Gaming is for young people...right? Wrong! This presentation looks at the life of 'Shirley', a 79-year-old gamer from the US. Along discussion of gaming we look at growing older and what preconceptions we have about the life of an older person. The structure 'have/has been + ing' is introduced and practised.
How can people walk across fire in their bare feet? We look at the art of firewalking, the preparation, and the science behind it all. The use of 'despite, in spite of, although and even though' is practised.
How do they do it? We talk about magicians and entertainers, and watch a mind-boggling illusion from 'Britain's Got Talent'. We also talk about jobs in general.
Who are the Beatles? Can you tell me the name of a Country artist? This presentation talks about popular music in general and how people listened to music before the digital era. Alongside a reading comprehension there is a short video about a young boy and girl and their love of music. The students are encouraged to talk about their favourite tunes and the importance of music in their life. The presentation concludes with half-a-dozen more unusual adjectives to increase the students' vocabulary.
This adult presentation spans two lessons (one for smoking and one for drinking); students will discuss the place of alcohol and tobacco in society. Students are also asked about their own use of these legal products. Due to the nature of the subject there is the potential to cause offence or upset when discussing this topic; please review the PowerPoint slides carefully and delete anything that is not appropriate for use with your students. Please also note that some cultures forbid alcohol use.
What would I do if I were a rich man or woman? This presentation looks at the second, third and mixed conditionals, looking at what if, what might have been or what might be. Students practise the constructions by talking about how their life could have been or could be different if they had.... There is also a short reading comprehension and a video featuring Chaim Topol's wonderful rendition of 'If I Were a Rich Man' from the film 'A fiddler on the Roof. Due to the grammar this presentation is better suited to higher intermediates.
...hundreds/thousands/millions/billions...Big numbers and years are the focus of this useful presentation, along with a video looking at how the population has grown during the last thousand years. Additionally, we learn learn the basics of how to compare two things. This PowerPoint could be used with higher A2 students who understand big numbers in their native tongue.
Wif Hof has astounded the world of his science with his seemingly superhuman ability to be submerged in ice for long periods. This presentation stimulates discussion about extreme athletes and mind over matter, as well as talking about the Wim Hof method and his achievements.
Enter the fascinating world of the octopus and learn how it uses its intelligence to hunt. The presentation features a longer than usual reading comprehension section which examines other intelligent animals and talks about categories of animals ('invertebrate' and so on). It would complement 'animal' chapters in school textbooks at A2 / B1 level.
Will watering plants on a hot day burn the leaves? Learn the experts' answer to this and many other questions in this two-lesson presentation. Aimed at adults who enjoy being outdoors in their garden (although suitable for all ages), this PowerPoint looks at tools, plants, gardening routines and has a reading comprehension section. (Due to the number of pictures and activities these file sizes are larger than usual: PowerPoint = 18MB; class notes 9MB; crib sheet 9MB.)
A topical look at the harm being done to the environment, along with some possible solutions. The PowerPoint includes a quiz so the students can test their own environmental credentials, and two short animation videos. The material included could be made to last for two lessons. Note: the animations use black humour ; although nothing too graphic is shown there are moments showing animal experiments and the hunting of animals. Please watch the video before showing it to your student/students.
Different international cuisine and restaurants, allergies and methods of cooking are explored through roleplay and conversation.
5000 years ago Stonehenge was built...why? How? This presentation looks at the mystery of Stonehenge and takes a look at some other tourist attractions in England.
What do hedgehogs eat? Are squirrels herbivores? Peek into the eating habits of the animal kingdom and watch a short video of the Venus Flytrap catching its prey.
In 2017 Mark Sertich, 95, was recognised as the oldest hockey player in the world. We take a glimpse into Mark's life and talk about being active and getting older. This presentation includes a roleplay and a short grammar section on 'keep + ing'.
Is there any harm in staring at a screen all day? Today's teen might be surprised that science says 'yes'. We examine how the body and brain are affected by too much screen time, and how it can change a young and growing brain. We also compare life before computers to life today.
What does it mean when your teeth fall out in a dream? Or, when you fly? We look at dreams and their meaning alongside sleeping and problems with sleeping.
We learn about how people have adapted to live in extreme temperatures in Australia (clue: they go underground). Along the way we chat about Australia in general, deserts, and native people in different countries. This lesson is rated B2/C1 due to the increased general knowledge required, but it could be used for B1s who know their geography!
Can a person ever have too much money? How do the super-rich live? Do they deserve their fortune? What are the downsides to being rich? A thoughtful look at money, including a short graphic video showing some of the richest people that ever lived is. How many people does the student know on the list? How did they become so rich? The second conditional is also drilled and practised, and the third conditional is introduced (this part can be omitted for lower-level classes or students).
Who doesn't like talking about shopping and money?! We enter the world of the rich and ask: 'Does money buy happiness?' We watch a short video of Michael Jackson buying antiques - if you haven't seen it, you won't believe it! - and talk about our shopping habits, using lots of shopping-related vocabulary. The second conditional is introduced. There is a lot to talk about and this subject and PowerPoint can easily be used over two lessons.