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hair loss treatment |
man – woman |
1:07 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What are some common personal or health problems we encounter in our lives? How could hair loss affect a person’s personal appearance and feelings about themselves?
Speak Up, Take a Stand! Instructions for Getting the Conversation Started
These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.
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In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.
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In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?
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For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and self-assess your progress.
- Hair loss is a natural part of getting older.
- Baldness affects a person’s confidence.
- People should not try to hide their baldness.
- Hair loss treatments are too expensive for most people.
- Bald people are often judged unfairly.
- Wigs and hairpieces are a good solution for hair loss.
- Men worry more about hair loss than women do.
- Some people look better bald than with hair.
- Society cares too much about appearance, including hair.
- In some cultures, baldness is seen as a sign of wisdom or strength.
Idioms
“face up to” = accept something difficult
“Having problems is a part of life, and sometimes you just have to face up to them.”
“mince words” = be indirect by using mild words
“I wish you didn’t mince words every time we need to resolve a problem. Just tell me what you think.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
In the Pre-Listening Exercise, you were asked to think about common health problems, like the ones below. Now, discuss these with a partner. Are there any home remedies or medicines that you use in your country?
Examples:
Problems:
- overeating
- no love life
- inability to control spending habits
- strained relationship with a family member
Solutions:
- Maybe you could drink more water before meal time to reduce your appetite.
- Have you ever thought of going to more parties with your friends?
- You should come up with a monthly budget for your expenses.
- What about sitting down with that family member and having a very open discussion?
Online Investigation
Use the Internet to find more or more products or services to deal with and treat the problems mentioned above. What are the claims made by each product? Are there guarantees made on its effectiveness? How much does the product or service cost?