Building connection through conversation
Books have been written about it, alcohol-based dinners never go without it, and more recently, we are digging into what defines it. Put simply, what are the differences between men and women? This TED talk by biologist Karissa Sanbonmatsu really got my attention. First of all because she presents some…
Level: B1, B2, C1 Handout on TPT Media: Video Language focus: beliefs, superstitions, conspiracy theories, fake news, disinformation. Why do we believe weird things? Fake news, misinformation, disinformation, these concepts are all over the media. We all know it’s out there, but how can we tell what is true and…
I love talking about the weather. It is the easiest way to initiate a conversation with a stranger or acquaintance if you need to break the silence. Great for elevator rides, spontaneous waiting times and warm repartee. It is also a ubiquitous element that can have multiple impacts on our…
Great ESL lesson to explore the information about breakthrough infections and on Omicron.
Why are bad habits so hard to break? First, let’s clarify that a bad habit is a negative behaviour pattern–perhaps one that causes bodily harm. So if your daily glass of wine is not causing you harm then it can stay (yay!)? However, if you drink a whole bottle, text…
Would you like to visit Mars? At one time this would have been a question to engage in hypothetical thinking, but now, it could be a real possibility. According to the Washington Post, NASA expects that trips to Mars may be possible in the next 20 to 25 years. In…
Clinical testing of new medicines and therapies is quite a layered and rigorous process. And still, when a drug reaches the general public, there can be unexpected outcomes. This TED talk features Nina Tandon introducing a new biotechnology process that may prevent some of these outcomes. For your science students…and…
We live in a fast paced world with all kinds of conveniences. Food taking a huge chunk of the convenience market, many foods are processed and packaged to serve. If food and nutrition are a topic of interest to you and your students, you might find this National Geographic article…
