C1+ Steven Pinker – Language as a Window into Human Nature

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This is based on a fascinating RSA Animate presentation by renowned psycholinguist Steven Pinker. In it, he explains how our linguistic choices change depending on the setting, situation or the people we are speaking to. This is a great lesson for academic English learners (EAP) as well as business professionals. The lesson focuses on listening for detail and understanding as well as the importance of taking notes and summarising. Students will also take part in a role play exercise where they have the opportunity to use what they have learnt from the presentation to negotiate a choice of situations. An excellent lesson for both C1 and C2 learners

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This lesson is an excellent resource for academic English and business English lessons. In this fascinating RSA Animate presentation, renowned psycholinguist Steven Pinker explains the different types of linguistic choices we make depending on the setting, situation or the people we are speaking to. The presentation goes on to discuss the different aspects of register in linguistics an the lesson focuses on listening for detail and understanding, as well as note taking. Students will also take part in a role play exercise where they have the opportunity to use what they have learnt from the presentation in an authentic setting. An excellent lesson for both C1 and C2 learners

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