LESSONS
General Interests is the most versatile section of The Blue Tree.
It was really hard to limit the number of areas covered in this section. After all, the world is such an amazing place, so full of wonderful ideas and people.
This section is for people who are constantly curious and who love learning new things from a plethora of subjects.
List of areas
General Interests section has ten subject areas.
There’s something for every taste 🙂
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Health & Fitness
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Man & Society
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Science Stuff
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Surprise Me
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The Arts
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Travel & Nature
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Opinions
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Wise Quotes
WHAT'S NEW
Speaking Cards – Breaking the ice
Use this lesson to get to know each other better. It contains 50 discussion questions that are perfect for a friendly conversation.
Language of recommending, suggesting and giving advice
Test Your English series – this test checks the language of recommending, suggesting and giving advice.
Managing up
How can an employee manage their bosses? They need to learn how to manage up. That’s what this lesson is about.
CATALOGUE OF LESSONS
40 rules for life
Daniel Pink’s 40 rules for life is a special lesson. It’s a wonderful and insightful collection of advice on life that we’d all do well to follow.
Secrets of Adulthood
Simple truths for our complex lives. This lesson is based on a book by Gretchen Rubin.
Why we work so much
Why do we work so much? What can history of work ethic teach us about the reasons for our busy working lives?
Are you following your dream
This lesson follows a story of two people, Daisy and Herman, who followed their dreams. It is based on the 6 Minute English podcast from BBC Learning English
Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want
Ever thought if you could apply business strategy principles to your own life? That’s exactly what this lesson is based on. It’s video by Michael Bungay Stanier from Harvard Business Review
Watercolour art
Learn about watercolour art and some of the most famous painters of this movement. Additionally, practice the language of likes and dislikes.
What’s your opinion about politics
What’s your opinion about politics and political parties? Do you vote? Have you ever considered joining a political party?
What we wear at -71°C in Yakutia
Learn what people in Yakutia when the temperature falls to -71C.
The Story of Ada Lovelace: The World’s First Computer Programmer
Learn about Ada Lovelace, daughter of the famous poet Lord Byron, is considered the world’s first computer programmer.
The Trick to Regaining Your Childlike Wonder by Zach King
Watch this hilarious presentation and regain your childlike wonder. Let Zach King wake up your imagination and creativity.
The Art of Balancing Stones
Czy słyszałeś kiedyś o czymś takim jak ustawianie kamieni? Jak dowiesz się z tej lekcji, to naprawdę trudna, ale i piękna, forma sztuki.
Queen Elizabeth II: her reign in numbers
Lesson about Queen Elizabeth and her remarkable reign. Facts and numbers. Lesson based on a video from The Economist.
Don’t chase happiness. Become antifragile.
Learn about the concept of ‘antifrigility’ from Tal Ben-Shahar in this insightful lesson on happiness.
WORDS IN THE NEWS – Receding Water Levels Unveil Ancient Remains
Words in the news. This lessons deals with global water shortage and low level of rivers. It’s based on a video from NBC News from 25 August 2022.
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself
Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality by Brian Little
This lesson discusses personality types. It is based on a TED talk “Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality” by Brian Little.
WILL Book Trailer
Who is your favourite actor? I like Will Smith a lot. Here’s a lesson about his new book.
Would you like to be famous
Would you like to be famous? And what exactly is it like to be famous? Watch Will Smith answer a very deep question about fame.
Why Does Europe Have Zero Euro Banknotes
Have you ever heard about zero euro? I haven’t. That’s why I prepared this lesson. Now, I just have to get my hands on at least one Zero Euro banknote. 🙂
The quiet power of introverts
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? What it is like to be an introvert in the world designed for extroverts? BBC Ideas prepared a great video on this topic.
How to build a resilient future using ancient wisdom
Did you see the pyramids? Or the Roman aqueducts up close? It turns out there are many ancient technologies that are successfully used by people all over the world today.
The best place to be a woman?
Czy kobiety w Polsce zarabiają tyle samo, co mężczyźni na podobnych stanowiskach? Z czego wynika różnica w wynagrodzeniu? Czy jest jakieś miejsce na świecie, gdzie ta różnica jest najmniejsza?
Most Beautiful Places
The world is full of beautiful places, but some of them are exceptionally wonderful. Here is a list of ten most beautiful places in the world.
Slow down the passage of time
Do you feel that time flies for you too? If it was possible to slow down the passage of time, would you like to know how to do it?
DUNE by Frank Herbert
Even if you don’t like reading or watching sci-fi, you should learn about Dune by Frank Herbert. It’s a great book and now also a film. I highly recomment reading and watching it. 🙂
Money and happiness
Would you rather be happy or rich? Can money buy happiness? Watch a video by Bloomberg and find out the answer to these interesting questions.
Can money buy happiness?
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