WARM-UP

Answer quickly. No right or wrong answers.
Do you like having plants at home?
Do you spend a lot of time indoors?
Do you think nature affects your mood?

VOCABULARY

greenery – plants and green leaves
Example: My room has a lot of greenery.

creativity – the ability to make new ideas
Example: Music helps my creativity.

productive – doing a lot of work
Example: I feel productive in the morning.

practical – useful and easy to use
Example: This idea is simple and practical.

purifier – a machine that cleans air
Example: We use an air purifier at home.

spike – a sharp point
Example: The plant has small spikes.

READING

Introduction
“Many people spend most of their time indoors. This text explains how houseplants can improve well-being. Read and focus on the main ideas.”
(Read at your level. Do not translate every word.)

Article (All Levels)
Many people stay inside most of the day.
Adding greenery at home can make people feel happier.
Plants can improve mood and increase creativity.
They can also help people feel more productive.

Developed Article (B1–C2)
Indoor greenery can positively affect mental and physical well-being. Studies show that taking care of plants can reduce stress and improve focus and creativity.
People often feel more productive when working in spaces with plants.
Although some believe plants clean the air, this is not always practical, and using a purifier may be more effective.
Interestingly, plants with soft shapes may feel more calming than those with sharp spikes.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

(Answer based on your level.)

A1–A2

1. What does greenery mean?

2. Do plants help people feel more productive?

3. Is using plants as air cleaners always practical?

B1–B2

1. How does greenery affect mood?

2. Why do plants increase creativity?

3. What is a more practical way to clean air?

C1–C2

1. How does indoor greenery influence well-being and productivity?

2. Why might using plants as air cleaners not be practical?

3. How do plant shapes, such as spikes, affect human perception?

SPEAKING

(Choose a question level.)

A1–A2 — Foundation
Tip: Use sentence starters for all personal questions. It encourages structured, fluent speech.
(Answer + 1 reason)

“I think ___ because ___.”
“I feel ___ when ___.”
“I like ___ because ___.”
“This helps because ___.”

Personal Questions:

1. Do you like having greenery at home? Why?

2. Do plants make you feel happy?

3. Do you feel more productive at home or outside?

4. Do you think plants improve creativity?

5. Do you use an air purifier?

6. Do you prefer real plants or fake plants?

7. Do you enjoy spending time in nature?

8. Do you have any plants at home?

9. Do you like gardens or parks?

10. Do you think plants are easy to care for?

11. Do you like plants with spikes?

12. Do you feel relaxed around plants?

13. Do you think plants are important?

14. Do you open windows or use a purifier?

15. Do you want more greenery in your life?

B1–B2 — Expansion
Tip: Use sentence starters for all personal questions. It encourages structured, fluent speech.
(Answer + reason + 2 details)

“I feel ___ because ___; for example, ___ and ___.”
“One benefit is ___, which improves ___ and ___.”
“I think ___ because ___; in particular, ___ and ___.”
“This is practical because ___ and ___.”

Personal Questions:

1. Why does greenery improve mood?

2. How do plants increase creativity?

3. Do you feel more productive with plants around?

4. Is using plants as air cleaners practical?

5. What role does an air purifier play at home?

6. How often do you spend time in nature?

7. What kind of plants do you prefer?

8. How do plants affect stress levels?

9. Do workplaces benefit from greenery?

10. How do you take care of plants?

11. Do plant shapes like spikes affect your choice?

12. What are the benefits of indoor plants?

13. How can cities increase greenery?

14. Do you think plants improve learning?

15. What advice would you give someone new to plants?

C1–C2 — Depth & Reflection
Tip: Use sentence starters for all personal questions. It encourages structured, fluent speech.
(Reason + multiple details + consequence or reflection)

“I think ___ because ___; for instance, ___, ___, and ___; as a result, ___.”
“One significant factor is ___, which influences ___ and ___; however, ___.”
“I believe ___ because ___, including ___ and ___; this leads to ___.”
“This is practical because ___, ___, and ___; ultimately, ___.”

Personal Questions:

1. How does greenery influence psychological well-being?

2. Why does exposure to nature improve creativity and focus?

3. How can plants increase productivity in workplaces?

4. Why might using plants instead of a purifier be less practical?

5. How does modern life reduce contact with nature?

6. What are the long-term benefits of indoor plants?

7. How can urban planning increase greenery effectively?

8. Do plant aesthetics, such as spikes, affect emotional responses?

9. How does nature impact mental health?

10. Should workplaces invest in natural environments? Why?

11. How can individuals reconnect with nature in cities?

12. What cultural differences exist in attitudes toward plants?

13. How can technology support indoor plant care?

14. What role does environment play in human happiness?

15. Do you think people need more nature in modern life? Why?