SEPTEMBER 2020 | CONVERSATION CLASS
GRAY GOLD: SILVER AND LONGEVITY ECONOMY with Mariana Casals
CONVERSATION CLASS Date and place: 03 September 2020 - 8 p.m. (BRT / UTC-3horas) Zoom (https://zoom.us/join) - link will be sent 1 day before the class
What to expect The main idea of a conversation lesson is to provide speaking opportunities so that you can feel more comfortable using the language. We'll be using breakout rooms so you can talk in small groups and we may create something together. Feedback will be provided at the end of the class, but the lesson revolves around the interaction and the use of English as an opportunity to socialize in English.
MARIANA CASALS 12+Â years of teaching experience, CELTA and CPE holder. Microsoft, Google and Apple Certified teacher, among others. Learn more about her here: site: http://www.marianacasals.com materials curation: https://wke.lt/w/s/vk_yfb
"I DON'T BELIEVE IN AGE. I BELIEVE IN ENERGY. DON'T LET AGE DICTATE WHAT YOU CAN AND CANNOT DO."
Tao Porchon-Lynch, 97-year old yoga teacher.
GRAY GOLD: SILVER AND LONGEVITY ECONOMY Gray money is gold Silver economy is the system of production,
Please watch and/or read the suggested
distribution and consumption of goods and
material below before class to better prepare
services
yourself for the conversation.
aimed
at
using
the
purchasing
potential of older and ageing people and satisfying their consumption, living and health needs.
Suggested materials: Videos: The Rise of the Silver Economy: Global Aging population creates business opportunities
Longevity economy relates to the strong trend of mature workforce, as we live longer and longer and we might need to not completely retire and still find different sources of income
Longevity: challenges and opportunities of living for more years The MIT AgeLab story: The longevity dividend The Hidden Value Of The Mature Worker | Money Mind | Silver Dollar The silver economy, a golden opportunity. Ageism in the workplace: What older workers can do to stay employed
Articles & other readings:
when we become older, as we may have four or
What is Silver Economy
five generations in a single workplace. All os us
The world is ageing. But our oldest workers could help keep the economy
The Longevity Economy: Gigantic And Getting Bigger
need to prepare for it, because we work in such
afloat.
organizations and we will get older if we are
1985
lucky enough.
America's Elderly Workforce Is Growing So Rapidly That It's Doubled Since
Bonus material: Tapping The Potential Of The Silver Spenders | The Next Wave | Full Episode
I'd like to invite you to discuss Aging 2.0 as it has been refered to in global markets. Bring your experiences, your expectations. Come with an
Why more seniors are delaying retirement to work longer Boynton Beach - Full Movie Aging 2.0 - The Longevity Economy Ageing in the Twenty-First Century - UNFPA and HelpAge International
open mind and please, no ageism. :)
WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS
WORDS TO KNOW Useful lexis for the class Giving and asking for opinions
Agreeing and disagreeing
I think… / I believe… / I feel…
So do I. / Me too.
In my opinion… / I would say…
Definitely. / I agree. / I couldn’t agree more.
I strongly believe… / I truly feel…
I’m not sure I agree with you on…
In my honest opinion…
I’m sorry but I don’t agree. / I’m afraid I disagree.
From my point of view… / From my perspective…
I see what you’re saying but…
In my view… / It seems to me that…
You have a point there but…
What do you think of…?
I understand where you’re coming from but…
What are your thoughts on…?
Is it ok if I jump in for a moment….
How do you feel about…?
Excuse me for a second, but….
What’s your opinion on…?
Sorry, but I’m not done yet….
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USING ZOOM what you need to know User experience is better if you download the
We will use breakout rooms to work together in
app either for the laptop or phone/tablet
small rooms and we use the chat for different
devices.
types of communication. Annotations may be useful but will not neccesarily be a part of the
Click on the links for Zoom tutorials:
class.
How to join a meeting? Using the chat
Please get acquainted with using breakout
Participating in breakout rooms
rooms and the chat. Any technical difficulties,
Using annotations on a shared screen
do get in touch.
Mariana Casals @teacher.casals teacher.casals@gmail.com http://www.marianacasals.com
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