Sunday, January 15, 2017

Short Ted Talk - Do we really need pesticides?

The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by Fernan Perez Galvez - Do we really need pesticides? The link will take you to a website where you can watch the Ted Talk video, and on the right side of the page there are Tabs you can click on (Watch, Think, Discuss, And Finally) which will provide some questions, discussions, and vocabulary words related to the Ted Talk. 

http://ed.ted.com/on/l9qOQDY8


What are the benefits of Ted Talks?
They can be used to improve your English skill and learn about other subjects at the same time.

Listening Skill
Ted Talks can be good for improving your Listening Skill. You can also improve your Listening Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. You will then be able to listen to other people use English.

Reading Skill
Ted Talks can be good for Reading Skill. By adding English subtitles to the Ted Talk, you can MUTE the speaking and read the Ted Talk. You can also improve your Reading Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. You can read the questions aloud to each other.

Speaking Skill
Ted Talks can be good Speaking Skill. You can improve your Speaking Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. The group members can take turns speaking about the Ted Talk and answering the questions.

Writing Skill
Ted Talks can be good for Writing Skill. You can improve your Writing Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. The group members can write answers to the various questions and compare their answers with group members.

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Long Ted Talk - A small country with big ideas to get rid of fossil fuels

The link below is for the Long Ted Talk by Monica Araya - A small country with big ideas to get rid of fossil fuels. The link will take you to a website where you can watch the Ted Talk video, and on the right side of the page there are Tabs you can click on (Watch, Think, Discuss, And Finally) which will provide some questions, discussions, and vocabulary words related to the Ted Talk. 

https://ed.ted.com/on/wOSERxEI


What are the benefits of Ted Talks?
They can be used to improve your English skill and learn about other subjects at the same time.

Listening Skill
Ted Talks can be good for improving your Listening Skill. You can also improve your Listening Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. You will then be able to listen to other people use English.

Reading Skill
Ted Talks can be good for Reading Skill. By adding English subtitles to the Ted Talk, you can MUTE the speaking and read the Ted Talk. You can also improve your Reading Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. You can read the questions aloud to each other.

Speaking Skill
Ted Talks can be good Speaking Skill. You can improve your Speaking Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. The group members can take turns speaking about the Ted Talk and answering the questions.

Writing Skill
Ted Talks can be good for Writing Skill. You can improve your Writing Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. The group members can write answers to the various questions and compare their answers with group members.

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Short Ted Talk - Am I really a visual learner?

The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by SciShow - Am I really a visual learner? The link will take you to a website where you can watch the Ted Talk video, and on the right side of the page there are Tabs you can click on (Watch, Think, Discuss, And Finally) which will provide some questions, discussions, and vocabulary words related to the Ted Talk. 

https://ed.ted.com/on/jUhCFLse


What are the benefits of Ted Talks?
They can be used to improve your English skill and learn about other subjects at the same time.

Listening Skill
Ted Talks can be good for improving your Listening Skill. You can also improve your Listening Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. You will then be able to listen to other people use English.

Reading Skill
Ted Talks can be good for Reading Skill. By adding English subtitles to the Ted Talk, you can MUTE the speaking and read the Ted Talk. You can also improve your Reading Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. You can read the questions aloud to each other.

Speaking Skill
Ted Talks can be good Speaking Skill. You can improve your Speaking Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. The group members can take turns speaking about the Ted Talk and answering the questions.

Writing Skill
Ted Talks can be good for Writing Skill. You can improve your Writing Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. The group members can write answers to the various questions and compare their answers with group members.

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Short Ted Talk - How the sandwich was invented

The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by Jessica Oreck - How the sandwich was invented. The link will take you to a website where you can watch the Ted Talk video, and on the right side of the page there are Tabs you can click on (Watch, Think, Discuss, And Finally) which will provide some questions, discussions, and vocabulary words related to the Ted Talk. 

https://ed.ted.com/on/ATmLOeLt


What are the benefits of Ted Talks?
They can be used to improve your English skill and learn about other subjects at the same time.

Listening Skill
Ted Talks can be good for improving your Listening Skill. You can also improve your Listening Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. You will then be able to listen to other people use English.

Reading Skill
Ted Talks can be good for Reading Skill. By adding English subtitles to the Ted Talk, you can MUTE the speaking and read the Ted Talk. You can also improve your Reading Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. You can read the questions aloud to each other.

Speaking Skill
Ted Talks can be good Speaking Skill. You can improve your Speaking Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. The group members can take turns speaking about the Ted Talk and answering the questions.

Writing Skill
Ted Talks can be good for Writing Skill. You can improve your Writing Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. The group members can write answers to the various questions and compare their answers with group members.

Monday, January 2, 2017

Short Ted Talk - Can you solve the river crossing riddle?

The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by Lisa Winer - Can you solve the river crossing riddle?. The link will take you to a website where you can watch the Ted Talk video, and on the right side of the page there are Tabs you can click on (Watch, Think, Discuss, And Finally) which will provide some questions, discussions, and vocabulary words related to the Ted Talk. 

https://ed.ted.com/on/CFmgB4pe


What are the benefits of Ted Talks?
They can be used to improve your English skill and learn about other subjects at the same time.

Listening Skill
Ted Talks can be good for improving your Listening Skill. You can also improve your Listening Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. You will then be able to listen to other people use English.

Reading Skill
Ted Talks can be good for Reading Skill. By adding English subtitles to the Ted Talk, you can MUTE the speaking and read the Ted Talk. You can also improve your Reading Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. You can read the questions aloud to each other.

Speaking Skill
Ted Talks can be good Speaking Skill. You can improve your Speaking Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. The group members can take turns speaking about the Ted Talk and answering the questions.

Writing Skill
Ted Talks can be good for Writing Skill. You can improve your Writing Skill by studying Ted Talks in small groups of people. The group members can write answers to the various questions and compare their answers with group members.