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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Stress is common around the world.
- Time outside helps people relax and sleep better.
- Some people cannot go outside near their home.
- Nature videos can help them feel calm and safe.
- People first watched a short stress video in the study.
- Then they watched nature or city videos for ten minutes.
- Those who saw nature scenes felt more positive afterward.
- The forest video calmed people faster than the stream video.
- Videos can be used in classrooms and waiting rooms.
Difficult words
- stress — a strong feeling of worry or pressure
- relax — become less tense and more calm
- nature — all plants, animals, and outdoor places
- calm — quiet and not worried or angry
- positive — feeling good or hopeful about something
- waiting room — a room where people wait before an appointmentwaiting rooms
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Discussion questions
- Do you like to spend time outside?
- Have you watched a nature video before?
- Would a short video help you feel calm?
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