- To discuss bucket lists and life accomplishments
- To develop speaking and listening skills
- To learn and use new vocabulary relating to the topic
A bucket list is like a wish list of things you'd like to do. In this video, you will learn about a fascinating story of a 27-year-old who has visited all 193 countries in the world.
Whether it is eating bugs in Uganda, partying in Gambia, playing cricket in Pakistan, or being force-fed nuts in Syria, this man has truly had many eye-opening experiences around the world. What’s on your bucket list?
Vocabulary and Pronunciation
bucket list [noun]: a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime
envious : very jealous
willing : ready to do something
eye-opening: shocking, surprising, or enlightening
diversity [noun]: the state of having many different types of things or people; variety
bug [noun]: insect
host [verb]: to have guests stay in your home
randomly [adverb]: without order or pattern
appreciate [verb]: to understand how good someone or something is
bump into [phrasal verb]: to meet by chance
jot down [phrasal verb]: to write down
first-hand [adjective]: coming from the original source or personal experience
- Is there anything related to sports on your bucket list? Would you like to run a marathon? Slam dunk a basketball?
- Do you have any goals that are related to health or diet? Are you working towards those goals now?
- Have you had a lot of experiences in your life? Or do you feel like there are many more things that you want and need to do before you die?
- Which country, city, or town have you always wanted to travel to? Why do you want to visit that place?
- Some people dream of flying a plane or playing a musical instrument. Is there something that you would like to learn to do before you die? What is it?
- What do you hope to achieve in business or in your work? Are your goals realistic?
- Is there a person that you would like to reconnect with from your past? Who is that person, and why are they meaningful to you?
- Is there something that you would like to do for other people before your time is up? How would you serve others?
- Is there a book, movie, or artwork that you have always wanted to read or see?
- If you could know the exact cause and time of your death, would you want to know?
- Are there any iconic locations, such as the Taj Mahal or the Statue of Liberty, that you would love to see before you die?
- Is there a food that you have always wanted to try? What is it? Will you get the chance to eat it?
- A bucket list item for some people is to have a great romance. Have you had enough romance in your life?
- Is there a fear that you want to overcome before you die? What would you like to do that usually you are too afraid to do?
- We see a lot of the world in movies and on television. Is there something that you would like to see with your own eyes?
- Are there any festivals you want to go to? Where are they and what are they about?
- Is there anything you would like to make, build or create by yourself?
- What animal would you like to meet or touch in the wild?