Monday, February 27, 2017

Short Ted Talk - Neil deGrasse Tyson replies to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address


The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by The Gates Notes - Neil deGrasse Tyson replies to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. 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/bYkFtFws


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, February 23, 2017

Short Ted Talk - How do US Supreme Court Justices Get Appointed?


The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by Peter Paccone - How do US Supreme Court Justices get appointed? 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/49auoF1g


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, February 20, 2017

Short Ted Talk - Why are sharks so awesome?

The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by Tierney Thys - Why are sharks so awesome? 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/IY9xoBdj


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, February 13, 2017

Short Ted Talk - How to recognize a dystopia

The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by Alex Gendler - How to recognize a dystopia. 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/M6QcbQs3


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.