Decluttering the Marie Kondo Way

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

4.9 $

Oct. 31 Fri , 04:00 USA

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Description

In this intermediate-level conversation lesson, the students will discuss the Marie Kondo method of decluttering and reflect on their personal attachment to things. They will share their thoughts about the idea of keeping items that “spark joy” and whether it makes sense in their culture or lifestyle. The goal is to help learners express opinions, describe feelings of attachment, and use natural expressions for reflection and comparison while discussing everyday decisions about what to keep or discard.

Session Activities

Question 1: When was the last time you cleaned out your room or closet? How did it feel?

Question 2: Are you more of a minimalist or a sentimental collector?

Question 3: Do you think you own too many things or just enough?

Question 1: What is one item you can’t imagine throwing away? Why?

Question 2: Is it easy for you to get rid of things, or do you find it challenging? Why?

Question 3: Marie Kondo asks, “Does it spark joy?” — does this question make sense to you personally? Why or why not?

Question 4: When you declutter, how do you decide what to keep and what to throw away?

Question 5: Marie suggests saying “thank you” to items before letting them go. What do you think about this idea?

Question 6: Marie said, “Things are like people — some are meant to stay, some are meant to go.” Do you agree? Why?

Question 7: How do you think decluttering your space can affect your mental or emotional well-being?

Declutter

To remove unnecessary items from a space

Sentimental

Having emotional value or meaning.

Sort out

To organize or fix.

Hold on to

To keep something.

Clean slate

A fresh start Easier said than done - Harder to do than to talk about.