by AEUK | May 11, 2020
Reading Test: Mobile Phone Addiction The text discusses the rise in mobile phone use, the factors that lead to addiction and implications for the future. The reading test worksheet tests headings / T,F,NG / open answers / gap fill / information tables / reference...
by AEUK | May 9, 2020
The Decline of the British High Street A short 8-minute listening lecture written by AEUK on the high street. It discusses the history, the current situation and its economic and societal effects and finishes with some possible solutions. It includes a video, test...
by AEUK | May 3, 2020
5x One-Sided Argument Essays AMAZING VALUE – block and point-by-point one-sided arguments. Webpage link Example. Level ***** [B1/B2] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP The book includes: Wind energy, Climate Change, Vegetarianism, Museums, The High...
by AEUK | May 2, 2020
Listening Test: A Brief Overview of Museums A short 9-minute listening lecture written by AEUK on museums. It discusses in detail the purpose of museums, how they are funded, their popularity and their future evolution, It includes a video, test questions,...
by AEUK | May 2, 2020
One-Sided Academic Argument Essay: Is the British High Street Dying? Question: Do you agree that the British high street is dying? This essay examines the keys arguments that high business rates and the popularity of internet shopping have caused many physical shops...
by AEUK | Apr 28, 2020
One-Sided Academic Argument Essay: Museums Question: Should museums be free for everyone? This essay examines the keys arguments around how museums encourage cultural awareness and public education. This lesson contains two essays: one block and one point-to-point. ...
by AEUK | Apr 28, 2020
Happiness Lesson PDF Book AMAZING VALUE – Six lessons in one book. Introduction, Happiness definitions. Happiness questionnaire, Reading test & summary writing, 1 x lecture listening Seminar Webpage link Example Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP...
by AEUK | Apr 26, 2020
The environmental impact of Fast Fashion – by S.Williams This lecture discusses how the fast fashion clothing industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world. It focuses on materials, manufacturing and consumer waste. The worksheet is based on note-taking...
by AEUK | Apr 25, 2020
One-Sided Academic Argument Essay: Vegetarianism Question: Is a vegetarian diet healthier and better for the environment? This essay examines the keys arguments around cruelty, human anatomy and environmental processes. This lesson contains two essay. one block and...
by AEUK | Apr 25, 2020
One-Sided Academic Argument Essay: Climate Change Question: Is Climate Change a result of human activities? This essay investigates the key research behind Climate Change and the arguments that this research is bias and exaggerated. This lesson contains two essays:...
by AEUK | Apr 25, 2020
One-Sided Argument Essay: Wind Energy Question: Can wind energy replace electricity power stations? This essay investigates the problems with wind energy against the economic and polluting problems of traditional energy production. It includes two essays two written...
by AEUK | Apr 25, 2020
One-Sided Essay Structure Lesson This lesson will help students’ ability to identify argument essay question words, to consider the different ways of structuring an essay (block or point-by-point) and to analyse two model essays for structure and language. Webpage...
by AEUK | Apr 21, 2020
Understanding Happiness: Reading & Summary Writing Lesson The text discusses the three dimensions of happiness, happiness at home and work and the recent research into what are the important features of happiness. Students take notes on key idea and write a...
by AEUK | Apr 21, 2020
Reading Test: Understanding Happiness The text discusses the three dimensions of happiness, happiness at home and work and the recent research into what are the important features of happiness. The reading test worksheet tests headings / T,F,NG / open answers / gap...
by AEUK | Apr 21, 2020
Economic Inequality by AEUK This lecture discusses what is economic inequality, how wealth is distributed, how the past has affected the future and the current debate. The worksheet is based on note-taking followed by a gap-fill summary. Webpage link Example. Level:...
by AEUK | Apr 21, 2020
Business Model Innovation – University of St.Gallen This lecture discusses how important innovation is for a company. It defines what is business model innovation and discusses the key steps in using business model patterns to reinvent a company or...
by AEUK | Apr 14, 2020
What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution? – Graeme Codrington This lecture briefly highlights how the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Industrial Revolutions connect to the 4th Industrial revolution. It clearly explains what is and what isn’t the Fourth Industrial...
