The people making a difference: the man who set up a mental health walking group for ‘blokes’
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 encourage (someone (to do something))
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What do you know about Scott’s life before September 2020?
2. What did Scott set up in September 2020, and how did it go at first?
3. How does the ‘Proper Blokes Club’ work, and what is its purpose?
4. What is Scott’s goal for the club, and how did the Guardian reward him for his good work in the community?
5. ‘Scott is doing really important work and it would be great if his movement kept growing.’ Do you agree?
6. ‘Real men don’t cry.’ Do you agree?
7. ‘Blokes need this type of club more than women do.’ Do you agree?
8. ‘I’m a good listener. People often come to me when they’re feeling down.’ Is this true for you?
Let’s talk about your emotions…
9. What’s the happiest you’ve ever felt?
10. What’s the most stressed you’ve ever been?
11. What’s the proudest you’ve ever been?
12. What’s the most embarrassed you’ve ever been?
13. What are you excited about now?
14. ‘I never find it difficult to control my temper.’ Is this true for you?
15. ‘Receiving criticism is very painful for me.’ Is this true for you?