Why Do People Often Fear Change Even When It Could Help Them?

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Why Do People Often Fear Change Even When It Could Help Them?

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

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Jun. 15 Mon , 14:00 USA

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We Will Learn

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Discuss reasons why people fear change.
Express opinions about risk, uncertainty, and personal growth.
Describe experiences involving major life changes.
Talk about emotions related to change.
Use vocabulary related to psychology, decision-making, and self-development.
Discuss strategies for adapting to new situations.

Session Activities

1: Do you generally like change or prefer stability?

2: What is a major change you have experienced in your life?

3: Have you ever moved to a new place?

1: Can personal growth happen without change?

2: hat risks are worth taking in life?

3: Why do people stay in situations that make them unhappy?

4: Do older people generally fear change more than younger people?

5: What changes do you think will happen in the next 20 years?

6: What is one change you would like to make in your life?

7: What advice would you give to someone afraid of change?

Be set in one's ways

Be unwilling to change habits or opinions.

Better the devil you know than the devil you don't

People often prefer a familiar problem to an uncertain situation.

Rock the boat

Cause disruption by changing a situation.

At a crossroads

Facing an important decision that will affect the future.

Burn your bridges

Destroy the possibility of returning to a previous situation.

The path of least resistance

The easiest option, even if it isn't the best one.

Bite the bullet

Force yourself to do something unpleasant but necessary.

Throw caution to the wind

Act boldly without worrying too much about risks.

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