What makes you happy?

What makes you happy?

We asked people of all ages what’s brought the most joy into their life? From 5-year-olds to 75-year-olds, take a look at what people of every consecutive age have to say.

Oh I can’t stop thinking about pancakes

Oh I can’t stop thinking about pancakes

  • sharing things with friends makes you closer friends
  • a very special day called pancake day
  • oh that sounds wonderful
  • you put lemon on them or raspberries or even marmalade
  • I I’m afraid there is some bad news
  • I do hope you’re okay
  • how hard can it be to make pancakes
  • I decided to plan a surprise pancake day for everyone
  • pancakes covered in yummy things
  • oh great idea darling
  • what topping have you chosen
  • I’m dreadfully sorry mrs bird
  • the secret ingredient
  • let’s hope this works
  • oh I can’t stop thinking about pancakes
  • however did you manage it
  • I didn’t do it on my own
  • Mrs bird very kindly told me the secret ingredient
  • truth be told
  • the more you share with them the greater friends you become
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What’s the secret to happiness?

What’s the secret to happiness?

Norwegians are on average the happiest people in the world. What‘s their secret? It has to do with a high living standard, a life close to nature and a generally constructive attitude.

Vocabulary chunks to learn from video :

  • The happiest people on earth
  • The Norwegians
  • Fresh seafood
  • Breathtaking scenery
  • Long dark winters
  • Dampen their spirits
  • The nature and the people
  • A psychologist
  • The top of the international ranking
  • It has a lot of benefits
  • People trust each other more
  • Its a very important factor
  • It can serve as an example
  • The educational system is excellent
  • Unemployment and poverty are low
  • A positive attitude
  • In their overall contentment
  • Activities they look forward to
  • The dark period
  • A national sport
  • Six months of the year
  • They are part of life
  • They love to go hiking with family and friends
  • Build a fire in the open
  • You can trespass other people’s property
  • No matter what the weather
  • Open air day care centre
  • The key to happiness
  • Norwegians closeness to nature
  • Share the housework
  • An extra effort
  • A cosy home and candles
  • Governments can do much to enhance the people’s happiness
  • More attention to what really matters
  • What is important for me
  • The road to success
  • To sit in the sunshine
  • To experience these happy moments

You don’t need eyes to see beauty

You don’t need eyes to see beauty

 

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Vocabulary chunks to learn after watching the video :

• I would lose all my sight
• It hit me like a hammer
• That would mimic how sighted people see
• The world I envision
• Built from all the other senses
• This car is very sculptural
• The lines are quite exquisite
• They reappear and disappear
• You don’t need eyes to see beauty
• Beauty in every sense