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[D] Improvement Pill: Secret To Getting Better At Talking To People

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

handicapped

[ 'han-dee-kapt ]

adjective

- having an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do some things that other people do

The new ramp at the entrance makes it easier for handicapped individuals to access the building.

component

[ kuhm-'poh-nuhnt ]

noun

- a part that combines with other parts to form something bigger

Sugar is a key component in making cookies.

proximity

[ prok-'sim-i-tee ]

noun

- the state of being near in space or time

The grocery store is in close proximity to my house, so I walk there.

tonality

[ toh-'nal-i-tee ]

noun

- a particular musical scale or key

The teacher used a serious tonality when discussing the importance of homework.

barely

[ 'bair-lee ]

adverb

- by the smallest amount; only just

She barely made it to the bus stop before the bus arrived.

LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]

What is the video all about? Choose two statements that refer to the main ideas of the video.


1. Social skills are developed through practice and exposure to various social interactions

2. The main reason for lacking social skills is being born socially handicapped.

3. Humans are inherently social beings, capable of learning language through observation and interaction with others.

4. Texting and messaging are similar to face-to-face communication as they provide ample opportunities to observe components like body language.

LET'S TRY IT! - FIRST CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the first cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing words or phrases. Write or type down your answers while listening.

⏱ 00:17 - 01:03

  1. "We humans are very ."

  2. "He or she will learn to speak purely through ."

  3. "The baby is of learning your language by pure observation."

  4. "The human brain is actually extremely good at identifying patterns and rules when it comes to ."

  5. "So it's not that you were born ."

LET'S PRACTICE - SECOND CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the second cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing phrases.

⏱ 1:51 - 2:59

  1. "When you're texting, there are hundreds of little that are not there."

  2. " For example, things like their body language, facial expressions, , speed of talking, , eye contact, etc."

  3. "But all of these factors are completely missing when you text or message someone using your "

  4. "You're fluent in texting but you're real-life talking."

  5. "The secret to getting better at talking to people or learning any language is to simply get more practice to ."

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP

Direction: Answer the following questions based on the video and let's check your comprehension.

⏱ 00:17 - 02:58

  1. What is the primary way through which babies learn language according to the passage?

  2. What roles does modern technology plays in the development of social skills?

  3. According to the video, what are some components missing in texting compared to face-to-face communication?

  4. Why do individuals often feel nervous about meeting new people?

  5. What does the speaker suggest as a solution for improving social skills?