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IS POSITIVITY ALWAYS A GOOD THING?

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

Aug. 08 Sat , 19:00 USA

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Description

In this lesson, you will:

*Answer an activity-based icebreaker to explore different ways people respond to difficult emotions.
*Learn useful vocabulary related to toxic positivity and emotional support.
*Explore real-life situations and express your responses using your own words.
*Discuss thought-provoking questions and share your opinions on the impact of toxic positivity in everyday life.
*Receive constructive feedback to improve your vocabulary, fluency, and speaking confidence.

Session Activities

1: Which response would make you feel the worst?

2: Why do people often say these things?

1: Is it easy or difficult for you to express negative emotions?

2: When you're having a difficult day, what kind of support do you actually want?

3: Is it possible to become addicted to happiness?

4: Is giving someone false hope ever kinder than telling them the truth?

5: If technology could remove sadness forever, would you choose to use it?

Validate

To acknowledge someone's feelings as real

Dismiss

To ignore or reject something

Minimize

To make something seem less important

Empathy

Understanding another person's feelings

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned