Thursday, March 26, 2026

TED: How to succeed? Get more sleep

 

  TED: How to succeed? Get more sleep | Arianna Huffington

In this short TED Talk, Arianna Huffington argues that modern culture often treats lack of sleep as a sign of success. Many people boast about working long hours and sleeping very little. However, she explains that this belief is misleading and harmful because real success depends on good health, clear thinking, and balanced habits.

Huffington shares a personal story about collapsing from exhaustion after working too much and not getting enough sleep. This experience forced her to rethink her lifestyle and learn more about the science of sleep. She discovered that sleep plays an essential role in physical health, emotional well-being, and mental performance.

She explains that people who do not sleep enough often make poorer decisions and become less productive. Constant fatigue can lead to stress, mistakes, and even serious accidents. In contrast, people who get enough sleep are more creative, focused, and effective in their work and daily lives.

Huffington concludes that society needs to change the way it thinks about sleep. Instead of praising people who work until they are exhausted, we should recognize that rest is necessary for success. By valuing sleep, individuals can improve their health, make better decisions, and lead more meaningful and productive lives.

VocabularyCEFR LevelMeaning (Simple Explanation)
Sleep deprivationB2A condition when a person does not get enough sleep.
ExhaustionB2Extreme physical or mental tiredness.
RediscoveringB2Learning again the value or importance of something you once knew.
ProductiveB2Able to produce good results or work efficiently.
RevolutionB2A major change in ideas, systems, or behavior.
Virility symbolC1Something that represents masculinity, strength, or power.
One-upmanshipC1A situation where people compete to appear better than others.
Hyper-connectedB2–C1Extremely connected through technology and communication.
LeadershipB2The ability to guide or influence others.
Crisis (plural: crises)B2A very difficult or dangerous situation that requires action.


Here are five CEFR B2 discussion questions based on the TED Talk “How to Succeed? Get More Sleep” by Arianna Huffington.
  1. Why do many people believe that sleeping less helps them become more successful? Do you think this belief is correct or incorrect? Explain your opinion.
  2. In the talk, Arianna Huffington describes a moment when she collapsed from exhaustion. Why do you think people often ignore signs that they are too tired or stressed?
  3. How can lack of sleep affect a person’s decision-making, productivity, or safety at work?
  4. Do you think modern technology, such as smartphones and social media, makes it harder for people to get enough sleep? Why or why not?
  5. What are some practical ways people can improve their sleep habits while still managing busy work and family responsibilities?
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Sunday, March 8, 2026

International Women's Day

We are Milpitas Adult Education: Happy International Women's Day!

Download these lesson from uscitizenpod / milpitaschat

  • International Women's Day pdf
  • Four American Women in Honor of Women’s History Month pdf
  • American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote mp3 / pdf 
  • More U.S. Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month post
Elli: International Women's Day lesson 


Word Mint: International Women's Day crossword puzzle | word search
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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Resources for ESL 4

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/women-on-stamps-part-1

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/women-on-stamps-part-2

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/women-on-stamps-part-3

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/women-on-stamps-part-4

https://womenshistory.si.edu/american-women-quarters-program

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Women's History Project

 ESL 5 Women's History Folder

ESL 4 presentations

ESL 3 my class's presentations.

Women Leaders in U.S. History

Choose one woman leader from 1800s on 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version)

Susan B. Anthony • Elizabeth Cady Stanton • Sojourner Truth • Harriet Tubman • Lucretia Mott • Lucy Stone

Or Women leaders on U.S. Currency (search https://www.usmint.gov/)

  • Martha Washington (Loc--ESL 5)

  • Sacagawea

  • Helen Keller

  • Septima Clark

  • Susan B. Anthony

  • Harriet Tubman

  • Rosa Parks 

Or  the American Women Quarters Program 

https://womenshistory.si.edu/american-women-quarters-program

2022 Honorees

  1. Maya Angelou – Poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist

  2. **Dr. Sally Ride – Physicist and first American woman in space (Ngoc Anh, ESL 5)

  3. Wilma Mankiller – First woman elected chief of the Cherokee Nation (Omar, ESL 5)

  4. **Nina Otero-Warren – Suffrage activist and public official (Fumei, ESL 5)

  5. **Anna May Wong – First Chinese American Hollywood movie star (Trinh, ESL 5)

2023 Honorees

  1. Bessie Coleman – First African American and Native American woman pilot

  2. Edith Kanaka‘ole – Indigenous Hawaiian composer, chanter, and cultural practitioner

  3. **Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady, diplomat, and human rights advocate (Ginny, ESL 5)

  4. **Jovita Idár – Journalist and activist for civil rights and women’s suffrage (Helena, ESL 5)

  5. **Maria Tallchief – Prima ballerina and cultural figure in American dance (YuHui ESL 5)

2024 Honorees

  1. Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray – Civil rights activist, lawyer, and author

  2. Patsy Takemoto Mink – Lawmaker and champion of gender equity in education (Ezzy, ESL 5)

  3. **Dr. Mary Edwards Walker – Surgeon and women’s rights pioneer (Jin, ESL 5)

  4. Celia Cruz – Influential Afro-Cuban singer and cultural icon (ESL 5 Rocio)

  5. Zitkala-Ša – Writer, composer, and Native American rights advocate 

2025 Honorees

  1. Ida B. Wells – Investigative journalist and civil rights leader

  2. **Juliette Gordon Low – Founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA (Han, ESL 5)

  3. Dr. Vera Rubin – Astronomer whose work provided evidence of dark matter

  4. **Stacey Park Milbern – Disability justice activist (Joomee, ESL 5)

  5. **Althea Gibson – Pioneering athlete and first Black competitor to break tennis’s color barrier-(ESL 5--Althea Gibson)

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

ESL 4 / 5 Women's Sports Project





Students start here: ESL 4/5 Women Sports folder
United States (USA) & Canada
  1. PWHL (Ice Hockey) - thepwhl.com--Pei
Europe
13. Super League (Rugby League) - rugby-league.com--Julio
16. Liga F (Spain - Soccer) - ligaf.es--Kenia
22. EHF Champions League (Europe - Handball) - eurohandball.com
Asia / Oceania
24. WKBL (South Korea - Basketball) - wkbl.or.kr--Viet Quy
29. Premier Badminton League (India) - pbl-india.com
Gymnastics, Racing, Horses (USA & International)
37. USA Gymnastics Championships - usagym.org--Cindy
38. FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series - gymnastics.sport--Karina
39. Nastia Liukin Cup (USA) - usagym.org/nastia
41. U.S. Figure Skating Championships - usfigureskating.org--Huyen
45. Formula Pro WRS Championship (USA) - formulaprousa.com--
46. IAME Ladies Cup (Karting/Europe) - iame-motorsport.com
48. Longines FEI Jumping World Cup - inside.fei.org--Mariam 
Skiing
51. FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - fis-ski.com--Thanh

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