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Session 2
Research claims that using money to get chores done makes you happier. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
Activity 1
News Review
Money can buy happiness
Money which is used to free up your time makes you happier than money which is spent on material things, such as shoes, Canadian scientists have reported.
Language challenge
Scientists have discovered that the old adage that money can’t buy you happiness may be incorrect. Which of these is NOT a synonym for adage?
a) proverb
b) catchphrase
c) saying
Vidiyoo daawwadhuuti shaakala kana xumuri
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The story
The old adage that money can’t buy you happiness has been put to the test by scientists in Canada.
They discovered that when you use money to free up time, by paying somebody to do your chores for example, you’re more likely to feel happy than if you spend it on material goods.
Key words and phrases
chores
boring but necessary tasks
underrated
not given the high level of approval it deserves
outsourcing
paying someone else to do your tasks for you
To do
Try our quiz to see how well you've learned today's language.
News Review quiz
3 Questions
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Gargaarsa
Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
karaarra buusu
not given the high level of approval it deservesQuestion 1 of 3
Gargaarsa
Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
karaarra buusu
pay someone else to do your tasks for youQuestion 2 of 3
Gargaarsa
Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
karaarra buusu
boring but necessary tasksQuestion 3 of 3
Excellent! Great job! Carraa badaa! Qabxii argatte:
Downloads
You can download the audio and PDF document for this episode here.
Language challenge - answer
b) catchphrase
End of Session 2
Join us in Session 3 for Pronunciation in the News - our video which teaches you pronunciation using the latest BBC World News bulletins.
Session Vocabulary
chores
boring but necessary tasksunderrated
not given the high level of approval it deservesoutsourcing
paying someone else to do your tasks for you