C is for Creativity, Crafts, and Connection | English Listening Practice

Will you be surprised to learn that creative activities that occupy our hands are crucial for positive mental health, and that these activities contribute to happiness and fulfillment?    The focus of today’s English Listening episode is on creativity, crafts, and connection. We’ll look at: the Arts and Crafts movement and define arts and crafts – what are they? we’ll explore this new Maker Movement and the physical and mental benefits of making things with our hands we'll conclude by sharing my personal history of being “creative”, and I’ll share some ideas about how you too can add creative activities to your weekly schedule.  It's important to do things with our hands, don't you agree? Would you believe me if I told you that doing things with your hands, while you think in English might help you learn English in a relaxed but effective way?  Listen and find out more. ******************************************* Important information: 1. To access the colour-coded transcript, links to articles and videos about this topic, and tons of extra materials (a mini-lesson really), get my weekly newsletter.   2. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram.   3. Finally, give a listen to Amos the Transparent, the band that provides my theme music. They're a talented group.    Thanks for listening! Catherine P.S. Have you reviewed Hear You Go podcast on Apple or Spotify? I'd appreciate it if you did and shared with the world how much you love it :)