Lockdown: Tips for parents coping with kids at home – 6 Minute English

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Surviving the Coronavirus Lockdown: Tips for Parents

In this 6 Minute English episode, Neil and Georgina discuss tips for parents on how to survive the coronavirus lockdown and keep children entertained and educated at home. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and teaching children coping skills during these challenging times.

Today’s movie

6 Minute English – Surviving the Coronavirus Lockdown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCzbEQlk3to

Listening Quiz

Let’s test your knowledge with a quiz question from the video:

Q1: Under normal circumstances, which country has the longest school summer holidays?

Q2: What is one of Elizabeth’s main ideas for parents?

Q3: What is the suggested way to let off steam when things get overwhelming?

Q4: What is one of the recommended activities for keeping kids entertained at home?

Q5: How can parents generate ideas for fun learning activities?

Vocabulary

Here are some key vocabulary words from the video:

Coping skills
Strategies or techniques used to handle stressful situations or emotions.
It’s important to teach children coping skills to help them manage challenges in life.

Unprecedented
Never done or known before; unparalleled.
The current global situation is unprecedented, requiring innovative solutions.

Brainstorming
A group problem-solving technique that involves generating creative ideas and solutions.
We spent the afternoon brainstorming new ways to improve our project.

Lockdown
A state of isolation or restricted access instituted as a security measure.
During the lockdown, people were required to stay at home to prevent the spread of the virus.

Pent-up
Held in or restrained; not released or expressed.
After a long week of work, she had a lot of pent-up frustration that needed to be released.


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