Topic: Law
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2 lessons
They should be allowed to do it! (modal verbs)
General Global Issues GrammarStudents practise modal verbs of permission, obligation and advice, as well as verbs to talk about prohibition. They discuss legal age limits and a ban on cigarettes.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Old enough to decide
General GrammarTalk about age limits with this lesson! Students practise modal verbs, watch a video on the voting age in New Zealand and discuss age laws in different countries. They also share their experiences.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Prisons: rehabilitation or retribution?
Global IssuesDiscuss prison systems with this lesson! Students watch a video about mass incarceration in the US, read about ‘the world’s most humane prison’ and talk about prisoner rehabilitation. They can also revise useful vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The undersigned hereby agrees to…
Business GeneralStudents talk about contracts! They learn vocabulary, share opinions and experiences, and watch a video in which a lawyer turns everyday language into legalese. They also draft sections of a ‘classroom contract’.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
A ban on cigarettes
Global IssuesWith this lesson, students talk about bans and prohibitions. After reading an article, they discuss smoking and vaping. They also talk about trends and practise using adjectives.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Suing 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.
Standard Lesson 75 min
The right to rest and other employment laws
BusinessIn this lesson students learn vocabulary related to the topic of employment law, watch a video about a new law passed in Portugal and share their views on employment regulations around the world.
