Extraordinary Communities - Listening and Speaking lesson

Extraordinary Communities – Student Worksheet

Level: B2+ / C1 | Skill Focus: Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking

This engaging and ready-to-use student worksheet invites learners to explore some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual small communities. Ideal for upper-intermediate and advanced learners, the lesson promotes individual autonomy, group interaction, and thoughtful reflection — all while developing language skills.

What’s Included:

• A dice-based interactive video jigsaw activity
• Curated video links to five real-life extraordinary communities
• Note-taking tasks to build active listening and vocabulary
• Structured speaking prompts to guide peer presentations
• A comparative writing extension task (homework or extra practice)
• Space for reflection and critical thinking about local/global lifestyles

Skills Developed:

• Listening for specific and general information
• Summarizing and synthesizing ideas
• Organizing and delivering short presentations
• Comparing and contrasting ideas
• Expanding cultural awareness and global citizenship

...and much more:

• No prep needed — all links and steps are included
• Encourages student choice and autonomy
• Flexible: can be used in 60–90-minute lessons or extended for homework
• Sparks meaningful conversation and cultural insights
• Works well for both online and in-person classes