Rebeca M

Modern Dilemmas: What would you do?

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

Apr. 01 Wed , 09:00 USA

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Description

In this session, we strip away the "obvious" answers. We look at scenarios where every choice has a consequence. The goal is to develop critical thinking and linguistic precision. Your students will learn that in the real world, being "fluent" means being able to navigate uncomfortable conversations with authority and clarity.

Session Activities

1: You receive an email from your boss intended for someone else, and it mentions that your favorite coworker might be fired. Do you tell your coworker, or do you delete the email and stay silent?

2: A friend starts a new business and asks you to write a 5-star review. You haven't tried the product yet, but you want them to succeed. Do you write the review or decline?

3: You use AI to complete a task in 10 minutes that usually takes 5 hours. Your client is thrilled and pays you the full 5-hour rate. Do you tell them you used AI, or do you keep the "efficiency" a secret?

1: You see a video of a local business owner having a bad day and yelling at a customer. The video is going viral and destroying his life. You know this man is usually very kind. Do you defend him online (risking your own reputation) or stay out of it?

2: A potential client has taken 3 hours of your time for "consultation" but hasn't paid or signed a contract. They suddenly message you with "one more quick question." Do you answer it to be helpful, or do you finally set a hard boundary?

3: An English student asks you, "Do I sound professional enough for this job?" The crude truth is: No, they don't. Do you give them the "comfortable" lie to keep them motivated, or the "crude" truth so they can actually improve?

4: You have a security camera (like a Wyze bulb) that captures your neighbor's teenager doing something minor but illegal (like spray painting). Do you show the footage to the parents, or do you mind your own business?

5: You find out a colleague with the exact same experience as you is making 20% more money because they negotiated better. Do you go to the boss and demand a raise based on this info, or do you wait for your next review?

Dilemma

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Precedent

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide for future circumstances.

Conflict of Interest

A situation in which a person's different interests or loyalties clash.

Accountability

The fact or condition of being required to justify actions or decisions.

Repercussion

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

Advocate

To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned