An free listening lesson plan is based on a presentation by best selling author Dan Pink. The lesson includes a discussion around the subject of motivation and a task based learning exercise.
This thought provoking lesson is based on a poetic TED Talks presentation by Clint Smith. The speaker gives an evocative spoken word presentation on the themes of courage, compassion and integrity. The language focus of the lesson is the use of metaphor and simile. Students are asked to interpret the Read more…
In this listening lesson, Jordan Peterson talks about the characteristics needed for certain types of professions. The lesson focuses on listening skills, but also includes a discussion and task based exercise where students will create a range of interview questions for their peers. Students will also develop their vocabulary as Read more…
This challenging and thoroughly engaging lesson is based around an intriguing presentation that explores the social habits of people. The language focus is on how we use metaphor, simile and adjective structures to discuss abstract topics; abstract topics such as: What is happiness? Also, aside from the Cambridge exam style Read more…
This is a great lesson that not only challenges your advanced learners’ listening skills, but also exercises their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. There is also an engaging post-listening speaking exercise where students discuss the topics raised in the video and the meanings of some of the rich, descriptive phrases Read more…
This listening lesson plan is based on a Big Think presentation by Tina Brown, who was the editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker for many years. She talks about how limited resources and the pressure of deadlines can inspire creative solutions. In this lesson, students will practice learning Read more…
This is a lighthearted lesson based on the theme of lying. Students will answer questions after watching a very revealing TED Ed. video about how people inadvertently expose themselves when they are telling lies. Apart from the listening exercise, there is also a discussion activity and a couple of activities Read more…
In this lesson plan, students will have a brief discussion about alcohol before watching a fascinating animated presentation about its history. As well as practicing listening skills with a Cambridge exam style exercise, the lesson also includes written exercises to introduce the students to new vocabulary. Finally, your students can Read more…
This fun listening lesson plan is suitable for both late-teens and adults. The exercises in the lesson help intermediate students expand their descriptive vocabulary and support their opinion in a discussion. It is based on fascinating TED Ed. presentation that discusses the unseen things that make us attractive to each Read more…
This listening lesson is based on a speech by American astrophysicist, author and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson in which he describes the importance of critical thinking. The lesson focus is more than just listening for detail and understanding, it also includes exercises to introduce the students to new vocabulary, Read more…