EARLY ACCESS
B1
CLASS 02
Section 2
Glossary
Instructions
One word from each audio will be briefly explained below.
Try to understand their definitions, examples and, listen to the audios again if you didn't catch them the first time you did. Then, move on to Section 3
Audio 01
Burned out
Physically or mentally exhausted due to too much work or stress.
• Formality: Informal
• Synonym: Drained / Overwhelmed
I’ve been feeling burned out after weeks of overtime.
She took a break because she was totally burned out.
Audio 03
Unplug
To take a real break from work or digital devices.
• Formality: Common
• Synonym: Disconnect / Take a break
I need to unplug this weekend and just relax.
She unplugged for a few days and came back feeling refreshed.
Audio 02
Spacing Out
To lose focus or mentally drift away, often from tiredness or distraction.
• Formality: Informal
• Synonym: Zoning out / Daydreaming
He kept spacing out during the meeting.
Sorry, I spaced out—can you repeat that?
Audio 04
Bring up
To mention or start talking about a topic.
• Formality: Common
• Synonym: Mention / Raise
Let’s not bring up work during dinner.
She brought up something interesting in the meeting.
Section 3
Transcript
Instructions
We're nearing the end, this section is like the "answer sheet".
Read the text extracted from the audio.
Now's the time to see what you heard!
Try to understand as much as possible before going to the Walkthrough section.
Then, move on to Section 4.
"I’ve been feeling kinda burned out lately. Just… zero energy."
"I know. I just need a weekend to fully unplug, you know?"
"Yeah, I noticed. You’ve been spacing out a lot during our calls."
"Totally. Let’s try not to bring up any work stuff this time."
Section 4
Walkthrough
Instructions
In this video, the teacher covers every and each little detail you may have missed or may not know about the audios/transcript.
This video is rich in information so make sure to take notes of the new things you learn here.
Then, move on to Section 5 .
Section 5
Talking Point
Instructions
With a teacher, friend, or AI companion, practice talking, answering and discussing the following points listed below.
CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
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Have you ever felt completely burned out from work or school?
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What usually makes you space out during conversations?
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When was the last time you truly unplugged for a whole weekend?
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Do people often bring up work even when you're trying to relax?
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What helps you recharge when you’re mentally exhausted?