Oct. 30, 2020: Free Time & Hobbies

Digital devices are increasingly dominating our lives these days. Many, if not most of us are addicted to them.

This week, let’s explore some interesting “what if” questions! We’ll practice sharing our opinions and using useful B1 phrases to discuss common dilemmas. It’s a great chance to chat and expand your English conversation skills in a fun and thoughtful way!

This lesson explores the process and challenges of preparing for travel while learning new, relevant vocabulary.

“Small talk” refers to casual, light conversation about common or trivial matters, often used to socialize, break the ice, or establish a rapport. It’s not about delving into deep or personal topics, but rather about creating a comfortable atmosphere for interaction.

Foreign travel has been beyond most of us for the past 18 months because of restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. However, there are signs of hope for us to resume our sojourns to exotic and faraway places. The National Geographic magazine has released its list of the top 25 travel destinations for 2022.

We’ll be using story dice again, but instead of using Dan Harmon’s Story Circle, we’ll be using a simplified version of “Nelson’s 9 Steps for Story Writing” to wrote short stories about travel adventures.