Validation / Vocabulary

1. Working Plan:

1. Getting acquainted (+ your targets)
2. A few words about online format
3. Vocabulary list and expressions ~ 20 mins
4. A movie: time to watch! ~ 15 mins
5. Discussion: individual input / opinion, group work
+ rating + feedback

2.

Validation
(2007, USA)
Director, Producer: Kurt Kuenne
Short, Comedy, Romance

3. Facts About A Short Movie:

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Topics: validation, optimism, helping others
Plot in brief: A miserable photographer meets a ticket validator capable of
brightening anyone’s day with an upbeat attitude and a smile. The lesson: We
all need validation.
A fable about a parking attendant who gives his customers REAL validation
-- dispensing both free parking and free compliments.
Kurt Kuenne - the is an award-winning filmmaker and composer of both
fiction and documentary films. Upon the release of his first feature in 1999, he
was named one of the Top 25 New Faces of Indie Film by Filmmaker
Magazine.
Arielle: Where did the story for VALIDATION come from?
Kurt: One day, I was at the mall and forgot to get my parking validated. As I
was walking back to the validation booth, it occurred to me how nice it would
be if, when I asked for validation, they gave me “real” validation. And then I
realized, “That’s my good friend, the brilliant actor, TJ Thyne (“Bones”). That’s
what he does!” I knew immediately that TJ would play a parking attendant
who dispensed both free parking and free compliments. The story grew from

4. VALIDATION / Vocabulary (1)

1) VALIDATION - the act or process of making something officially or legally
acceptable or approved E.g. Parking is free with validation of your ticket by one
of the outlets in the mall. ALSO: proof that something is correct
2) Powerful features – please find synonyms
3) It’s concern - to cause worry to someone E.g. The state of my father's
health concerns us greatly. ALSO: a worried or nervous feeling about
something, or something that makes you feel worried E.g. Concern for the
safety of the two missing teenagers is growing
4) Bless you do - something you say to tell someone you are grateful to them
when they have been kind to you E.g. "Here, let me help you with your
shopping." "Oh, bless you, dear."
5) You are not patronizing the shops - speaking or behaving towards
someone as if they are stupid or not important E.g. It's that patronizing tone of
hers that I can't bear

5. VALIDATION / Vocabulary (2)

6) We are running a business here not a social club – please explain
7) It (suit) flatters you - to make someone look more attractive than usual E.g.
That new hairstyle really flatters her. Short skirts don't flatter me at all.
8) You are the backbone that keeps this place running - the line of bones
down the centre of the back that provides support for the body E.g. She stood
with her backbone rigid
9) You provide hundreds of jobs sustaining hundreds of families - to cause
or allow something to continue for a period of time E.g. The economy looks set
to sustain its growth into next year. Sustain = to keep alive E.g. The soil in this
part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population
10) That’s huge – what does it mean?

6. VALIDATION / Vocabulary (3)

11) Big bad man on the hill – it is said about a man who need to win one
more round to be a winner
12) You have still got a great golf swing - a change E.g. He experiences
severe mood swings (= sudden changes from one extreme mood to another).
ALSO: golf term
13) You are so thorough – give synonyms, can you?
14) You are so efficient - working or operating quickly and effectively in an
organized way E.g. The city's transport system is one of the most efficient in
Europe
15) What’s the point? – provide other similar expressions, will you?
16) Gorgeous – give as many synonyms as you can!
17) Not in the prime of your lives – One's happiest, most successful time; the
period when one has the most energy, vitality, and potential. Often structured as
"the prime of (one's) life." E.g. My father was in the prime of life when he was
diagnosed with cancer.

7. VALIDATION / Praise & Gratitude

VALIDATION / Praise & Gratitude
Praise an expression of strong approval or admiration
Admiration a feeling of respect and approval
Recognition praise, respect, or admiration
Respect - a feeling of admiration that you have for someone because of their personal
qualities, their achievements, or their status, and that you show by treating them in a polite and
kind way
Credit - praise for something you have done or achieved
Regard – respect and admiration for someone or something
Compliment - something nice that you say to praise someone
Acclaim - public praise for someone or something
Glory - admiration and praise that you get because you have done something impressive
A pat on the back - praise for having done something good

8. VALIDATION / How to express admiration?

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Terrific!
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Oh, that’s lovely!
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Oh, that’s marvelous!
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Oh, smashing!
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It’s really something!
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It’s really wonderful!
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Isn’t it beautiful?
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Ah, really wonderful!
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Isn’t that fantastic!
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What a grand view!
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That’s incredible!
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That’s quite fantastic!
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I just adore this colour!
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It’s absolutely splendid!
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I’ve never seen anything like it!
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I’ve never met anyone so attractive!

9. The movie with subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao

The movie with subtitles:
https://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao

10. Suggested topics to discuss:

1) Do you agree that the main character is a real
hero changing the world? Give your reasons. Is it
possible to change the world this way?
2) Do you approve of “artificial positivity” that is so
popular these days? Are you sure that positive
validation motivates & inspires people?
3) What are your favorite films with transformational
themes? What would you recommend?
4) Would you like more movies like this one? Give
your reasons. Do they truly motivate & support
people?

11. Validation, 2007

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