Lesson 39: Problem points
The lesson looks at typical difficulties in learning English: self-discipline, control of emotions and key vocabulary for describing challenging situations.
About this lesson
In this lesson you will understand the common difficulties in learning English and learn how to overcome them. We will work with important vocabulary related to self-discipline, maturity and observing situations. We will practise phrases for expressing thoughts and feelings in everyday and learning contexts. Practising these "problem points" will improve your accuracy and confidence when communicating in English.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Learn and use key vocabulary related to self-discipline and challenging situations.
- Understand and use phrases for expressing thoughts and emotions in English.
- Practise the Present Simple in the context of everyday habits and duties.
- Describe challenging experiences with appropriate vocabulary.
- Control your emotions and react maturely in different situations.
Lesson vocabulary
- compartmentalize It's important to compartmentalize your work and personal life.
- self-discipline Developing self-discipline is crucial for academic success.
- expressionless The student sat there expressionless, showing no interest in the lesson.
- mature It's important to act maturely in professional settings.
- witness I was a witness to the incident and can confirm what happened.
- emotion It's important to control your emotions.
- control It's important to control your emotions.
- incident I was a witness to the incident.
- confirm I can confirm what happened.
- engage It is hard to engage students who sit expressionless.
- challenge Teaching can be a real challenge.
- crucial Self-discipline is crucial for academic success.
- academic Developing self-discipline is crucial for academic success.
- professional It's important to act maturely in professional settings.
- share Can you share your thoughts on this?
In other languages: Български