Slow down the passage of time
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THE BLUE TREE
Travel & Nature
CEFR B1
Intermediate
warm up
| Do you feel that time passes quickly for you? |
TRANSCRIPT
Yes, definitely. Sometimes I can’t believe how fast the weeks go by. Monday turns into Friday in what feels like a blink. When I was a child, summer holidays felt endless, but now even a whole year seems short. I think routine plays a big role. When every day looks similar, my brain stops noticing details. That’s probably why time feels like it’s speeding up.
| Do you feel that you got stuck in a rut sometimes? |
TRANSCRIPT
Yes, I do. There are periods when my days feel predictable and repetitive. I wake up, work, come home, repeat. Nothing dramatic, nothing new. It’s comfortable, but also slightly frustrating. When I notice that feeling, I try to change something small – take a different route, start a new project, or meet new people. Even a small change can break the routine and make life feel more alive again.
| What are you wasting most time on? |
TRANSCRIPT
If I’m honest, I probably waste too much time scrolling on my phone. I tell myself it’s just five minutes, but it often turns into half an hour. Social media gives quick entertainment, but it rarely gives real satisfaction. I also waste time overthinking small decisions. Instead of acting, I analyse too much. I know that if I used that time better, I could learn something new or develop a skill.
part one
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the first part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ What did Jedidah learn when he spoke to elderly people? [0:26]
- ⌚ What was he afraid of? [0:54]
- ⌚ What did he promise himself he would do? [1:02]
- ⌚ What are some of the places he visited? [1:20]
- ⌚ What is the enemy of time? [1:32]
- ⌚ How can adults slow down the passing of time? [3:13]
POLL
Cast your vote in the poll.
PRACTICE
Complete the exercise below.
DISCUSSION
DIALOGUE
Read or role-play this dialogue.
Alita:
What stayed with me most from the film was the idea that routine makes time disappear. I’ve never thought about it this way before, but it makes sense. When every day looks the same, my brain kind of switches to autopilot.
Pete:
Exactly. I liked when he said it’s not really about the bike. It’s about breaking patterns. The bike is just a tool. The real point is doing something new and shocking your brain awake.
Alita:
Yes! And I loved the idea of being amazed again, like a child. When we’re young, everything feels new. Even small things are exciting. As adults, we stop noticing details.
Pete:
I’ve felt that. Last year I went hiking in the mountains. It wasn’t a huge adventure like cycling to South America, but it completely changed my perspective. I was exhausted, but I felt alive.
Alita:
That’s what he meant by wanting to feel “exhausted” at 85, right? Not tired of life, but tired because you really lived. I find that idea powerful.
Pete:
Me too. And it made me think: maybe adventure doesn’t have to be extreme. It could be learning something new, changing jobs, starting a project… anything that breaks routine.
Alita:
So maybe the real message is this: if we want time to slow down, we need to stay curious. It’s not about escaping life — it’s about paying attention to it.
OVER TO YOU
Discuss these questions. Refer to the topic of the lesson and your own experience.
 | Why do you think routine makes time feel shorter? What happens to our brain when nothing changes? |
| What kind of “adventure” could be realistic in everyday life, without cycling across a continent? |
| In what situations do adults feel truly amazed, like children? Why do these moments matter? |
| What small change could break your current routine and make your week more interesting? |
| Imagine you are 85 years old. What kind of life would make you feel satisfied and “exhausted” in a good way? |
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COMMENTS
What do you think of Jedidah’s idea to slow down the passage of time? Is this something you would like to do yourself? How can we incorpate his ideas in our lives?
Share your thoughts and ideas below.