Learning Objectives
Apply listening behaviors to improve comprehension of spoken English
Summarize content of spoken English conversations and speeches
Stress is the body’s reaction to a challenge or demand. It is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. Stress can have adverse effects on both physical and mental health. However, stress can also have positive implications, such as increased motivation to complete a task or awareness of danger.
key vocabulary
Adverse Anxiety Challenge Exhaustion Implication
Motivation Positive Response Tension Trauma
video and audio content
Watch Emily and Amelia Nagoski have a conversation about the signs of stress and burnout.
Watch Sahaj Kaur Kohli and Chloe Shasha Brooks have a conversation about coping with the pressures of navigating different cultures.
Listen to Michelle Trudeau explain research on the connection between stress and sleep.
