Sept. 4, 2020: Introduction Lesson

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to analyze and discuss common misconceptions and unhelpful practices related to healthy aging. They will apply the concept of cognitive dissonance to recognize conflicting beliefs, values, or behaviors and propose strategies to align actions with healthy aging principles.

This week, let’s explore how to share our unique ideas! We’ll practice using key phrases to express our opinions and disagree politely in a fun, low-pressure discussion. Come ready to chat, listen, and discover some surprising perspectives.

We’ll watch a fun story (with a surprise ending!) and learn the English you need to handle life’s little misunderstandings. Come ready to laugh and share your opinions!

Begin with ‘Once Upon a Time’ and tell a story that links together all the dice images. Start with the first image to grab your attention. Use three cubes for the beginning, three for the middle and three for the end of the story.

Really, there are no rules to this game. Most importantly, there are no wrong answers!

Digital devices are increasingly dominating our lives these days. Many, if not most of us are addicted to them.

A 104-year-old woman from Kerala, India has passed a state literacy test. Her name is Kuttiyamma and she only learned to read and write last year.