These words often come up in Business English classes, and I think they’re worth learning!
Here’s a video about them:
It’s available with a clickable transcript here.
Some possible discussion questions:
1. You need to sell your car. You might be able to get more money for it if you sell it privately, but is it worth the bother?
2. Is it worth paying more for vegetables that are labelled “organic”?
3. Which is more worthwhile:
a. learning the piano
b. learning a language
c. spending time with your family?
4. Your top sales person always arrives late and they’re disruptive in meetings. Is it worth making an issue over?
5. You’re buying a new washing machine/cell phone/car. Is it worth buying a service contract?
6. Your house is on fire and you can only save one thing. What’s worth most to you: your photographs, jewelry, pet? What?
7. Which is worth more? Time or money?
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