Talking Taboo in ELT contexts (B2/B2+)

A compilation of six ready-made lesson plans with a thematic focus on controversial and sensitive issues. This ebook is designed specifically to address a wide range of 'contemporary controversies' such as immigration, disability, gender and sexuality, gender roles, female empowerment and reproductive freedom.

Category: General English, social phenomena, contemporary controversies, PARSNIPs, taboo

CEFR: B2+

Student profile: young adults, adults

Publication overview:



• this resource aims to develop critical literacy and encourage a culture of mutual respect of varying opinions in the classroom by engaging your students with a plethora of stimulating tasks and activities based on authentic resources and thought-provoking topics which may serve as a starting point for meaningful in-class debates and discussions
• because of its subject matter, this ebook is the most suitable for young adults/adults who demonstrate higher levels of proficiency (B2 and B2+)
• works well in one-on-one or small group settings, both online and offline, flipped classroom friendly
• the methodology used combines the assumptions of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and the Lexical Approach