by AEUK | Apr 9, 2020
Academic Style 2: Paragraph Analysis, Comparison & Discussion This lesson compares two paragraphs on CSR (informal and formal), discusses the conventions of academic style finishes with a sentence re-writing activity.. (Example) Time: 60mins. Level *****...
by AEUK | Mar 30, 2020
Academic Paragraph Analysis: Block & Point-by-Point This lesson helps students identify the key elements in paragraph writing using an economic inequality text. It focuses on two structures of block and point-by-point. Students analyse each sample paragraph for...
by AEUK | Mar 25, 2020
Globalisation: economic, political, & cultural relationships (new for 2020) – by Edeos This lecture discusses the key elements to the rise of globalisation. It focuses on the inter-connected relationships of politics, culture and the economy. It includes a...
by AEUK | Mar 17, 2020
Why some countries are poor and others are rich – The School of Life A really good lecture on the three key elements of why some countries are poor. It discusses how corruption of institutions, culture and geographical features all play a significant role in...
by AEUK | Mar 8, 2020
Critical Thinking Lesson PDF Book AMAZING VALUE Five lessons in one book. Introduction, Definition, Text analysis reading, Lecture listening test, Speaking discussion. Webpage link Example. TEACHER MEMBERSHIP INSTITUTIONAL...
by AEUK | Mar 6, 2020
Critical Speaking – 8 questions most people get wrong! A great lesson for highlighting facts over opinions. This lesson asks students to discuss 8 questions based around a variety of topics. The lesson is based on research by Hans Rosling a UN advisor,...
by AEUK | Mar 3, 2020
Bloom’s Taxonomy – Higher-Order Thinking Skills LSU Centre for Academic Success This short video provides a brief overview of Bloom’s taxonomy: classification of learning levels. It discusses each level but pays particular attention to the higher...
by AEUK | Feb 29, 2020
Critical Thinking: An Introduction – Lecture Listening Lesson This lecture focuses on critical thinking at university. It includes a definition, alternative thinking styles, Bloom’s taxonomy and how to apply analysing and evaluation questions to reading...
by AEUK | Feb 26, 2020
Text analysis 1: Going to University (Updated 2024) A great lesson for developing and practising critical thinking skills. It is a 400-word text on ‘going to university’ with over 15 possible problems. Students use the higher level thinking skills of...
by AEUK | Feb 25, 2020
5 tips to improve critical thinking – Samantha Agoos TED TALK: This lecture discusses briefly what is critical thinking and five key strategies to apply to improve critical thinking. It is a good listening as an introduction to criticality. Webpage Example. ...
by AEUK | Feb 19, 2020
Introduction to the AWL Using Synonyms: Sublist 1- 4 This is a great lesson to introduce the Academic Word List (AWL). It begins with a small explanation about the AWL. This is then followed with a focus activity on Sublist 1 by identifying possible synonyms –...
by AEUK | Feb 16, 2020
Would you sacrifice one person to save five? – Eleanor Nelson TED TALK: This lecture discusses an ethical dilemma called ‘The Trolley Problem’ devised by Philippa Foot (1967). It highlights why this type of ethical analysis is important in...
by AEUK | Feb 15, 2020
Taking trash talk to a whole new level – Peter Harris TED TALK: The lecturer discusses how road transport related emissions could be significantly reduced by using waste-derived methane as a fuel. Example Webpage Level: ***** [B1/B2/C1] / Video [09:55] /...
by AEUK | Jan 14, 2020
Video Games: Reading & Summary Writing Lesson The text discusses three serious health issues connected to playing video games. The text uses eight key sources to highlight gaming to be a future health concern. Students take notes on key idea and write a summary...
by AEUK | Jan 14, 2020
Reading Test: The Impact of Video Games on Health The text discusses three serious health issues connected to playing video games. The text uses eight key sources to highlight gaming to be a future health concern. The reading test worksheet tests headings, T/F/NG,...
by AEUK | Jan 14, 2020
Video Games Lesson PDF Book Five lessons in one book. Introduction, definition, reading test, summary writing, lecture listening & seminar. Webpage link Example. TEACHER MEMBERSHIP INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP The book includes: Introduction: speaking &...
by AEUK | Dec 10, 2019
TED Talk Test: Your Brain on Video Games – Daphne Bavelier TED TALK: This TED talk discusses how action-packed shooter games can be used as educational and rehabilitation tools. It provides clear examples of research and an analysis of the brain. Listening...
