B2, EOI CARTAGENA

Isabel Bastida & Ana Mena

AGE AND LIFE STAGES

What’s the difference?

1. A preemie / a newborn / an infant or baby/ a toddler

2. A tween boy / a teenager / an adolescent

3. A young adult / a twentysomething

4. A middle-aged / a senior citizen / an elderly person

5. She’s in her early ( or mid) forties / She is on the wrong side of 40.

6. He’s recently came of age / He’s getting on for 70 / He’s just turned 20.

How old is a person when ….? They are having a midlife crisis They are coming up to retirement They are “millennials” They are getting on in years They are over the hill

How would you describe the following life stages? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each stage, the main concerns of people at that age and what people normally hope to achieve at that age.

From birth to 3 years of age.From 4 to 12 years of age.From 13 to 20 years of age.From 21 to 40 years of age.From 40 to 65 years of age.From 66 onwards.

Stages of LifeInfancy Childhood Adolescence Early Adulthood Late adulthood

From birth ~ 3 years 4 ~ 12 years 13 ~ 21 years 21 ~ 40 years 40 -65 years  Birth – the event where the baby arrives from the mother’s body

Depends on other people,The brain is developing And learns motor skills.

New to life

Baby – a newly born human Infant – a very young child. (usually 0-18 months) Crawl – moving on your hands and feet (not standing) Toddler – a young child beginning to walk  

 A child learns to play and socialize, masters motor skills and speaking.

Pre-K – a beginner school for young children unready for formal school Kindergarten – The first grade of school for children Elementary School – The beginner levels of school (grades 1-5) Middle School – The intermediate levels of school (grades 6-8)

Pre-teen – before becoming a teenager (approx. ages 11 & 12)

Introduced to organized activities.  Slumber party – an invitation for friends to spend the night at your house

 Growth spurts start to occur and puberty brings hormonal changes.

Strong emotions and behavioral risks.

Teenager – ages 13-18 High School - The advanced levels of school (grades 9-12) Legal Adult – 18 years of age College – The post high school levels of education including Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.Ds Graduation –Successfully completing a final level of High School or College Job Hunting – The process of searching and applying for jobs  Single – Not married Dating – In a romantic relationship with someone

 Engagement – the time of preparing to be married Marriage – A life-committed relationship with another person that starts with a wedding Raise (Children) – To be responsible for and help children in their growth Divorce – legal separation from a marriage partner House hunting – the process of searching for a house to buy Invest – to place money in stocks, retirement accounts, and other options with the hopes of growing the money 

 First signs of aging

Children leave the nest (empty nest syndrome)

Career is at its peak

Old Age + 65 years

Retirement – officially stopping employment for the rest of your life

Health care benefits or pensions Estate planning – making legal plans to handle your finances after your death Grandchildren – Your children’s children Health problems may occur and medication may be needed.

May depend on others for help.  

Discuss in pairsWhat stage are you in at that moment?What do you like / dislike about it?What stage are you most looking forward to?

Why?What stage have you enjoyed the most so far?

Why?What age do you think is the best one?

Put these life events in the order they most usually occur.

-Which events are emotionally draining/ financially draining/ significant/ stressful/ joyous?

Look at the groups of words. What life stage do they represent?

Reception / toast / vows/ gown / groom / honeymoonSign the deed / house keys / apply for a loan / mortgageCoffin / respects / grave / condolences / mournersBreak one’s waters / hospital / incubator / midwife / breastfeedingProfessor / speech / degree / party / gown / graduation hat

EngagementFuneralRetirementBirthWeddingGetting a jobStarting a familyComing of ageLeaving homeNaming ceremonyBuying or renting a flat/ houseLearning to drive

YOUR TURN

•What major event the photo shows?

•How are people feeling?

•Do you have any memories about this moment in your life?

YOUR TURN

•What major event the photo shows?

•How are people feeling?

•Do you have any memories about this moment in your life?

YOUR TURN

•What major event the photo shows?

•How are people feeling?

•Do you have any memories about this moment in your life?

YOUR TURN

•What major event the photo shows?

•How are people feeling?

•Do you have any memories about this moment in your life?

YOUR TURN

•What major event the photo shows?

•How are people feeling?

•Do you have any memories about this moment in your life?

YOUR TURN

•What major event the photo shows?

•How are people feeling?

•Do you have any memories about this moment in your life?

YOUR TURN

•What major event the photo shows?

•How are people feeling?

•Do you have any memories about this moment in your life?

Idioms and phrases 1. She's a bit long in the tooth for a cabaret dancer, isn't she?

2. If you lead a healthy life you'll live to a ripe old age." said the doctor.

3. I found the phone in the cupboard. I must have had a senior moment!

4. I hardly recognized Mr. Brown. His illness has put years on him.

5. Although he is over 80, he still feels young at heart.

6. Hi Jane! It's been a dog's age since we last met.

7. Stop being childish and act your age.

a) To be mature and not childish.

b) A long period of time.

c) Very old age.

d) To have a youthful spirit in spite of being old.

e) Look or feel much older

f) A bit too old to do something

g) A momentary lapse of memory, especially in older people, or an absent-minded action (humorous)