Topic: TED Talks
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Solar, wind or hydroelectric?
Global Issues TechnologyWith this lesson plan, students discuss different forms of alternative energy sources, learn vocabulary related to generating energy and engage in a group activity.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The humble hoodie
LifestyleIn this lesson about the history of the hoodie, your students will discover the origins of this iconic garment (and some others) and learn several adjectives for talking about clothes.
Standard Lesson 75 min
How do you like your milk?
LifestyleIn this lesson, students will learn advanced cooking verbs, discuss different types of milk and do an English class project.
Flipped Lesson 30 min
England’s most eccentric dresser
LifestyleThanks to this lesson plan, students will learn and practise adjectives for describing clothes and outfits as well as watch a TED Talk by Daniel Lismore.
Flipped Lesson 45 min
Give it a shot for 30 days! (+ 30-day English challenge)
LifestyleThis lesson plan is based on a popular TED Talk by Matt Cutts about taking 30-day challenges. It consists of vocabulary and speaking activities, and includes a 30-day English challenge.
Flipped Lesson 30 min
Political cartoons and freedom of speech
Global Issues GrammarHave some fun and develop your students’ critical thinking skills with our new political cartoon lesson plan based on the work of Patrick Chappatte!
Flipped Lesson 45 min
Using Agile for your family life (conditionals review)
Grammar TechnologyUse this flipped lesson plan to do conditionals review, teach your students new vocab and practise using new language items orally.
Flipped Lesson 30 min
Can you spot when someone is lying?
LifestyleTED Talk-based English lesson plan focused on idioms about lying. Engage students to learn at home and practise new language during your classes!
Standard Lesson 60 min
5 dangerous things you should let your kids do
LifestyleThe focus of this worksheet is discussion. Students will have a lot of opportunities to speak about such topics as childhood and parenting.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How healthy living nearly killed me
LifestyleThis ESL worksheet is based on a TED Talk titled “How healthy living nearly killed me” by AJ Jacobs. The speaker discusses his experiences and approach to healthy living.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What makes start-ups succeed?
Business TechnologyThis lesson plan focuses on start-ups as a business model. Students will learn useful jargon from the Silicon Valley and some collocations that will help them talk about start-ups and launching a new company.
Standard Lesson 45 min
Building a museum of museums on the web
LifestyleThe lesson plan is about art and museums. Students have a lot of opportunities to express their likes and dislikes in these areas.
Standard Lesson 60 min
For these women, reading is a daring act
Global Issues GrammarThe TED Talk that the worksheet is based on touches upon the problem of women’s illiteracy and education. It is a great starting point for the discussion on gender inequality in general and that’s what the lesson is about.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Your online life is permanent
TechnologyESL video lesson plan for B1students that focuses on privacy online and how what we do on the internet leaves a permanent trace.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Designers – think big!
LifestyleThis ESL worksheet for adults focuses on design and design thinking. Students will also learn a lot of vocabulary connected with the topic.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How to buy happiness
LifestyleThis ESL worksheet focuses on synonyms of words poor and rich and a discussion on money and happiness. It is prepared for B1+ (intermediate) students.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Can technology solve our big problems?
TechnologyThanks to this worksheet, students will learn new advanced vocabulary and their synonyms, watch an intriguing video and have a chance to discuss whether technology has been developing in the right direction.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The mathematics of love
LifestyleSpring is in the air and love is in the air! Can we measure love? Is there a recipe for a happy and long-lasting relationship? Curious? Watch the TED Talk and engage your students in a light discussion on the topic!