My English Class #6: Boredom

Topic: “Boredom” (L'ennui)
B2

PART 1: Vocabulary
A. unstimulating – non stimulant
B. monotonous – monotone
C. lecture – conference, cours, lecture
D. covers – (discuss, include) traiter, englober
E. stay engaged – rester engagé
F. arise – (happen, occur) survenir
G. inactivity – inactivité
H. delayed flight – vol retardé

Guide Questions
1. What is boredom?
2. Talk about the speaker’s example.
3. When does boredom arise/happen?

 

PART 2: Vocabulary
A. catalyst – catalyseur
B. fill one’s time – occuper son temps
C. meaningful – significatif
D. reflect – réfléchir, penser
E. seek out – rechercher
F. exploration

Guide Questions
1. What did the speaker say about boredom?
2. Talk about the speaker’s example.
3. What are the other benefits of boredom?