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Fantastic Inventions

Fantastic Inventions

Would you rather live in the modern day or 1000 years ago? What invention made our lives more… comfortable…safe? What invention saved us time? What would you like to invent? This lesson will introduce the student to the history behind everyday inventions, and challenge the student to see everyday things in a new light. [purchase_link id=”1590″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] Our lives have become better in a lot of ways, thanks to inventions.  Here, I’ll talk about some fantastic inventions. Humans…

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Creative dates for couples

Creative dates for couples

What is the best way to ask someone out on a date? What is an interesting date…for shy students?…for flight attendants?…for your mom and dad? What would be the perfect date idea for you? This is a conversation best for university age students or older. They should be old enough to date at least. [purchase_link id=”1530″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] You have a date tonight!  And you don’t want it to be boring.  What should you do?  Here are 3 interesting…

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City or Country-side

City or Country-side

Where is your hometown? Do you want to live there? Is living in the city or country-side …better for you health? …better money? …more fun? Overall, which do you prefer? This is another easy one; likely the students have encountered this prompt in the past, and can easily give an opinion and support with reasons. [purchase_link id=”1527″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] Life in the countryside is very different from life in the city.  We will compare the two and give our…

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Disasters that could wipe out the world

Disasters that could wipe out the world

What is a disaster? What disasters have you heard of? What disasters could wipe out the world (natural…man-made…never-before seen…)? Is the world more dangerous today than it was 300 years ago? This lesson is a foray into the apocalyptic, and could be an intriguing conversation for your student. Definitely not bland “educational content”. [purchase_link id=”1534″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] A disaster is something very bad that happens.  These are a few disasters. In 2011, the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami was most…

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How to make friends

How to make friends

Do you have a best friend? How did you meet? How can you make friends…with your coworkers?…with someone you just met?…with a stray cat? How can you know who is really your friend? This is a conversation about how to make friends, for students who think they know and those who don’t. [purchase_link id=”1528″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] For some people, making friends is easy.  But not for me!  Here are some ways I learned to make friends. One way could…

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Get a good night’s sleep

Get a good night’s sleep

How much sleep is enough? What do you do at the end of the day? Do you drink coffee? What are you doing tomorrow? What time will you wake up? I often stay up late and get up early. Caffeine increases blood pressure. Sleep is important for your brain. I need a good night’s sleep.  I have a big day tomorrow.

How to manage stress

How to manage stress

What causes you stress? How can you reduce stress…by being active?…by connecting with others?…by making time for yourself? What can happen when someone gets too stressed? Everyone deals with stress, and this lesson will give the students the opportunity to share what they know about stress in a natural conversation. [purchase_link id=”1533″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] Stress affects everyone.  Let’s talk about what it is and what to do about it. When I’m working with other people, and they don’t treat…

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My magic door

My magic door

What are some movies about magic? Where would you go… to experience something different…to be with someone special…to be alone? This topic was inspired by the animated movie, “Howl’s Moving Castle”, which was based on a novel by the same name. The wizard Howl has a magic door which can open to 3 different places. [purchase_link id=”1536″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] There is a shop on my street that nobody can see except me. On the window of the building is…

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My Precious Possessions

My Precious Possessions

What are possessions? What do you have …that cost money… that was a special gift…that you need? What is more precious than any possession? My student told me about a pair of boots that her brother had bought for her. They meant a lot to her, because she knew that he’d paid a lot for them. This topic will be kind of like a show and tell. [purchase_link id=”1532″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] When I move, I pack everything into 3…

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How To Stay Safe

How To Stay Safe

What do you worry about? How can you stay safe…when driving in the city…when caring for a baby…when going to a party? Who can you call for help? This topic is easy to talk about because many obvious ideas easily come to mind, and anything can be a good answer. [purchase_link id=”1537″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] I think I’m a pretty cautious person, but sometimes others think I take too many risks.  This lesson is about how to stay safe. I…

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