Listening 001 - Isolation
Challenging Speed and Understanding:
B2 Level:
Understand the main ideas and some supporting details in moderately complex spoken texts.
Follow conversations on familiar topics, provided the speech is clear and relatively slow.
Comprehend standard spoken English in common situations, such as work meetings or classroom discussions.
C1 Level:
Understand a wide range of spoken language, including extended speech and complex arguments.
Follow conversations among native speakers even when they speak at normal speed and use colloquial expressions.
Grasp implied meanings and infer information from context in various listening contexts.
What is Isolation?
Isolation refers to the state of being alone or separated from others, often by choice or circumstance. It can manifest in various forms, such as physical isolation, where a person is physically separated from others, or social isolation, where someone feels disconnected from their social network or community. Isolation can have both positive and negative effects on individuals, depending on the context and duration. It may lead to introspection and self-discovery, but prolonged isolation can also have detrimental effects on mental and emotional well-being, leading to feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety.
Vocabulary
Seclusion
Loneliness
Solitude
Alienation
Withdrawal
Segregation
Emotional detachment
Definitions
1. Being alone, often in a peaceful or reflective manner.
2. Retreating or pulling away from social interaction or engagement
3. The feeling of being estranged or disconnected from society or a social group.
4. The act of separating or isolating certain groups of people based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, or beliefs.
5. A state of being emotionally distant or disconnected from others.
6. The emotional state of feeling isolated or disconnected from others.
7. The act of isolating oneself from others, often voluntarily.
Listening: Can isolation be prescribed? - Prescription for Isolation Listening
What does "Touch grass" mean?
What is it to "ground yourself" in real life?
Why do you want to be able to "prescribe something"?
What is Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing?
What "shift" in understanding is needed for Social Prescribing?
Why is social prescribing beyond the realm of "traditional medicine"?
How are people "helped" with their challenges?
"It's important to ___________ from time to time, especially in today's digital age, to reconnect with nature and improve mental well-being."
a) touch grass
b) ground yourself
c) prescribe something
d) Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing"To alleviate stress and anxiety, many people find it helpful to practice mindfulness techniques and engage in activities that help them ___________ in the present moment."
a) touch grass
b) ground yourself
c) prescribe something
d) Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing"Doctors and healthcare professionals aim to ___________ tailored treatments to their patients, taking into account individual needs and circumstances."
a) touch grass
b) ground yourself
c) prescribe something
d) Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing"The ___________ advocates for the use of non-medical interventions to address health concerns, emphasizing the importance of social and lifestyle factors."
a) touch grass
b) ground yourself
c) prescribe something
d) Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing"A fundamental ___________ is needed to recognize the importance of addressing social determinants of health for holistic well-being."
a) touch grass
b) ground yourself
c) shift
d) Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing"Social prescribing acknowledges that health is influenced by various factors, making it necessary to go beyond the scope of ___________ treatments."
a) touch grass
b) ground yourself
c) traditional medicine
d) Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing"Through personalized interventions, individuals are ___________ with their challenges, addressing their specific needs and circumstances."
a) touch grass
b) ground yourself
c) helped
d) Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing
Answers:
a) touch grass
b) ground yourself
c) prescribe something
d) Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing
c) shift
c) traditional medicine
c) helped
Having a conversation with the vocabulary
Have you ever had to "touch grass"?
Have you ever met somebody neck deep in a comment section or internet topic?
Have you ever witness the effect of isolation, either first or second hand?
How can people connect bridges?
Is social isolation as bad as a health issue?
Have ever referred somebody to a doctor or counsellor?
What institutes are financially supported by the government or privately?
How would an elevator pitch for social prescribing could sound like?
What is an "in depth" conversation?
What is social prescription in a nutshell?
Extension - Homework.
How to break social isolation: Listen and then answer each question.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQjOlreeycg&ab_channel=CBSPittsburgh
What is the trap of social isolation?
What is the difference between isolation and loneliness?
How do negative thoughts go hand in hand with anxiety?
How do you bring up the conversation?
What are some practical ways to connect?