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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People have been wearing masks for a long time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some people in Japan claim that they have forgotten how to smile naturally. Therefore, they are taking smiling lessons from “smile coaches”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about these smiling classes in the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2306\/230608-smiling-classes.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does “complex<\/strong>” mean in this context, “Many people developed a complex <\/strong>about smiling.<\/em>“? Use this word in this context in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “the key to something<\/strong>” mean? “Moving and relaxing the facial muscles is the key to<\/strong> a good smile.<\/em>” Use this expression in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of “for some time to come<\/strong>“? “Smile coaches in Japan may be busy for some time to come<\/strong>.<\/em>” Use this phrase in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What is your opinion on smiling lessons?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Have you ever found it difficult or uncomfortable to smile naturally after wearing a face mask for a lengthy period of time? How did you handle it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Would you consider taking lessons from a “smile coach” to relearn how to smile with confidence if you felt self-conscious about it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you believe that wearing masks has affected your ability to communicate effectively and make good impressions on others? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What is your opinion on this: “Smiling makes a good impression on others and helps communication. It also has the effect of making yourself feel more positive.”?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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