by AEUK | Aug 19, 2019
How to see past your own perspective and find truth – Michael Patrick Lynch TED TALK: This lecture discusses how we have become all polarised in our shared values and need to apply three concepts to create a common reality of truth. Webpage Level: ***** [C1]...
by AEUK | Aug 18, 2019
How we’re priming some kids for college and others for prison – Alice Gothman TED TALK: An examination of a bias criminal justice system that racial discriminates against poorer black communities in America. Listening worksheets use a range of test type...
by AEUK | Aug 14, 2019
Seminar Listening 2 [3 minute seminar] This listening worksheet is four teachers discussing whether it is better to learn English online or in a regular classroom. Each teacher provider an opinion and a justification for their choice Example Level ***** [B1/B2/C1]...
by AEUK | Aug 9, 2019
The investment logic for sustainability- Chris McKnett TED TALK: The importance of investing in the sustainable areas of environment, social and corporate governance. The lecture provides examples of companies that are deploying sustainable and productive outcomes....
by AEUK | Aug 2, 2019
What you should know about vaping and e-cigarettes – Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin TED TALK: This Ted talk discusses how vaping has become an epidemic in the U.S and some of the dangers of e-liquids. The lecture provides a background on different types of vaping, data on...
by AEUK | Jul 28, 2019
Academic Integrity – Discussion Lesson This is a great speaking lesson on the values and principles of academic integrity. Defining ‘academic integrity’, A kinaesthetic speaking activity on the key terms of academic misconduct. A yes/no...
by AEUK | Jul 27, 2019
Seminar Listening [1 – 5 minute seminar] This listening worksheet is four different nationalities discussing ‘American Values’. Students listen and take notes on what the different nationalities (Indian, Ethiopian, Japanese, American) say about...
by AEUK | Jul 5, 2019
Week 1 Book: Introductory Lessons to EAP This PDF book provides a number of resources suitable for the first week on an EAP course. (Presessional, Foundation, or University English study courses). It includes: getting organised ideas, a getting-to-know you activity, ...
by AEUK | Jun 22, 2019
Language Revision: The Basics This lesson is a basic worksheet to revise key meta-language used by teachers in the classroom. It’s a great lesson to do at the beginning of EAP course because it is helpful revision of key terms that students are expected to be...
by AEUK | Jun 21, 2019
Classroom Questions: Improving Students’ Interaction Skills This lesson is a basic worksheet for student’s to create common classroom questions. Examples are asking the teacher for an example, or what’s a synonym of that word? This lesson helps to...
by AEUK | Jun 21, 2019
Classroom Mingle: Getting-to-Know You This lesson comprises of twenty different speaking questions. Students mingle around the room asking and answering questions on a range of questions based around their university study. (See example). Webpage Link Level *****...
by AEUK | Jun 17, 2019
Speaking: Procrastination Students start by discussing and writing a possible procrastination definition. This is then followed by a discussion about the causes, effects and possible solutions connected to procrastination. Helpful teacher’s notes to guide the...
by AEUK | Jun 16, 2019
Procrastination: Inside the mind of a master procrastination – Tim Urban TED TALK: A really funny talk on three characters that play an important part in the mind of a procrastinator. Includes comprehension questions and a PPT (Example). Level ***** [B2/C1] ...
by AEUK | Jun 16, 2019
Dictogloss: Procrastination A definition of plagiarism that includes two established scholars in the field and the two forms of procrastination. Example Webpage Link More dictogloss lessons Level: ***** [B1/B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP INSTITUTIONAL...
by AEUK | Jun 16, 2019
Procrastination Lesson Resource Book This lesson includes three resources: 1) A definition writing (including a dictation/dictogloss). 2) A discussion worksheet about the causes, effects and possible solutions connected to procrastination, 3) A TED Talk lecture...
by AEUK | Jun 4, 2019
Listening Test: US Gun Culture This lecture focuses on the rise of gun related deaths and mass shootings in the U.S. It investigates the barriers that prevent stricter gun controls and calls for a ban on semi-automatic weapons. It includes a video, test questions,...
by AEUK | May 6, 2019
Speaking Tasks: Analysis & Evaluation This lessons includes six speaking task cards (halls of residence, speaking English, greener university, plagiarism, congestion, homelessness). In small groups students discuss the situation, analyse the key issues/areas and...
