April 12th · Cultural Insight

Walk on Your Wild Side Day

The breakout from the ordinary. This day is a psychological challenge to do something completely out of character. This lesson explores why we are so terrified of looking silly and how our professional reputation has become a prison that prevents us from truly being alive.

SPEAKING LESSONB1 / B2Discussion · Vocabulary · Activities

01 / LET’S TALK

Speaking Discussion

When was the last time you did something that scared you? Why did you do it?
Is social judgement the most powerful invisible force in our lives?
Should we encourage children to be weird rather than obedient?
What is the one thing you would do if you knew for a fact that NOBODY would judge you?
Is having a reputation a cage or a safety net?

02 / PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Activity 1: The wild Planner

The Task: List 3 out of character actions you could take tomorrow (e.g., wearing a bright hat to a serious meeting). What is the fear and what is the reward for each?

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Is sanity just the ability to hide your wild side?

Key Vocabulary

Reputation (N) The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
Neuroplasticity (N) The ability of the brain to form and reorganise synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience or following injury.
Obedient (Adj) Complying or willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another's will.
Ordinary (Adj) With no special or distinctive features; normal.
Sanity (N) The ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; sound mental health.

Fluency Catalyst

Native Phrase: When discussing impact, use: "To break the mold."

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