In praise of boredom: an interview with a psychologist
A psychologist explains what boredom is for, why we avoid it and how short spells of it may boost creativity.
C1Adults50 minInterview
About this lesson
A C1 reading lesson (interview). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- C1
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Interview
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 50 minutes
- Topic
- Mind & psychology
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Matching
- Key words
- signal, stimulation, participant, mild, daydream, reflection
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Understand a psychologist's argument and the research he uses to support it
- Distinguish between types of boredom and the speaker's attitude to each
- Reflect on and discuss your own habits with phones and free time