Business English/Video-Based: "Four failed inventions that changed the world"

This lesson plan combines Business English, technology, inventions, IT, virtual reality, medicine, listening comprehension, discussions, vocabulary, projects, videos and debates in one lesson.

What is it?

• a no-prep lesson plan for adults and professionals
• speaking
• vocabulary
• reading
• video - listening
• real-life content
• ESL levels: B1+/C1
• PDF and PowerPoint
• based on a BBC Video:
• Four failed inventions that changed the world

What's included?

• a fully designed lesson for at least 90 minutes that requires no preparation - 4 pages full of various activities
• a fully animated PowerPoint presentation (same content - some elements are not editable!)
• in both A4 and US letter formats
• two versions - one for your students and one for you!

Activities:

• Warm-up
• discuss the questions
• Trivia
• choose the correct option
• Vocabulary
• definitions
• fill in the gaps
• finish the sentences
• Watch the Video
• put the topics in order
• fill in the gaps
• share your opinion
• Think and Brainstorm
• funny inventions
• Project
• research statistics

Aims:

• to improve communication by discussing various topics related to science, inventions, videos, technology, ideas, and more!
• to improve thematic vocabulary skills
• to improve functional language skills
• to practise giving opinions and advice
• to practise active listening
• to practise real-life topics

Terms of Use:

This product can be used for educational purposes.

It is strictly forbidden to copy, resell or share this lesson plan without written permission from Handy English.