Ten Lessons We Learn Too Late
Preview
What lessons have you learned so far in life?
Are there some things you wish you had learned sooner.
Watch the following video to find out what people wish they had learned sooner in life.
What are the ten things people often learn too late in life (according to the video)?
List them below.
| 1 | 5 | 8 | |
| 2 | 6 | 9 | |
| 3 | 7 | 10 | |
| 4 |
Do you agree with the speaker’s opinion on these things?
Why or why not?
Here are some vocabulary words and expressions from the video.
How many do you know already? Guess what they mean. Ask your tutor or partner to help you define them.
| Vocabulary | Words | Expressions | ||
| procrastinate(-ing) | innovative | spontaneity/ spontaneous | foster | take (something) for granted |
| inevitable | luxury(-ies) | destructive | mindless | come out on top |
| fulfill(ing) | lofty | athlete(s) | roadblock(s) | by the wayside |
| spark(s) | assume | freeway | pond | look(ing) back |
| shortcut(s) | persevere | routine(s) | complain(-ing) | let off steam |
| technique(s) | negativity | pile(s) | psychology | take the initiative |
| spill(-ing) | bury(-ing) | reckless | unique | work smarter not harder |
| revolve(d) | predictable | norm(s) | impulse(s) | weather the storm |
| passionate | vulnerable | struggle | stability | throw a wrench into |
| blend | mainstream | paycheck | niche | cut corners |
Tell a partner what you learned from the video. Use several of these words in your summary.