Lesson 4: Your Senses Part 3

WARM UP

Think about experiences that make life exciting or meaningful.

• When do you feel a sense of achievement?
• Do you have a sense of adventure?
• How important is a sense of humour in friendships?
• Do you have a good sense of direction?
• When do you feel a sense of freedom?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – EXPERIENCE & FEELINGS

• feel a sense of achievement – feel proud because you have achieved something
Example: I feel a sense of achievement when I finish something difficult.

• have a sense of adventure – enjoy exciting or unusual experiences
Example: She has a strong sense of adventure and loves travelling alone.

• have a sense of direction – be good at knowing where you are and where to go
Example: I don't have a good sense of direction, so I often get lost.

• have a sense of fun – enjoy having fun and making situations enjoyable
Example: He has a great sense of fun and makes everyone laugh.

• have a sense of freedom – feel free and independent
Example: Travelling alone gives me a sense of freedom.

• have a sense of humour – be able to recognise and enjoy things that are funny
Example: You need a good sense of humour to work with children.

• have a sense of rhythm – be able to recognise and follow a beat or rhythm
Example: She has an excellent sense of rhythm and loves dancing.

Say each expression out loud.

GRAMMAR – PHRASAL VERBS

• add to – increase something or make it greater
Example: The music added to the atmosphere.

• get something across – communicate an idea successfully
Example: The speaker used a story to get his message across.

• give something away – reveal information or give something for free
Example: Her expression gave away how she really felt.

• give something up – stop doing something
Example: He gave up smoking last year.

• miss out on something – fail to experience something enjoyable or useful
Example: I don't want to miss out on the opportunity.

• put someone off doing something – make someone less interested in doing something
Example: The bad weather put me off going outside.

• take off – leave the ground; become successful quickly; remove clothing
Example: The plane took off at six.
Example: Her new business took off quickly.

• try something out – test something to see if it works or you like it
Example: I'd like to try out the new equipment.

DIALOGUE – TRYING SOMETHING NEW

Anna: Have you ever wanted to learn something completely different?

Mark: Yes. I have a sense of adventure, so I love trying new things.

Anna: I'm thinking about trying dance classes.

Mark: You should try them out!

Anna: I'm worried I'll be terrible.

Mark: Don't let that put you off doing something you might enjoy.

Anna: True. I don't want to miss out on the experience.

Mark: Exactly. You might even feel a sense of achievement when you improve.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

Trying new experiences can give people a sense of freedom and a sense of adventure. When we step outside our comfort zone, we sometimes discover abilities we did not know we had. Learning something new can also add to our confidence and give us a sense of achievement.

However, fear can sometimes put us off doing things we really want to try. We might worry about making mistakes or looking foolish. Having a sense of humour can help because it allows us to laugh at ourselves. People with a sense of fun are often more willing to experiment and try things out.

The important thing is not to miss out on opportunities simply because something feels difficult at first.

Read the article twice.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Experiences and feelings

• feel a sense of achievement
• have a sense of adventure
• have a sense of direction
• have a sense of fun
• have a sense of freedom
• have a sense of humour
• have a sense of rhythm

Phrasal verbs

• add to something
• get something across
• give something away
• give something up
• miss out on something
• put someone off doing something
• take off
• try something out

Full sentence model

• Having a sense of adventure encourages me to try things out instead of missing out on new experiences.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• When do you feel a sense of achievement?
• Do you have a sense of adventure, or do you prefer familiar experiences?
• How good is your sense of direction?
• Who do you know who has a great sense of fun?
• When do you experience the strongest sense of freedom?
• Who has the best sense of humour you know?
• Do you have a sense of rhythm?
• What activity would you like to try out?
• Has anything ever put you off doing something you wanted to do?
• What is something you would hate to miss out on?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 10 sentences:

• 4 using the expressions about experience and feelings
• 6 using the phrasal verbs

Use at least 10 expressions from the lesson.