by AEUK | Feb 16, 2022
TED TALK: Obesity: The Modern Famine – Kathy Campbell TED TALK: A short lecture on obesity. The lecturer talks about who is obese, why they are obese and why culture is the foundation of a healthy life. The lesson includes teacher’s notes, thirteen...
by AEUK | Feb 16, 2022
TED TALK: What makes a job good and the case for investing in people – Warren Valdmanis TED TALK: The lecture discusses how businesses need to stop cutting labor costs and start investing in people. The speaker breaks down the essential ingredients of a...
by AEUK | Feb 16, 2022
TED TALK: 3 ways to lower the barriers to higher education – Adrian K. Haugabrook TED TALK: The lecture discusses how less than 7% of people worldwide have a bachelor’s degree. The speaker introduces an innovative approach to expanding access to higher...
by AEUK | Feb 16, 2022
TED TALK: The big myth of government deficits – Stephanie Kelton TED TALK: The lecture discusses how government debt can be seen viewed positively. The speaker makes the case to stop looking at government spending as a path towards frightening piles of debt,...
by AEUK | Feb 16, 2022
TED TALK: How we could change the planet’s climate future – David Wallace TED TALK: The lecture discusses the causes of climate change, effects of climate change especially on cities in South Asia and the Middle East and the solutions to prevent the...
by AEUK | Feb 16, 2022
TED TALK: How China is (and isn’t) fighting air pollution- Angel Hsu TED TALK: The lecture discusses the issue of air pollution in China. The speaker talks about fine particulate pollution, actions of the Chinese citizens to raise awareness of the issue and...
by AEUK | Feb 16, 2022
TED TALK: Why Brexit happened – Alexander Betts TED TALK: This lecture discusses the reasons why Brexit happened and how the UK can move forward post Brexit. The lesson includes teacher’s notes, comprehension questions, critical thinking questions and an answer...
by AEUK | Feb 11, 2022
TED TALK: Tax avoidance: a necessary evil by Alexandre Stylianoudis TED Talk: In this short (12 minute) lecture, the speaker explains how MNCs use the ‘double Irish Dutch sandwich’ to significantly reduce their tax liabilities. He also explains why many corporations...
by AEUK | Feb 11, 2022
Tax Evasion: Reading & Summary Writing Lesson This 700-word reading text is about tax evasion and tax avoidance. The writer discusses the methods some MNCs and rich individuals use to reduce or avoid paying tax and puts forward some suggestions to mitigate this...
by AEUK | Feb 11, 2022
Reading Test: Tax Evasion & Tax Avoidance This reading text is about tax evasion and tax avoidance. The writer discusses the methods some multinational corporations (MNCs) and rich individuals use to reduce or avoid paying tax and puts forward some suggestions to...
by AEUK | Feb 10, 2022
Listening Note-Taking Methods 4 (Science): Cornell Notes System This lesson introduces students to the Cornell notes system. It starts with the students discussing their note-taking experience before introducing them to Cornell’s 5Rs. They then practice using this...
by AEUK | Feb 10, 2022
Listening Note-Taking Methods 3 (Technology): Cornell Notes System This lesson introduces students to the Cornell notes system. It starts with the students discussing their note-taking experience before introducing them to Cornell’s 5Rs. They then practice using this...
by AEUK | Jan 26, 2022
Improve your Summary Writing: 2C STEM Following on from summary writing 1C, this lesson, this lesson provides students with further practice on the summary writing process. It includes a review worksheet, two practice tasks which are based on STEM subjects and a peer...
by AEUK | Jan 26, 2022
Improve your Summary Writing: 2B Business Following on from summary writing 1B, this lesson, this lesson provides students with further practice on the summary writing process. It includes a review worksheet, two practice tasks which are based on business topics and a...
by AEUK | Jan 26, 2022
Improve your Summary Writing: 2A General Academic Following on from summary writing 1A, this lesson provides students with further practice on the summary writing process. It includes a review worksheet, two practice tasks which are based on general academic subjects...
by AEUK | Jan 25, 2022
Introduction to Summary Writing: 1C STEM Suitable for students beginning their academic studies, this lesson supports students through the summary writing process. It includes an introductory worksheet, an information guide and five practice tasks which are based on...
by AEUK | Jan 25, 2022
Introduction to Summary Writing: 1B Business Suitable for students beginning their academic studies, this lesson supports students through the summary writing process. It includes an introductory worksheet, an information guide and five practice tasks which are based...
