44. Is Binge-Watching Bad for You?

Everyone has binge-watched a TV show. Only a few weeks ago, I watched the Netflix show the Queen's Gambit in only 3 days. However, is binge-watching actually bad for you? In this episode, of thinking in English, we will look at what binge-watching is and then think about the benefits and consequences of doing it! Hopefully, by the end of the episode you will be able to express your own opinion on the topic. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/01/20/44-is-binge-watching-bad-for-you/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] VOCABULARY LIST Sitting (n) - a limited period of time during which you sit and do a particular activity I read that book in one sitting Cliffhanger (n) - a story or a situation that is exciting because its ending or result is uncertain until it happens Many of Hitchcock’s films are real cliffhangers To indulge (v) - to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you I love champagne but i don’t often indulge myself To admit (v) - to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly She admitted making a mistake Perspective (n) - a particular way of considering something Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject Beneficial (adj) - helpful, useful, or good A stay in the countryside will be beneficial to his health Excessive (adj) - too much Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems Insomnia (n) - the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time She suffered from insomnia caused by stress at work Fulfilling (adj) - making you feel happy and satisfied Nursing is hard work, but it can be very fulfilling --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices