Talk 4 Impact First Conference 15 October 2025 13:00 GMT

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Public Holiday Work

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

In this lesson, you will explore whether shops should open on public holidays. You will learn useful vocabulary, read about arguments for and against opening shops, and discuss your own opinions. By the end, you will be able to participate in a debate and explain your point of view clearly.

Questions list

1. What do you usually do on public holidays?

2. Do you think most people shop or rest on these days?

3. If everything was closed on a holiday, how would you feel?

1. Should some shops (like supermarkets or pharmacies) be treated differently from others (like clothing stores)?

2. Do you think workers should have the right to refuse working on public holidays?

3. Is family time or consumer convenience more important?

4. Do you think higher wages (overtime pay) make it fair for staff to work on holidays?

5. In your opinion, what is the main purpose of a public holiday?

6. Do you think online shopping has changed the debate about opening shops on holidays?

7. Should small, family-owned shops have different rules from big chain stores?

1. Has your opinion changed during the lesson?

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

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Session Details

Sep. 25 Thu , 13:00

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Public Holiday Work

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

Questions list

1. What do you usually do on public holidays?

2. Do you think most people shop or rest on these days?

3. If everything was closed on a holiday, how would you feel?

1. Should some shops (like supermarkets or pharmacies) be treated differently from others (like clothing stores)?

2. Do you think workers should have the right to refuse working on public holidays?

3. Is family time or consumer convenience more important?

4. Do you think higher wages (overtime pay) make it fair for staff to work on holidays?

5. In your opinion, what is the main purpose of a public holiday?

6. Do you think online shopping has changed the debate about opening shops on holidays?

7. Should small, family-owned shops have different rules from big chain stores?

1. Has your opinion changed during the lesson?

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

Rules

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Public Holiday Work

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

Questions list

1. What do you usually do on public holidays?

2. Do you think most people shop or rest on these days?

3. If everything was closed on a holiday, how would you feel?

1. Should some shops (like supermarkets or pharmacies) be treated differently from others (like clothing stores)?

2. Do you think workers should have the right to refuse working on public holidays?

3. Is family time or consumer convenience more important?

4. Do you think higher wages (overtime pay) make it fair for staff to work on holidays?

5. In your opinion, what is the main purpose of a public holiday?

6. Do you think online shopping has changed the debate about opening shops on holidays?

7. Should small, family-owned shops have different rules from big chain stores?

1. Has your opinion changed during the lesson?

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

Rules

Session Details

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