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Why Do We Blink? | English Listening Practice (Ep. 8)

Welcome back to English Through Life! Today: why we blink and what happens when we don't blink enough. 👁️💧 You blink about 15,000 times per day without thinking about it! In this episode, we explore why blinking is essential for eye health, how it protects you, and why staring at screens can make your eyes feel dry and tired. This is Real Life English—learning through topics you actually experience every day. 📝 In This Episode You Will Learn: The Science: How blinking spreads tears and keeps your eyes wet The Protection: Why blinking is your body's automatic defense system Screen Time Problem: Why staring reduces blinking by 60% and makes eyes dry The 20-20-20 Rule: A simple trick to protect your eyes from screen strain Grammar Spotlight: How to use "If you don't... you can..." to give advice 💡 Key Vocabulary from this Episode: Blink: To close and open your eyes very quickly (automatic action) Tear: The liquid that keeps your eyes wet and comfortable Dry: Not wet, having no moisture (example: dry eyes) Protect: To keep something safe from harm or danger 🗣️ Discussion Questions: 1. Do your eyes feel dry after using screens? 2. What helps you feel better? Taking breaks, remembering to blink, or something else? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Something we do without thinking 0:25 - 4 Key Vocabulary Words (Blink, Tear, Dry, Protect) 1:52 - Why we blink: Cleaning and moisture 2:30 - Protection: Your automatic defense reflex 3:00 - What happens when you don't blink enough (screen time!) 3:25 - The 20-20-20 Rule + tips for healthy eyes 3:45 - Grammar Spotlight: "If you don't... you can..." 4:18 - Recap & Questions for You #EnglishThroughLife #LearnEnglish #WhyDoWeBlink #EyeHealth #EnglishListening #ESL ─────────────────────────────────── About English Through Life: Welcome to the show where you learn English through real-life topics! Instead of boring textbooks, we use everyday mysteries, science, and culture to help you improve your listening, vocabulary, and grammar naturally. 📺 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday & Thursday! ───────────────────────────────────