#16 Success
Starting Point. Discuss the questions below.
What does success mean to you?
How can you become successful?
Is school success related to success in life?
Focus on Vocabulary. Match the words with the correct meaning.
Focus on Listening. Watch the video. Read the transcript below if necessary.
Focus on Comprehension. Answer the questions below about the video.
Focus on Speaking.Â
Describe a successful person.
Is your idea of success the same as your parents’ idea of success?
Do you think people focus too much on appearing to be successful?
Is failure the opposite of success?
Why is money the most common way of judging success?
Can money buy happiness?
How much pressure do your family put on you to be successful?
How much pressure will you put on your children to be successful?
Have there been any failures that made your life better?
Is there a right time to give up and stop trying? Or should you never give up?
Can you think of any famous people who failed spectacularly at something?
Talk about a time you failed at something you tried. Don’t talk about anything that will make you uncomfortable or embarrassed.
Can you think of any famous quotes or idioms about success or failure?
