balance? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s an article that offers a fresh perspective on this topic and challenges traditional notions of safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/theschooloflife.com\/should-I-follow-my-dreams<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What is the meaning of the word\u00a0\u201chigh-wire\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0in the sentence, \u201cMeanwhile, passion is a high-wire<\/strong> act.<\/em>\u201d? Use it in a sentence.<\/li>
  2. Explain the meaning of\u00a0\u201cpenury\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0in the sentence, \u201cWe constantly fear penury<\/strong> and humiliation.<\/em>\u201d. Use it in a sentence.<\/li>
  3. What is meant by\u00a0\u201conerous\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>here,\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cA decade of mixed results on a passion project is inherently less onerous<\/strong> than unspectacular returns for a whole career in a hateful field.<\/em>\u201d? Use it in a sentence.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. What aspects of the article caught your attention the most?<\/li>
    2. How do you reconcile between practicality and passion?<\/li>
    3. How do you define safety in the context of career choices? Is it solely based on financial stability, or does it involve other factors such as job security, fulfillment, and personal satisfaction?<\/li>
    4. What are your thoughts on the idea that pursuing what we love, even if it may involve risks and failures, can ultimately lead to mastery and success?<\/li>
    5. Have you seen someone choose a safe career path but end up feeling unfulfilled? How did that experience shape your perspective on safety when making career choices?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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