Experience: I am the dullest man in Britain
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.
To wonder how/ what/ when etc.
To ask someone (to do something)
To run a business/ charity/ organisation etc.
To approach (someone/ something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What do you know about Kevin’s upbringing, and what award did he win in 2018?
2. What was the moment that changed Kevin’s life?
3. What did Kevin do after this moment?
4. What does Kevin’s family think about his activities, and does Kevin accept that he is boring?
5. ‘Just like Kevin, my hobbies are pretty dull.’ Is this true for you?
6. ‘I do the same thing every weekend. My weekends are pretty dull.’ Is this true for you?
7. ‘My hometown is pretty dull. All of the young people are desperate to escape!’ Is this true for you?
8. ‘I have a claim to fame that’s even more interesting than Kevin’s!’ Is this true for you?
9. ‘These are the top 5 most boring hobbies: Sleeping, religion, watching TV, observing animals and maths.’ Do you agree?
10. ‘Data analysts have the most boring job in the world and performing artists have the most exciting job in the world.’ Do you agree?
11. ‘If you want to have a life that isn’t dull, you need money.’ Do you agree?
12. ‘I respect Kevin for ignoring the criticism of his family members. If you love doing something, you should do it regardless of what your family say.’ Do you agree?
13. ‘I find it difficult to understand Kevin and the British sense of humour.’ Is this true for you?
14. ‘I could never be friends with Kevin, he sounds far too dull.’ Do you agree?
15. ‘When I tell people what my job is, they don’t seem very interested.’ Is this true for you?