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How to Learn

CEFR B1
Intermediate
warm up
Answer these questions. Listen to Alita’s answers and report back what she said.
| How do you feel about doing something difficult? |
TRANSCRIPT
Doing something difficult? Well, I think it’s like trying to climb a really steep hill. Sometimes I look up and think, “Wow, that’s going to be tough.” But I also get a bit excited, you know? Like, what if I actually make it to the top? That would be amazing. So, yeah, it’s hard, and sometimes I want to give up, but I keep telling myself to push a bit more. After all, reaching the top could feel awesome.
| Remember the time at school when you failed a test or an exam. How did it feel? What did you do about it? |
TRANSCRIPT
Oh, failing a test? That takes me back. I remember feeling pretty down about it, like I let myself down. It wasn’t just about the grades, you know? It was more like, “I could have done better if I’d tried harder.” So, what did I do? First, I probably spent a bit too much time feeling sorry for myself. But then, I got this idea to not let it beat me. I talked to my teacher, asked for advice on what to focus on, and then I hit the books again. Harder this time. I made a plan, tried to stick to it, and learned how to manage my time better. It was a bit of a wake-up call, really. Made me realize that if I want something, I’ve got to work for it.
| Do you think people are born with a fixed intelligence or is intelligence something we can develop? |
TRANSCRIPT
I reckon it’s a bit of both, you know? Sure, some people seem to be born with a knack for certain things. Like, some are really good with numbers or art right from the start. But I truly believe that we can all get better at things if we really put our minds to it. It’s like learning Italian for me. I wasn’t born speaking it, but with practice, I’m getting there. I think our brains are like muscles in a way. The more you use them, the stronger they get. So, yeah, we might start with certain talents, but there’s always room to grow and get smarter in different areas. It’s all about not giving up and keeping on learning.
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 does Carol say about the word ‘yet’?
- How is this word helping children learn better?
- What did she ask children to do and how did some of them react?
- What did these children understand?
- What are the two ways of raising our children?
- What do some business owners complain about?
part two
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the second part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- What is the first thing we can do as parents to help our kids develop Growth Mindset?
- What should we praise them for?
- What shouldn’t we praise them for?
- What is Brain Points about? How does it develop Growth Mindset?
- What does research say about the phrase: “not yet”?
- What does Carol teach children and how did it help those who learnt this lesson?
part three
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the third part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- What do the examples Carol mentioned illustrate?
- What did all the schools she talked about have in common?
- How does Growth Mindset affect the meaning of effort and difficulty?
- What did the 13 year old boy write in his letter to Carol Dweck?
- What kind of environment does Carol urge us to create?
lesson glossary
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