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Conversation Intermediate · Module 22 · Unit 107

Happiness vs. Success

B2 Intermediate Upper

Learning Objectives

Today, you will focus on reviewing how to find happiness and learn useful expressions for everyday conversations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What has been your favorite lesson about happiness?
  2. How has your perspective on success changed?
  3. What new habits are you using now?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Mindset

    noun

    /ˈmaɪndset/

    Meaning:Way of thinking.

    I have a new mindset.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 226.

  • Fulfillment

    noun

    /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

    Meaning:Satisfaction.

    I feel total fulfillment.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 227.

  • Kindness

    noun

    /ˈkaɪndnəs/

    Meaning:Generosity.

    Kindness is key.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 228.

  • Perspective

    noun

    /pərˈspektɪv/

    Meaning:Viewpoint.

    Change your perspective.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 229.

  • Look on the bright side

    idiom

    /lʊk ɒn ðə braɪt saɪd/

    Meaning:Be optimistic.

    Look on the bright side.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review idiom from Lesson 226.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Kevin and Jennifer reflect on their journey to finding more happiness.
  • Kevin
    I feel so much happier after these lessons.
  • Jennifer
    Me too! My mindset has totally changed.
  • Kevin
    I focus more on fulfillment now.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. How does Kevin feel now?
  2. What did Jennifer change?
  3. What does Kevin focus on?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. Which word means way of thinking?

  2. Which word means satisfaction?

  3. Always look on the ____ side.

  4. ____ is very important.

  5. is / my / mindset / new

  6. a / better / have / perspective

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Is your mindset more positive now?
  2. Have you found more fulfillment?
  3. Will you look on the bright side more often?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Am I happier?
  2. Is this fulfillment?
  3. Do you have a good mindset?
  4. Is kindness enough?
  5. What is my perspective?
  6. Are you optimistic?
  7. Do you feel good?
  8. Is this the end?
  9. What is next?
  10. Are we successful?
Jennifer
And kindness really makes a difference.
  • Kevin
    It helps me keep a better perspective.
  • Jennifer
    Exactly, always look on the bright side!
  • Kevin
    I am glad we learned this together.
  • Jennifer
    Me too! It is been a great journey.