Are younger generations truly weaker than older ones?
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
It’s your fault
To lack (something)/ A lack (of something)
To accuse someone (of (doing) something)
No matter how/ where/ what etc.
To sacrifice (something)/ (To make) sacrifices
To get on the property ladder
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What did Peter O’Connor say?
2. What did Kirstie Allsopp and Tim Gurner say?
3. According to the article, is it possible to measure the differences between the generations?
4. In the final section of the article, what is said about each generations’ actions and beliefs being shaped by their own unique problems and challenges?
5. ‘Younger generations are truly weaker than older ones’. Do you agree?
6. ‘Every generation complains about the younger generation.’ Do you agree?
7. ‘It’s young people’s own fault if they can’t afford to buy a home.’ Do you agree?
8. ‘In my native country, younger and older generations have fundamentally different beliefs and attitudes.’ Is this true for you?
9. ‘If I could travel back in time to any era, I would go back to the 60s.’ Is this true for you?
10. ‘Young people today have much better access to education than older generations did.’ Do you agree?
11. ‘Only young people care about the environment.’ Do you agree?
12. ‘Parenting styles have changed a lot over the years.’ Do you agree?
13. ‘In the past, products lasted longer than they do now.’ Do you agree?
14. ‘Parents are far too protective these days.’ Do you agree?
15. ‘Prior generations were taught to repress instead of express, but for newer generations it’s the other way around.’ Do you agree?