Mindfulness, Meditation & Cognitive Well-beingL13
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Everyday Scene

A realistic scene for final speaking practice with useful thematic vocabulary.

20 minC1c1everyday_scenemindfulness-meditation-cognitive-well-beingmindfulnessmeditationwell-beingstillness

Lesson objectives

  • Practise spontaneous description from a realistic visual prompt.
  • Use the unit vocabulary for natural, image-based speaking.
  • Close the unit with a final communicative task linked to mindfulness, meditation & cognitive well-being.

The Quiet Morning Ritual

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En esta escena, observamos a una persona dedicando un momento de calma a su rutina matutina mediante la meditación. Esta imagen ilustra la importancia de la atención plena para gestionar el estrés y mejorar el bienestar cognitivo en la vida cotidiana.

Preguntas para hablar (Speaking practice)

  1. Describe the scene: What can you see and what do you think the woman is feeling?
  2. Speculate: How might this daily ritual affect her productivity and mood throughout the day?
  3. Comparison: How does your own morning routine compare to the one shown in this photograph?
  4. General Discussion: In today's fast-paced world, do you think people find it harder to achieve this kind of stillness?
  5. Opinion: Some say that mindfulness is a luxury for those with free time. To what extent do you agree?