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[TOPIC 1] Why is Health Important?
When we are talking of health, it is not just about a healthy body but also about sound mental health. Good health can be described as the condition where both our body as well as our mind are functioning properly. The main causes behind poor health conditions are diseases, improper diet, injury, mental stress, lack of hygiene, unhealthy lifestyle, etc. Over the past few years, our lifestyle has changed and we often tend to ignore the importance of healthy living in one way or the other.
Why is Health Important to Us?
There are several benefits of a healthy life. Your body becomes free from various forms of disorders and thus, you get a longer life. You can live a life without suffering from any aches, pain, or discomfort. In every sphere of your life, you will be able to perform to the best of your ability. Doing excellent work helps you to be a valuable member of a healthy society. In short, health and wellness brings about a drastic improvement in the overall quality of your life.
Why is Health Important in the Workplace?
As an employee, you should take good care of your health, both in the workplace as well as at home. This will make you feel more energetic and you will be able to carry out both simple as well as strenuous tasks without pushing yourself too hard. As your mind and body is free from work pressure and mental stress, you can handle the daily chores at workplace with a positive attitude. You feel motivated to finish off the task at hand and will be interested to work on more number of things. Your mind develops a natural tendency to focus upon the positives and is not bothered much about the negatives.
Good health has a positive effect on the productivity of the employees. Therefore, an organization should also give the prior importance to the health care of its employees through its policies. When the organization is showing interests in the well-being of its employees, they in turn will also feel more responsible and loyal towards the organization. It improves employee retention, reduces absenteeism and cuts down on company's health care costs.
<Questions>
1. Do you exercise? If so, what kind of exercise do you do?
2. What foods do you think are healthy?
3. Have you ever been to an acupuncturist? What do you think of acupuncture?
4. Have you ever donated blood?
5. How can you reduce stress in your life?
6. If you were President of Korea, what would you do to improve Koreans' health?
7. What do you think is the most serious health problem in Korea?
8. Would you consider donating your organs after your death?
[TOPIC 2] The Art of Learning a New Language
Learning a new language is not just about learning new words and pronunciations. It is also an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the culture that gradually created the language. Languages are not something that can be learned mechanically, as most of us do by cramming chemistry formulae. It requires a deeper understanding of each word and its root. Here is how you can master any new language.
Choose Your Language
There are plenty of reasons why we may choose to learn a new language. Some of the most prominent reasons are business/professional purposes, education, traveling, or just as a hobby. Avoid learning a language just to add an attractive element to your profile. Go on the Internet and watch some videos created in a particular language. Be sure that you are ready to get acquainted with your chosen language.
Avoid Literal Translations
Here is a common mistake that many of us make while learning a new language. We create sentences based on literal translation of sentences from our native language. Remember, each language has its own rules regarding sentence formation. Through a literal translation, you might get the correct translated words, but your sentence might not make much sense in the new language.
Start Talking
Once you are done with the basics, it's time to shift from books to actual conversation. It is best to leave behind all possible fears of ridicule and start using words that you have already learned. Speak slowly to ensure that you are forming the right sentence structure. Avoid creating complex verb forms and sentences. Keep away all fear of spontaneous conversation and ask your listeners to correct you.
Improve Vocabulary
Vocabulary cannot be enhanced overnight. You need to apply certain tricks to learn new words and remember old ones. You may start by creating word charts and paste them in a prominent place at home. Underline words that you have never come across and look up their meanings. Add these new words to your word charts.
Learning a language is not a piece of cake. It requires a lot of time, patience and determination. However, it is quite easy to forget what you learned, if there is a lack of practice for a significant period of time. It is, therefore, essential to stay in touch with the new language all the time by using the Internet, reading books or by writing to a pen friend.
<Questions>
1. Why are you studying English?
2. What would you do if you had to travel to a country where it's people don't know how to speak neither your language nor English?
3. Which do you think is the most difficult language?
4. How many languages do you speak?
5. Do you think foreign language study should start as early as possible, or is it okay to start later?
6. Do you think studying the grammar of a foreign language helps you to speak it?
7. What techniques do you use to remember vocabulary?
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