In this 6 Minute English episode, Sam and Neil talk about jealousy, its impact on relationships, and how to deal with it. They explore the origins of the term ‘the green-eyed monster’ and discuss the difference between jealousy and envy. Stay tuned to learn some insightful vocabulary related to this topic!
Today’s movie
6 Minute English – Dealing with Jealousy and Envy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BIp53who2A
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge with a quiz related to the content of the video.
Q1: Where does the expression ‘the green-eyed monster’ come from?
Q2: What is the term used to describe a long-term romantic partner?
Q3: What does flirting mean?
Q4: What does envy signify?
Q5: What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focused on?
Vocabulary
Expand your vocabulary with key terms discussed in the video.
Tom has been with his significant other for over a decade.
She enjoys flirting with her partner to keep the relationship exciting.
His envy of her success led to strained relations between them.
She took a pill to relieve her headache.
CBT has been effective in helping individuals manage anxiety and depression.