Dive into the psychological divide between thrill-seekers and those who prioritize security. Master high-impact idioms like ‘living on the edge,’ ‘throwing caution to the wind,’ and ‘slippery slope,’ etc. to describe life’s most intense risks. Analyze the extraordinary story of ultra-marathoner Dean Karnazes to understand the drive to defy the odds, then reflect on your own choices through daring scenarios, personal storytelling, and lively debates.
Explore the high-stakes world of Bryan Johnson, the billionaire biohacker spending millions to reverse his biological clock. Dive into the controversial science of ‘Project Blueprint’ and master powerful idioms like ‘go to great lengths,’ ‘stick to one’s guns,’ etc. Analyse a journalist’s attempt to survive this extreme routine. Finally, debate the ethics of being on the ‘cutting edge’ of longevity.
Explore the ‘guilty confessions’ of screen time through video-based social experiments that reveal the surprising gap between perception and reality. Analyse an expert-led video unpacking the psychology behind ‘Two Billion Truman Shows’ to show how apps are engineered to keep users hooked. Reflect on your own screen habits, create a realistic digital detox plan, and debate whether extreme solutions like Google’s Paper Phone represent the future of focus.
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Explore the mind of Edward Bernays—Freud’s nephew—to discover how he turned psychoanalysis into a tool for engineering human desire through controversial campaigns. Master the vocabulary of manipulation, from ‘luring people in’ to ‘jumping on the bandwagon,’ and analyse how brands like Nike use social movements to sway public opinion. Wrap up with a debate on whether these techniques are clever marketing or dangerous mind games.
Decode the blueprint for success! Challenge your students to evaluate the roles of hard work, luck, and connections through iconic entrepreneur stories and a targeted listening task. Learners unpack high-impact vocabulary (beat the odds, pull strings, get a foot in the door) and practise functional language for debating, including expressing opinions, softening disagreement, and backing up arguments.
Discover what really drives success—IQ or EQ (Emotional Intelligence). Students debate dilemmas comparing ‘book smarts’ and ‘people smarts’, practise key emotional intelligence vocabulary (bottle up, tune in, bounce back, clear the air), and watch authentic video on emotional intelligence. Wrap up with reflective discussions to test students’ emotional intelligence in personal and professional situations.
