72 Transcript and key teachers and students to identify with their school and to develop a certain pride in what’s happening. To tell the truth, being a student rep is a brilliant opportunity to learn how to work with other people to solve problems and to find solutions, to practise negotiating skills and to learn clever time management. And, of course, I love being with people and connecting with them. All these aspects will certainly come in very handy later on, when I have a job – you know what I mean? Erm, so, would I recommend being a student rep? Absolutely, it’s a great experience even if it isn’t always easy. 0: They act as mediators. 1: communication skills 2: It’s quite time-consuming. 3: It could/might be negative. 4: resource shortages, safety concerns 5: They can start/initiate projects. 6: They create team spirit. 7: It’s a great experience. Post-listening task: Discourse markers (Key) Well – OK – In the end – I’m afraid – First – Actually – I suppose – There’s no doubt – To tell the truth – And, of course – certainly – you know what I mean – Absolutely 7 Growing-up and personal identity Exploring vocabulary 1: Leaving home – A statement by a social worker (Key) Individual answers Exploring vocabulary 2: Leaving home – A statement by a social worker (1 and 2) (Transcript and key) a) 1. Young people growing up want to be more independent. 2. Young people who leave home have to learn to take care of themselves. 3. Leaving home is also quite challenging as teenagers often underestimate what they have to do on their own. 4. This change is often emotionally complex. 5. Young people are often affected by mood swings which can be difficult. 6. It’s a chance for them to learn how to cope with change and to become more resilient. 7. In such situations, seeking support from professionals like social workers can be helpful to ensure their well-being. 8. Social workers are here to offer support, understanding and resources for young people to help them come to terms with this important transition. b)–c) 1. more independent 2. take care of 3. on their own 4. complex 5. by mood swings 6. to cope with 7. their well-being 8. come to terms with Test practice: Leaving home – A statement by a social worker (Transcript and key) As a social worker, I understand that teenagers find it difficult to leave home. It is a significant life transition that can bring both excitement and challenges. This period is a critical step in their journey towards independence and adulthood. I know that when teenagers leave home it’s a big deal. It means they’re growing up and want to be more independent. First and foremost, leaving home signifies a growing desire for independence and selfdiscovery. It’s a time when teenagers start making choices for themselves and they begin to take on new responsibilities, to take care of themselves. This newly found autonomy can make them stronger and offer opportunities for personal growth. At the same time this step is also quite challenging. Teenagers often underestimate the things they have to do on their own without an adult who helps them along and who may serve as a safety net if something goes wrong. Leaving home can be exciting, but it can also be tough. Teenagers might feel happy about their new freedom, but they can also feel worried or sad about leaving their family and home behind. In addition, it’s essential to recognise that this change can also be emotionally complex and difficult. Teenagers may experience a range of feelings, from enthusiasm about the possibilities that lie ahead to anxiety and sadness about leaving the family home where there is always someone they can turn to if there is a problem. These emotions are entirely normal and part of the adjustment process but they are not always easy to handle. However, it is clear, and we know this from our experience, young people are often affected by 5 + 23 1 2 24 25 3 + 26 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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