Bare Minimum Energy

Conversation - A1-A2 | Beginner Level

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Jan. 30 Fri , 08:00 USA

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Description

In this beginner-level lesson, the students will explore the idea of doing the bare minimum and how it impacts work, relationships, and personal life. They will learn simple vocabulary and expressions related to effort, energy, and responsibility. Through guided discussion questions, students will reflect on their own behaviors and opinions. The goal is to help students express basic thoughts clearly and become more aware of where effort matters most in their lives.

Session Activities

Question 1: Is it okay to do only what is required sometimes?

Question 2: What makes you lose motivation quickly?

Question 3: What gives you energy when you feel tired or lazy?

Question 1: What does “doing the bare minimum” mean to you?

Question 2: Do you think you sometimes do the bare minimum in your life?

Question 3: Which part of your life right now are you just getting by with bare minimum energy?

Question 4: Is it important to save energy in some parts of life? Which parts?

Question 5: Which part of your life do you not want bare minimum effort? Why?

Question 6: As a manager, if you notice an employee doing the bare minimum, what would you do?

Question 7: If a friend treats you with only the bare minimum effort, how would you feel?

Question 8: If a romantic partner gives you bare minimum effort, how would you talk about it?

Question 9: If you realize you are doing the bare minimum, would you try to change it?

Question 10: In general, do you think doing the bare minimum is really a bad thing?

bare minimum

the least amount needed

do just enough

to meet the basic requirement

go the extra mile

to do more than what is expected

half-hearted effort

effort without real interest or care

get by

to manage with what you have

Half-baked

not fully thought out or finished