Monday, July 31, 2017

Short Ted Talk - How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?

The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by Adeline Cuvelier & Toril Rokseth - How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?   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/U17gFdav


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.

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Short Ted Talk - Americapox - The missing plague that could have changed history


The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by Alexandra Panzer - Ameripox The missing plague that could ahve changed history.  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/KEOJ6t8l


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, July 23, 2017

Short Ted Talk - How does anesthesia work?

The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by Steven Zheng - How does anesthesia work?. 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/wpC6l9Ie


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, July 20, 2017

Long Ted Talk - Forget shopping - soon you will download your new clothes

The link below is for the Long Ted Talk by Danit Peleg - Forget shopping - soon you will download your new clothes. 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/Oxf71MdM


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, July 17, 2017

Short Ted Talk - Understanding overfishing

The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by Asha de Vos - Understanding overfishing. 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/Vy5kpRxt


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.

Friday, July 14, 2017

Short Ted Talk - How much food can you buy for $5 around the world?


The link below is for the Short Ted Talk by Andrew Katz - How much food can you buy for $5 around the world? 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/wjW2veOd


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.