FF02: Could Your Language Affect Your Ability to Save Money? – Keith Chen

💰 How Language Shapes Your Future
Ever wondered if the way you speak affects how you think? This TED Talk explores how different languages influence financial habits. In this session, you’ll expand your vocabulary related to money, discuss how language impacts decision-making, and practice expressing opinions on economic behavior in English.

By the end of this session, you will have:
✅ Engaged in discussions about how language influences thought and behavior, particularly in financial decision-making.
✅ Expanded your vocabulary with key financial terms and expressions related to savings, investments, and economic behavior.
✅ Practiced comprehension skills by analyzing statements about the TED Talk and distinguishing true from false information.
✅ Worked collaboratively to reframe incorrect statements into accurate summaries.
✅ Explored financial decision-making through role-play, where you will debate whether to save or reinvest profits in a small business scenario.
✅ Applied financial terminology and critical thinking skills to justify saving or investing decisions in a business context.
✅ Developed structured arguments by considering real-world factors such as revenue, risk, and long-term planning.

This session will sharpen your analytical skills while helping you articulate complex financial ideas clearly and persuasively in English.