Category: Global Issues
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Add to saved lessonsRevising conditionals
Global Issues LifestyleWith this lesson set, your students will review three types of conditional sentences during 2 lessons. Each lesson in the set requires some pre-class student work (watching a video or reading an article).
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThe youth changing the world
Global IssuesWith this highly relevant lesson, students discuss youth activism, examine different causes and practise vocabulary related to the topic. They also watch and discuss a video about Malala Yousafzai and reflect on the impact of youth involvement in social causes.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Add to saved lessonsClimate change narratives
Global IssuesEngage students in important discussions about climate change with this lesson! After reading an article, they review key vocabulary, analyze different narratives and explore concepts such as climate justice, climate anxiety, and climate fatigue.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsFight for your (copy)rights!
Global Issues TechnologyWith this lesson, students master vocabulary and engage in dynamic discussions on AI and copyright. Students also work with authentic headlines, and enhance listening and interpretation skills with a news video.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsSave coral reefs!
Global Issues GrammarWith this lesson, students will dive into the different uses of ‘as’ in phrases and statements. They will also explore the realm of coral reefs and watch an inspiring informational video.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsLet’s talk about democracy
Global IssuesSpark critical discussions on democracy with this thought-provoking lesson! Students will analyze quotes, assess governance models, and explore modern democracies through an informative video.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsGreenwash or hogwash?
Business Global IssuesJump into the intriguing world of environmental issues and sustainability with your students! This thought-provoking lesson is the chance for your students to practise advanced vocabulary and talk about the secrets of greenwashing.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhat are you glad to give?
General Global IssuesThis lesson sparks a discussion on the act of giving while practising using relevant collocations and phrases. Explore the profound theme of altruism and generosity through a video and texts that foster a deeper understanding of the impact of giving.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsSuing the state
Global IssuesExplore the topic of lawsuits and trials with your students by discussing a specific case against a US state. Make them expand their legal vocabulary, watch a video, and engage in thought-provoking discussions.
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Add to saved lessonsExpressing opinions (B2)
Business General Global Issues Lifestyle TechnologyTeach your students diverse vocabulary and phrases for expressing their opinions. Practise it in an Argument Battle and reinforce it again with a topic that fits their needs and interests.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsHow does shopping make you feel?
Global Issues LifestyleAs shopping is part of everyone’s life, this speaking lesson on shopping addiction won’t leave your students indifferent. Discuss whether it is a serious problem, discover hacks on how to control it and dive into how instant gratification works.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsSocial media addiction
Global Issues LifestyleLet your students assess the impact of social media and respond critically to a news report. The lesson fosters meaningful discussion!
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsUnderpopulation or overpopulation?
Global IssuesWith this C2 worksheet, students learn and practise some advanced vocabulary, discuss over- and underpopulation and watch an informative video.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsInclusivity in the art world
General Global IssuesThis Speaking Class lesson lets students talk about art, inclusivity, and diversity through a variety of activities. Students watch and discuss a video, read a short text, answer questions, and brainstorm ideas.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Add to saved lessonsIf humans suddenly vanished…
Global IssuesIn this CRC lesson, students read an article about what would happen if humans disappeared, learn new vocabulary, talk about hypothetical situations, and brainstorm more ideas.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsDownsides of tourism
Global IssuesThis speaking lesson focuses on talking about tourism and its problems. Students talk about travelling in general and tourism as an industry, watch a video and discuss solutions to the problems.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThe value of unpaid care work
Global IssuesIn this lesson about unpaid work, students watch a video, practise using some verbs and discuss care work in depth.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsBringing back the feeling
Global Issues TechnologyIn this ESL lesson on prosthetics, students learn vocabulary related to prosthetics and learn about some scientific breakthroughs.
