DEBATE CLUB #1: Free time: Is it a luxury?
Do you have enough free time? What do you do with yours? Do you think other people have more free time than you? Come to tonight’s Debate Club and tell everyone about your free time activities!
VENEZ NOUS REJOINDRE POUR PARLER DE CE THÈME !
C'est l'occasion rêvée pour pratiquer votre anglais dans une ambiance détendue. Animées par des professeurs qualifiés de langue maternelle anglaise, les séances de conversation du Debate Club sont conviviales, engageantes et efficaces !
DATE, VENUE & TEACHERS
- AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with Bea Kiernan
- MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Nick Mackenzie
QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE
How much free time do you have? Is it enough? How do you like to relax?
Is it easy for you to find time to relax during the week?
Are you happy doing nothing? Do you think it’s fun to just sit and daydream?
What cultural activities do you enjoy? Reading, cinema, theatre, museums?
Do you like to watch TV? What sort of programmes do you prefer?
Do you think you spend too much time on your phone?
Would you like to learn a musical instrument? Do you think it would take too long? Or do you think you wouldn’t have enough time to practise every day?
Have you ever thought about taking a creative writing course?
Do you think shopping is a leisure activity? What about cooking?
Do you like playing games? A good board game like Monopoly, or chess, or cards?
Do you think that video games are a waste of time?
Do you belong to any clubs or associations?
Is it important for you to spend time with your family? Even with relations who you don’t see regularly?
Describe your perfect weekend.
If you could have all the free time you wanted, what would you do?
VOCABULARY
be fond of / keen on (v)
be in a rush (v)
board games
card games
clubs and associations
commitments
creative writing
daydream (v)
do DIY (v)
evening courses
hang out with friends (v)
have a rest (v)
have fun (v)
healthy living
homework
housework
indoor / outdoor sports
keep fit / stay in shape (v)
learn a language (v)
leisure pursuits / activities
mobile apps
retirement
rush hour
self-fulfilment
spend time / money (v)
take time (v)
time management
video games
voluntary work
watch TV (v)
work-life balance
SEARCH THE WEB FOR IDEAS!
Find articles and/or videos on the web and come prepared to share the information you have found with the others.
SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT
benefits of free time
how to get more free time
time management tips
favourite leisure activities
SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/?gl=GB
www.guardian.co.uk
www.independent.co.uk
www.nytimes.com
KEY PHRASES
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