Lesson 1 · Longevity & Blue Zones

The Secrets of Longevity: Blue Zones

Why do people in certain corners of the world live well past 100 — and what can we learn from them?

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Warm-up

Think about these questions before we begin.

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Vocabulary

Study the words. Click the speaker icon to hear pronunciation.

II

Fill in the Blanks

Choose a word from the bank and click a blank to fill it. Click a filled blank to remove.

III

Transform the Sentences

Rewrite each sentence using the active vocabulary. Strike through words in the bank as you use them. Click “Check” for hints.

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Vocabulary in Use

Answer in English. Use the active vocabulary whenever possible.

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Before Watching

Answer these questions before watching the video.

V b

True or False?

Guess before watching. The answers are in the video.

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Watch the Video

Dan Buettner explores the world’s Blue Zones — places where people live actively and healthily to exceptional ages. Nine shared habits. One key insight.

youtube.com/watch?v=ff40YiMmVkU
VII

Do the Quiz

15 questions based on the video. Click an answer — it checks immediately.

VIII

After Watching — Discussion

12 questions about the video. Use the vocabulary from Tab I.

IX a

Do You Remember?

Try this a few days after completing the other exercises.

Click a card to reveal the translation and example

Match each definition to the right word.

Definitions
Vocabulary
Outstanding! Everything remembered.
IX b

Finish the Sentences

Complete each sentence in a logical and personal way.

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Keep growing your fluency and your thinking — word by word, thought by thought. Keep going!