by AEUK | Apr 10, 2019
Writing Summary: Academic Plagiarism: Writing Mills The text discusses what is academic plagiarism, what are custom essay writing services (writing mills) and why university students use them. It highlights the key problems associated with using these sites and...
by AEUK | Apr 10, 2019
Reading Test: Academic Plagiarism The text discusses what is academic plagiarism, what are custom essay writing services and why university students use them. It highlights the key problems associated with using these sites and offers possible solutions to prevent...
by AEUK | Apr 10, 2019
Academic Plagiarism- Lecture Listening Lesson This lecture focuses on academic plagiarism, custom essay writing services and the associated problems and solutions. It includes a video, test questions, tapescript and PPT Example Level ***** [B2/C1] PPT link in...
by AEUK | Apr 10, 2019
Dictogloss #13: Academic Plagiarism A definition of plagiarism, the different forms of plagiarism and essay writing services. Key language areas: gerunds (ing forms) / plagiarism terminology. Example Level: ***** [B1/B2/C1] / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP INSTITUTIONAL...
by AEUK | Mar 23, 2019
Reading Test: Economic Inequality The text defines economic inequality. It discuses differences in income distribution between the rich and poor, it highlights how inequality his measured and offers a range of solutions to address income inequality. The reading test...
by AEUK | Mar 23, 2019
Economic Inequality- Lecture Listening Lesson This is a lecture on what economic inequality is, how wealth is distributed, how the past has affected the present and the current debate. It includes: a video, test questions and PPT Webpage ( example). Level *****...
by AEUK | Mar 17, 2019
Listening Test: Ethical Consumerism This is a lecture on defining the ethical consumerism, the associated problems with consumers and the positive advances in the ethical consumerism movement. It includes a video, test questions and PPT Webpage Example Level *****...
by AEUK | Feb 25, 2019
Presentation Speaking Criteria (updated 2023) This is a basic criteria to assess & grade presentation speaking skills. It has three key criteria: Language Accuracy & Language Range (25%), Fluency & Pronunciation (25%) and Presentation & Engagement...
by AEUK | Feb 23, 2019
Seminar Speaking Criteria x 2 (updated 2023) This includes one basic seminar speaking criteria to assess seminar speaking skills and contains four key criteria: Language Accuracy (20%), Language Range (20%), Pronunciation (20%) & Communicative Effectiveness (40%),...
by AEUK | Feb 22, 2019
Describing Graphs: Analysis & Evaluation (updated 2023) This lesson begins with describing basic graphs and suggesting what they could represent. It then provides the language necessary for describing, analysing and evaluating. This is followed by students...
by AEUK | Feb 22, 2019
Describing Graphs: The Basics This lesson begins by labelling the key features of a graph and naming different graph / chart types. It then provides practice in describing a range of different lines (peak, plummet, etc..). This is followed by a fun activity where in...
by AEUK | Feb 21, 2019
Improve your Academic Presentation Power Point Slides These are PPT slides from the above video or go here. It’s a great way to explain how to present effective slides by using the correct fonts, focusing on key points and using animation to help audience...
by AEUK | Feb 17, 2019
Academic Word Formation: Sublist 1- 4 This lesson is a word formation activity. Each table contains approximately 20 verbs and students need to add the corresponding nouns and adjectives. This then follows with a contextualised sentence gap fill using these words....
by AEUK | Dec 18, 2018
Build a tower, build a team – Tom Wujec TED TALK: This talks discusses how a team-building activity called the ‘Marshmallow Challenge’ helps develop team cohesion. The lesson includes teacher’s notes, comprehension questions, critical thinking questions and an answer...
by AEUK | Dec 18, 2018
Teamwork Lesson – 1x reading, 1x activity & 1x listening This lesson develops an understanding of teamwork. The lesson includes a discussion, a reading on creating a good team, a FUN ‘Marshmallow Challenge’ team-building activity and a short TED Talk lecture...
by AEUK | Dec 8, 2018
Designer Babies Academic Seminar Download 1x listening worksheet 2x texts This is an academic seminar discussion lesson. Students take notes on a short lecture and two short texts. The students use these notes to take part in academic seminar. Example. Level: *****...