by AEUK | Jan 25, 2022
Introduction to Summary Writing: 1A General Academic Suitable for students beginning their academic studies, this lesson supports students through the summary writing process. It includes an introductory worksheet, an information guide and five practice tasks which...
by AEUK | Dec 31, 2021
Biohacking Mini Lecture by Academic English UK The 3:40 minute lecture starts by defining cybernetic organisms and gives some examples of restorative medical procedures that are currently being offered. It then provides information about enhanced procedures that will...
by AEUK | Dec 31, 2021
Single Use Plastics Mini Lecture by Academic English UK The 4-minute lecture focuses on the recent facts and figures connected to single use micro plastic pollution. The lecturer presents bioplastic as a possible alternative and analyses the company Vegware:...
by AEUK | Dec 31, 2021
Electric Cars Mini Lecture by Academic English UK The 4-minute lecture focuses on the recent facts and figures connected to the growth of electric car market. The lecturer compares the top two most popular models of EV in the UK at the moment. He then asks the...
by AEUK | Dec 31, 2021
Charities Mini Lecture by Academic English UK The 3.35-minute lecture focuses on Europe’s biggest conservation charity ‘The National Trust’. The lecturer provides information on how it started, the property and land that they own and the cost of...
by AEUK | Dec 31, 2021
Cruises Mini Lecture by Academic English UK The 4-minute lecture focuses on the largest cruise ship in the world ‘The Symphony of the Seas’. The lecturer provides facts and figures about the ship including size, staterooms, crew and features. He then illustrates the...
by AEUK | Nov 27, 2021
Academic Grammar 1: The Most Common Tenses in Academic English This lesson focuses on the four tenses of past simple, present simple, present perfect simple and future simple (will). It includes a language review of each tense, sentence level and paragraph level...
by Admin | Oct 17, 2021
Academic Style 4: STEM Vocabulary 2 (AWL & Nominalisation) This lesson is for STEM classes (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). It focuses on two key areas of academic writing: AWL and nominalisation. There are three worksheets comprising of a number of...
by Admin | Oct 2, 2021
Academic Description, Analysis & Evaluation This lesson helps to improve students’ awareness and understanding of the difference between description, analysis and evaluation. It includes paragraph analysis, a detailed language review reference sheet, graph...
by AEUK | Aug 31, 2021
Listening Note-Taking Methods 2 This lesson is an introduction to abbreviations and taking notes using linear, mind map and table methods. The lesson includes four 2-minute lectures and one 8-minute lecture to practice using these methods. Webpage Example Time:...
by AEUK | Aug 9, 2021
Academic Synthesis This lesson is designed to support students in their understanding and use of synthesising sources. It includes noticing the use of sources in context, a language focus with examples, two guided writing practice activities, a freer practice...
by AEUK | Jul 23, 2021
Academic Examples: Exemplification This lesson is designed to support students in their understanding and use of exemplification. It includes noticing the language in context, a language review with examples, four guided practice activities, a freer practice...
by AEUK | Jun 29, 2021
Academic Definitions This lesson is designed to help students to write short and extended definitions. It contains a prior knowledge discussion, seven guided learning activities, two language reviews, a freer practice writing task, peer feedback checklist, homework...
by AEUK | Jun 4, 2021
Paraphrasing 2: Improve your Paraphrasing Skills This lesson helps students to improve their paraphrasing skills. The guided learning approach includes a text analysis activity where students identify the paraphrasing strategies, five sentence-level tasks to practise...
by AEUK | May 24, 2021
Noun Phrases 2 This lesson is designed to help students write more concisely by using noun phrases. It takes students through a whole range of tasks including noticing the language in context, eight guided practice tasks and five freer practice activities....
by AEUK | May 9, 2021
4 tips to improve active listening skills by A.Lyon This lesson is an introduction to active listening. It focuses on four key improvements to become a better active listener. It includes set of listening questions and an active listening speaking task (mirroring,...
by AEUK | Apr 29, 2021
Listening note-taking methods 1 [new 2021] This lesson is an introduction to taking notes using a variety of methods. It begins by providing a guide to seven common methods. The lesson include seven 1-minute listenings and one 8-minute lecture to practice using these...
