Topics: General English – global issues - environment - climate change .
Level: B1 and above
Skills: Speaking and Listening
Aims:
To discuss the meaning of extinction and the species in danger of extinction.
To learn / review about the United Nations.
To predict information before watching a video.
To listen for gist and detail.
To analyze the purpose of the video and tone of the speaker.
To express opinion and reaction.
To learn / review and identify persuasive devices in the video.
To practice role-play situations. (optional)
To write an opinion essay (optional).
To do research on the UN’s 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and make a presentation. (Optional)
To listen to a video on SDGs from Renewable English YouTube channel (optional) and retell the most important information.
Use of language & lexis:
To use Simple Present to talk about current events.
To use Present Continuous to describe actions happening at this moment.
To use Simple Past to talk about past actions.
To review phrases to express opinion.
To learn / review verb+ noun collocations (make, have, spend, rebuild, save)
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaTgTiUhEJg
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