In this video, Rob and Neil discuss the importance of decluttering and share insights from decluttering experts. From the concept of ‘floordrobe’ to the psychology behind sentimental items, they explore the challenges and benefits of tidying up.
Today’s movie
VIDEO URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jgT2Wgsox8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jgT2Wgsox8
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge about the history of vacuum cleaners with a quick quiz.
Q1: When were the first mechanical floor cleaners, which later became vacuum cleaners, invented?
Q2: What is the first category that Marie Kondo recommends people start decluttering with?
Q3: What term is used to describe the sentimental items that are difficult to get rid of?
Q4: What behavioral shift does Lesley Spellman attribute the need for decluttering to?
Q5: What pastime does ‘decluttering’ refer to?
Vocabulary
Enhance your vocabulary with terms related to decluttering and tidiness.
Neil humorously admits to having a ‘floordrobe’ due to his messy clothing storage.
Rob and Neil discuss the challenges of dealing with clutter in their living spaces.
Many people engage in decluttering activities to create a more organized living environment.
Lesley Spellman discusses the societal shift towards decluttering and minimalism.
Neil struggles to declutter sentimental things like old photographs due to their sentimental value.