by AEUK | Nov 19, 2018
Listening Circles This download includes teachers’ notes and student copies of all worksheets necessary to run a listening circles class. It creates an integrative part of classroom learning. Example Level: *****...
by AEUK | Aug 12, 2018
Cohesion & Coherence This worksheet helps to consolidate what is ‘cohesion’ with a focus on pronouns, word forms and summary nouns. It also includes a coherence sheet on key connections and two practice activities. Example Webpage link Level: *****...
by AEUK | Jul 8, 2018
The Academic Journal Peer Review Process – NC State University This NC State university video explains how an academic scholar submits a research paper to a journal publishing company and the full process the article goes through before it is published. This...
by AEUK | Jul 8, 2018
The C.R.A.A.P Test – a guide to evaluating sources – UoSA This University of South Australia video explains what is the C.R.A.A.P Test and how to use it to evaluate all types of information. This worksheet helps students to understand what is considered a...
by AEUK | Jun 5, 2018
Reading & Writing Argument Essay Topic: Mergers & Acquisitions. Two short texts (included) – students read the texts, make notes of key arguments, and write a 400-600 word essay using in-text referencing and paraphrasing. The essay should follow (block...
by AEUK | Apr 29, 2018
SPSE Essay: Wind Energy The text discusses wind energy in the UK, the problems of weather fluctuations & suggests other forms of sustainable energy to create a consistent energy source. Students read text & identify the SPSE. Extra activity: research another...
by AEUK | Apr 29, 2018
SPSE 7x Lesson PDF Book Seven lessons in one book: Obesity / Shanty towns / Oil and gas / Wind Power / Burj Khalifa / Fracking / Nuclear Power SPSE Reading & Writing Lessons. These lessons includes all texts, teacher’s notes, an outline plan and model...
by AEUK | Apr 29, 2018
Nuclear Power: The Building of Hinkley Point C Four texts on the construction of HPC Nuclear Power Plant and the associated problems with the company financing it and unreliable nuclear reactor technology. Students read four short texts, create an outline and then...
by AEUK | Apr 29, 2018
Fracking: Shale Gas Extraction Three texts on what is fracking, associated problems with the disposal of fracking waste water mixed with hazardous chemicals and a possible solution using modern technology. Students read three short texts, create an outline & then...
by AEUK | Apr 29, 2018
Burj Khalifa SPSE Reading & Writing Lesson. Three texts on how the Burj Khalifa was built, the problems it encountered and what solutions were implemented. Students read three short texts, create an outline and then write an SPSE essay. The lesson includes all...
by AEUK | Apr 4, 2018
The Gig Economy Lesson Book Six lessons in one book – all based on the Gig Economy Introduction to the Gig Economy Definition of The Gig Economy [Dictogloss] Reading Text & Test-type Questions Writing a summary – based on Reading Text Lecture Listening...
by AEUK | Mar 4, 2018
The Gig Economy – AEUK Test This is a lecture on the defining the Gig Economy and discussing the positives and negatives of three Gig Economies (AirBnB, Uber and Task Rabbit). It includes a video, test questions and PPT Webpage Link (example). Level *****...
by AEUK | Mar 3, 2018
Fair Trade: A just world starts with you – Benjamin Conard TEDX Talk: The reality of farming in developing countries and how Fair Trade Certification helps farmers receive fair prices, alleviate poverty and improve local communities.Listening worksheets use a...
by AEUK | Mar 2, 2018
The Future of Fair Trade This is a 28-minute Radio Podcast from BBC Radio 4. It interviews a wide range of people connected to the Fair Trade organisation from directors through to farmers. The podcast divides into two parts with the first 15 minutes discussing the...
by AEUK | Feb 19, 2018
Independent Learning This worksheet is based on four independent study videos from four different universities. Listen to the videos and take notes. Then use your notes to answer the questions and compare your answers to the key answers. AEUK Webpage link Example ...
by AEUK | Feb 18, 2018
Thesis Statements: How to Write a Thesis Statement This lesson / worksheet presents the key sections to an academic introduction. It focuses on different writing structures using words like however, although, despite and then includes a writing task. Students write...
by AEUK | Feb 17, 2018
Academic Introductions This lesson / worksheet presents the key sections to an academic introduction. It then focuses on highlighting the key sections in three model introductions with particular attention to the thesis (question / topics / stance) and finally...
