Poziom: B1+/B2
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Pełna lekcja Let’s Talk: Help – w sklepie
Quote to Spark Discussion
- Do you agree with Anne Frank that no one has ever become poor by giving?
- Can you think of situations where giving too much might be a problem?
- Is generosity always a good thing?
General Questions About Helping Others
- When was the last time you helped someone? What did you do?
- Do you find it easy or difficult to ask for help? Why?
- What are some small ways people can help others in daily life?
- Do you prefer helping a stranger or someone you know? Why?
- What motivates people to help others?
Charity and Volunteering
- Have you ever donated money or volunteered for a cause? What was it?
- Would you rather give money or your time to help others? Why?
- What types of charities do you trust the most (e.g. animal shelters, children’s organisations)?
- Should students be encouraged to do volunteer work? Why or why not?
- What are some popular charity events in your country?
Helping Locally vs. Globally
- Is it more important to help people in your own country or in poorer countries? Why?
- How can we know which charity organisations are really effective?
- Do you think celebrities help causes because they care or for publicity?
- Should wealthier countries do more to help refugees or developing nations?
- Can social media campaigns like fundraising challenges make a real difference?
Controversial Questions
- Should people be forced (e.g. by school or work) to do charity work?
- Is giving money to homeless people helpful or harmful in the long term?
- Should rich people be required to donate a portion of their income to charity?
- Do charities sometimes do more harm than good by creating dependency?
- Is it fair to judge people who don’t donate or volunteer?
Mental Health and Helping Others
- What does 'mental health’ mean to you?
- How can friends or family support someone who is going through a hard time mentally?
- What are some signs that a person might need help with their mental health?
- Is talking to a psychologist or therapist common in your culture? Why or why not?
- What can schools or workplaces do to support mental well-being?
Mental Strength and Resilience
- What does it mean to be 'mentally strong’?
- Do you think mental strength can be learned, or is it something we are born with?
- Can difficult life experiences make a person stronger? In what ways?
- How do you personally handle stress or emotional challenges?
- Do you think people today are more fragile than in the past? Why or why not?
Controversial & Debate-Oriented Questions
- Do some people use 'mental health’ as an excuse to avoid responsibility?
- Is being mentally strong a choice, or is it something outside of our control?
- Can too much support and empathy make people dependent or less resilient?
- Should people be expected to 'tough it out’ sometimes, or is that a harmful idea?
Moral & Reflective Questions
- If a friend told you they were feeling hopeless or deeply sad, what would you say or do?
- Do you think society still judges people with mental illnesses? In what ways?
- What do you think is harder: asking for help or helping someone who doesn’t want it?
- Can social media be a source of support for mental health, or does it do more harm?
Quote to Spark Deeper Thought
- Do you agree that sometimes asking for help is the bravest move you can make?
- Why do many people find it difficult to ask for help?
- Does society reward independence more than vulnerability?