by AEUK | Nov 7, 2019
Oil & Gas SPSE Lesson (writing &/or reading) QUESTION: In the future, the Earth is likely to run out of oil and gas. What problems do you foresee? What are the possible solutions? How effective are these solutions? Answer this question and write a SPSE essay...
by AEUK | Nov 6, 2019
Shanty Towns: Reading &/or Writing SPSE Lesson Question: Shanty Towns are unhealthy environments for people to live. What problems do they have? What are he possible solutions? How effective are these solutions Answer this question and write between 200 – 300...
by AEUK | Oct 21, 2019
Economic Inequality: Summary Reading & Writing Lesson The text discusses what is economic inequality and how it is measured. It also discusses the unfairness of wealth distribution between the rich and the poor and suggests possible solutions to address the...
by AEUK | Oct 20, 2019
Economic Inequality Lesson book AMAZING VALUE – Five lessons in one book. Introduction, definition, reading test, summary writing, [extra reading] lecture listening & seminar Dictogloss #17 Economic Inequality Reading Test: Economic inequality By A. Watson...
by AEUK | Oct 16, 2019
Dictogloss #17: Economic Inequality A definition of Economic Inequality that explains the two key parameters and key terms connected to these. Example Webpage Level: ***** [B1/B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP INSTITUTIONAL...
by AEUK | Sep 19, 2019
Artificial Intelligence Lesson PDF Book AMAZING VALUE – Five lessons in one book. Introduction, definition, reading & summary writing, 2 x lecture listenings & seminar Includes Dictogloss #16 Artificial Intelligence AEUK Reading & summary...
by AEUK | Sep 19, 2019
Dictogloss #16: Artificial Intelligence [A.I] A definition of artificial Intelligence which includes key sources and the two main classifications.. Example Webpage Level: ***** [B1/B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP INSTITUTIONAL...
by AEUK | Sep 10, 2019
Noise Pollution Lesson PDF Book AMAZING VALUE – Five lessons in one book. Introduction, definition, reading test, summary writing, lecture listening & seminar. More information. Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP The book includes:...
by AEUK | Aug 22, 2019
Dictogloss #15: Noise Pollution A definition of noise pollution, the main sources associated with it and the key detrimental health effects. Webpage link Example Level: ***** [B1/B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP INSTITUTIONAL...
by AEUK | Aug 22, 2019
Noise Pollution: Reading & Summary Writing Lesson The text discusses what noise pollution is and how it has recently been recognised as harmful to health. The text explores recent empirical evidence into the detrimental effects of noise pollution and presents the...
by AEUK | Aug 22, 2019
Reading Test: Noise Pollution – The Under-Estimated Threat to Health The text discusses what noise pollution is and how it has recently been recognised as harmful to health. The text explores recent empirical evidence into the deterimental effects of noise...
by AEUK | Aug 22, 2019
Seminar Listening 3 [5 minute seminar] This listening worksheet is three teachers discussing their views on the TED Talk lecture: The Happy Planet Index by Nic Marks Webpage link (see example). Level ***** [B1/B2] / Video (5.00) / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP INSTITUTIONAL...
by AEUK | Aug 21, 2019
How can A.I save humanity? – Kai Fu Lee, TED TALK: This lecture discusses how China has embraced A.I technology and is accelerating its advancement. It focuses on the main challenges that we all face with an A.I future and how it will positively compliment our...
by AEUK | Aug 21, 2019
Noun Phrases This lesson is a worksheet to highlight what are noun phrases and provide valuable practice. It focuses on the key concepts of quantifiers, adjectives and nouns, noun + noun, noun + preposition and noun clause combinations. Webpage (see example). ...
by AEUK | Aug 21, 2019
Why noise pollution is bad for your health and what you can do about it. – Mathias Basner TED TALK: This lecture discusses the rise in environmental noise and its psychological and physical effects. It proposes a number of possible solutions to control and...
by AEUK | Aug 19, 2019
Social media and the end of gender – Johanna Blakley TED TALK: This Ted talk discusses how social media has changed the way that mass media understands its audience. Marketing used to be based on demographics but the recent progression in group formation on social...
