'Goblin mode' is no illusion, but a reality!!

 What is 'a goblin'?

This would be a possible definition: (in folklore and fantasy fiction) a mischievous, ugly creature resembling a dwarf.

 

What does 'goblin mode' mean? I'll give you some clues: it is related with people and what happened during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Well, watch this BBC Learning English episode (News Review), where they explain 'Goblin mode', which may become the word of the year. 

You'll see that this may be true and that our students may have become a kind of goblins!!!

 

 

Some activities for you to do: 

• Learn how to speak English naturally: How to show understanding  (BBC Learning English)
  

• A listening exercise for you to do:  Controlling the weather (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)   

• English in a Minute: How to use CERTAIN  (BBC Learning English)

• The English We Speak:  Eat your words!  (BBC Learning English)

 

Some articles for you to read about this 'Goblin mode':

• ‘Social recession’: how isolation can affect physical and mental health (The Guardian)

• Long-term social distancing may be traumatic. Here is what to expect and what to do (CNN Health)

• Coronavirus: The possible long-term mental health impacts (BBC News)

• ‘A sacrificed generation’: psychological scars of Covid on young may have lasting impact (The Guardian)

• Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children and Adolescents (National Center for Biotechnology information)

• Covid: The devastating toll of the pandemic on children (BBC News)
  

 

 

   

Here's my musical hint connected with the issue: Just an illusion by Imagination. Here's a version with the lyrics for you to sing along!!

 

 

And if you are a goblin and like living on your own, you'd better learn how to make a sandwich yourself:

 

 

Can you tell me how you make yourself your favourite sandwich (remember to use the PASSIVE VOICE if you are in 4º ESO) ?

"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"

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