Lesson 7: Body image

Topic of the week: Body positive movement

Wednesday

Let's watch a Ted-talk speech on body positivity and check out some vocabulary.

Time code 00: 15

• Eating disorder - it's an abnormal eating habit that negatively affect a person's physical or mental health.

Time code 1:20

• Little tummy - stomach or belly
• Stretch marks - a form of scarring on the skin

Time code 1:45

• Body image - mental image of one’s own body

Time code 2:19

• Six pack abs - muscles on your belly
• Bulging muscles - curvy muscles

Comprehension task

1. Why is the speaker presenting all the stats in the beginning of her speech?
2. What does she mean by saying "I've got a little tummy, I've got stretch marks"?
3. What is the purpose of her speech? What is her message?

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