11 May
Mobile Phones
Tell us about the mobile phones you have owned in your life.
Which one did you like the most and why?
Tell us about your current phone. Why did you buy it?
What was your first mobile phone?
How often do you change your phone?
What features are most important to you in a phone?
Do you prefer Android or iOS? Why?
What do you think about expensive smartphones? Are they worth it?
How much time do you spend on your phone daily?
What is your favourite mobile app? Why?
Have you ever lost or broken a phone? What happened?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of smartphones?
How has mobile phone technology changed over the years?
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Watch the video above and discuss what you learned from it during your Spoken Cafe session
Living on a Tiny Island: The Dream of Peace and Quiet
Have you ever dreamed of living on a small, peaceful island? A place so quiet that the only sounds you hear are the rustling of leaves and the soft lapping of water against the shore? Well, the tiny island called “Just Enough Room” might just be the perfect place for you. This charming little island, located in the Saint Lawrence River along the Canada-US border, is part of the stunning Thousand Islands region.
The island’s name says it all—it offers just enough space for a small house, a tree, and a little yard. The Sizeland family built their home on this island in the 1950s, hoping to escape the noise and chaos of everyday life. They envisioned a peaceful retreat where they could enjoy solitude, free from traffic, loud neighbours, and the distractions of modern life.
However, once word spread about this idyllic home, the island quickly became a popular tourist attraction. Boats regularly visit the island, bringing crowds of curious onlookers and media attention. So much for peace and quiet!
The story of the “Just Enough Room” island is a reminder that sometimes, no matter how much we seek tranquillity, the world can find a way to interrupt it. Despite that, it remains a beautiful, unique place where one can imagine the ideal of living in harmony with nature.
READ/SPEAK
Would you like to live on “Just Enough Room” island? Why/why not? Tell us about your dream house.
What do you think would be the best part of living on a small island?
What would be the biggest challenge of living in such a remote place?
What kind of activities would you do on a tiny island to stay entertained?
If you could build a small house anywhere, where would it be?
Have you ever stayed in a very quiet place for a long time? How did it feel?
To be extremely expensive:
“I’d love to buy a Porsche, but they cost an arm and a leg”
LEARN THE IDIOM AND SPEAK
Have you ever bought something very expensive? Why did you buy it if you think it’s so expensive? Have you ever paid too much for something like a restaurant, hotel, etc.?