Talking about decisions

Lexical Focus: Vocabulary to discuss turning points, transitions, and professional decisions (e.g. I decided to…, I was offered a new opportunity).
Grammar Focus: Contrast between past simple and past continuous to describe background context and actions (e.g. I was working in sales when I decided to move into marketing).
Writing Task: You have been offered an interesting promotion, but the position requires relocating to a small village in Germany. You decide to refuse and explain your reasons.
Speaking Task: You resign to take a sabbatical year and explain your decision to your employer.
Listening Task: Watch the video and summarize its main points.
Reading Task: Are rural areas a paradise for China’s youth?