by AEUK | Apr 25, 2021
Referencing: APA 7th Edition Referencing Worksheet This lesson supports students in their understanding and use of APA referencing. It contains six worksheets: a discussion on referencing, a noticing activity, a reordering task, an error identification exercise, a...
by AEUK | Apr 25, 2021
Referencing: Harvard Referencing Worksheet 2 This lesson supports students in their understanding and use of Harvard referencing. It contains six worksheets: a discussion on referencing, a noticing activity, a reordering task, an error identification exercise, a...
by AEUK | Apr 16, 2021
How to use www.citethisforme.com This lesson is an introduction to using an online reference generator: www.citethisforme.com. It begins by providing a step-by-step guide to using the application and its many functions. The lesson is a task-based activity where...
by AEUK | Apr 11, 2021
Reading Strategies 1 [new 2021] This lesson helps improve students’ awareness of key reading strategies. It practises prediction, surveying, skimming, scanning, guessing unknown words, reading for detail and summarising. It includes a 480-word text. Webpage link...
by AEUK | Mar 26, 2021
5x Mini Lectures Book 2 (new for 2021) Lessons: COVID-19, Zero waste, Fast fashion, Fintech, Mental health AMAZING VALUE – five mini-lectures in one book. Each listening includes video/mp3, PPT slides, question sheet & a transcript. Webpage link Example...
by AEUK | Mar 26, 2021
5x Instant Readings Book 2 Lessons: COVID-19, Zero waste, Fast fashion, Fintech, Mental health AMAZING VALUE – five 400-word texts in one book. Each reading includes a reading text, comprehension questions and answers. Webpage link Example. Level *****...
by AEUK | Mar 26, 2021
5x Instant Lessons Book 2 (new for 2021) Lessons: COVID-19, Zero waste, Fast fashion, Fintech, Mental health AMAZING VALUE – five instant lessons in one book. Each lesson includes a reading, listening. speaking & writing. Approximate time 1-2 hours per...
by AEUK | Mar 25, 2021
Instant lesson: Mental Health (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy) This instant lesson includes an introduction, a reading text (& comprehension questions), a 4-minute lecture listening (& comprehension questions), a speaking discussion (based on the two...
by AEUK | Mar 24, 2021
Instant Lesson: Fintech This instant lesson includes an introduction, a reading text (& comprehension questions), a 4-minute lecture listening (& comprehension questions), a speaking discussion (based on the two texts) and a paragraph writing exercise. Webpage...
by AEUK | Mar 19, 2021
Verb Patterns This lesson helps improve students’ awareness of verb patterns (verb + infinitive, verb + to infinitive, verb + gerund, verb + that clause, verb + wh-clause) . It includes a language review section, lots of guided practice and freer paragraph...
by AEUK | Mar 18, 2021
Instant Lesson: Fast Fashion This instant lesson includes an introduction, a reading text (& comprehension questions), a 4-minute lecture listening (& comprehension questions), a speaking discussion (based on the two texts) and a paragraph writing exercise....
by AEUK | Mar 10, 2021
5x Instant Readings Book 1 Reading Text Lessons: Cruise Industry, Charities, Electric Cars, Single Use Plastics, Biohacking AMAZING VALUE – five 400-word texts in one book. Each reading includes a reading text, comprehension questions and answers. Webpage link...
by AEUK | Mar 5, 2021
5x Mini Lectures Book 1 Mini-Lecture Lessons: Cruise Industry, Charities, Electric Cars, Single Use Plastics, Biohacking AMAZING VALUE – five instant lessons in one book. Each listening includes video/mp3, PPT slides, question sheet & a transcript. Webpage...
by AEUK | Mar 5, 2021
5x Instant Lessons Book 1 Lessons: Cruise Industry, Charities, Electric Cars, Single Use Plastics, Biohacking AMAZING VALUE – five instant lessons in one book. Each lesson includes a reading, listening. speaking and writing. Approximate time 1-2 hours per...
by AEUK | Mar 4, 2021
Instant lesson: Zero Waste Movement This instant lesson includes an introduction, a reading text (& comprehension questions), a 4-minute lecture listening (& comprehension questions), a speaking discussion (based on the two texts) and a paragraph writing...
by AEUK | Mar 4, 2021
Instant Lesson: COVID-19 Pandemic This instant lesson includes an introduction, a reading text (& comprehension questions), a 4-minute lecture listening (& comprehension questions), a speaking discussion (based on the two texts) and a paragraph writing...
