The benefits of doing nothing ⏲️ 6 Minute English
Video Overview & Insights
Some animals evolved to do nothing. And if it’s good enough for animals, would being lazy work for humans too? That’s what Beth and Neil talk about as they teach you some useful vocabulary.
i don't hear anything when the presneter speak and expert in insect
❓❓❓This week's question
What is the slowest moving animal on earth?
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a) the giant tortoise
b) the three-toed sloth
I love doing nothing. Keep calm. Deep Breath
c) the koala
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
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I use to activate alternatively French and English subtitles, but i can't with this video.....🤔
Vocabulary
✔️kick back
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stop doing things and relax completely
✔️industrious
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hard-working
✔️colony
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group of certain animals, birds or insects that live together
✔️productive
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able to produce a lot for the amount of resources used
✔️necessity is the mother of invention
Main ideas: People think we should always be busy, but this video shows that doing nothing is actually very important and brings us many benefits.
Key drivers: Firstly, individuals always get stressed and tired after hard-working every single day. Secondly, modern society prioritizes being productive, making us feel guilty when we rest.. Finally, the figure of patients who have depression are soaring among young generation.
My insights: "Boredom is the mother of invention". We should not be afraid of being bored. Instead of thinking that boredom is bad, we should see it as a chance to be creative. Moreover, we should take a rest and enjoy our life with families, traveling and doing our hobbies.
(idiom) meaning that if you really need to do something, you will think of a way of doing it
✔️switch off
stop worrying or thinking about something, and relax
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Main ideas:
The video talks about the benefits of resting and doing nothing.
It explains that modern life is stressful and people are often too busy.
Taking short breaks can improve mental health and concentration.
Key driver:
The creators made this video to teach English through a common life topic.
They also wanted people to understand the importance of relaxation and balance.
My insight:
After watching the video, I learned that resting is important for our health.
Doing nothing sometimes can help us feel less stressed and happier.
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More User Perspectives
Я пока ничего не понимаю.
Но надеюсь в скором времени я справлюсь с этой гранью.
I don't understand anything 😂😂 my English is very bad
@YafreisiGuerrero-g8y1) "Kicking back." --phrase
2) "Industrious ."
3)"Colony."
4)"Productive."
5)"Necessity is the mother of invention." --proverb
6)"Switch off."
Meanings:
1. (Stop doing things and relax completely)
2. (Hard-working)
3. (A group of certain animals)
4. (Able to produce a lot of the amount of resources they use)
5. (If you really need to do something you will think of a way of doing it)
6. (To stop worrying or thinking about something and relax)
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@Lus_BrastOk,I think my English hava a huge improved space after listened the video😂
@JerryTom-fg4wzI have never think about doing of nothing have benefits since that time😅
@IsmatillaDikanboyevI am listening this, but i only understand 30%, but a can read in English. Do Someone have this problem?
@kevinsevilla7865Unfortunately I can’t understand anything. I feel like a failure
@حسنهاشم-ج3يGreat
@Władysław-p4vI am from Afghanistan
I love your channel so much ❤
I just use your videos for my listening
This is the most favorite episode I've ever seen in a 6 minute English program.😂.
@maymyintzu7848Buenos días
Es que estoy acá para aprender inglés y estoy escuchando podcast para el listening
Alguien me podría hacer el favor de explicarme o darme sus mejores métodos después de escuchar un podcast y que hacer luego, para así adquirir el aprendizaje de este idioma
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@BIBLIÁSTICO-RobertPut transite to Arabic
@EbahhabibThanks for doing nothing ❤😂
@xahmadi4254영어 시험 보는데 중국어로 나오면 우짜겠노?
@kawaiiusagichanThank you bbc learning english ❤❤
@SonamSherpa-m7eCouch potato
@HuaweiGogleeMy English is so terrible 😂
@Menna-i2xMy ielts exam is on the way and i am kinda stressed even though all i need is 5.5 , wish me luck guys!
@AYMEN_KORDJANIAlguém do Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@BielcorreiaferreraGreat content i am listening very moch xd
@jesusdeheza4644I'm improving my english with thins channel!🎉
@ZidaneGayetaThis 6 minutes were harder for me then several hours of watching shorts. Thank you for explaining why I'm switching off sometimes.
@valeriamak4744This 6 minutes were harder for me then several hours of watching shorts. Thank you for explaining why I'm switching off sometimes.
@valeriamak4744it's a kind of comfort for me lol. nervous about and keeping doing nothing sometimes just make me overwhelmed.
@DeanRodrigoWhat’s level?
@tm._4-xsA lot of new words)))
@telektorhd883i understood everything in this video but why u can not speak like native speaker
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