In this New York Times lesson, students examine Times infographics about income and wealth distribution in the United States and discuss what this information says about society (2012-20).

In 7 minutes this video presents different sides and view points, while being fair and as neutral as possible (2018).

22-minute podcast by leonardoenglish.com We have been recycling for decades, yet only 9% of the world's plastic has ever been successfully recycled. Free podcasts; to have access to the transcript and vocabulary you have to register

Englische Redewendungen mit Erklärungen.ʺBetween the devil and the deep seaʺ ʺAn ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit.ʺ ʺA rolling stone gathers no moss.ʺ und viele mehr.

In this New York Times lesson, students reflect on why democracies are worth protecting, what elements are essential to a healthy democracy and how it is that democracies sometimes fail (2018).

In addressing the compelling question “Is free trade worth the price?” students will work through a series of supporting questions, performance tasks, and sources in order to construct an argument with evidence and counterevidence from a variety of sources (USA: EconEd 2016-20).

ʺUsing the right language at the appropriate time is essential for any debate worth its salt. Use these phrases to help shore up your debating tone and style.ʺ Download Worksheets- PDF formatted: Debate phrases and debating structure PDFInformal-phrases-and-structure PDFFormal phrases and structure PDF

This short scene (2 mins) from the 1996 blockbuster is a quaint variation of patriotic speeches. Here, the fictional American president gives a motivational talk to the last surviving human fighter pilots before an imminent battle with an alien invasion force. The speech is full of references to the Declaration of Independence, mixing American ideals and ideological concepts ...

Young people around the world are increasingly affected by violence, social problems, and a lack of respect for each other and the world around them. Educators in many countries are impacted by greater challenges and pressures. The Living Values Education Program is effective in decreasing violence and bullying, and in creating safe, caring school climates which are conducive ...

Welchen Einfluss hat die EU auf die Klimapolitik? Und was können junge Menschen tun, um die Zukunft Europas und die Klimaschutzpolitik mitzugestalten? Europa und der Klimawandel sind zwei Themen, die junge Menschen derzeit stark bewegen. Das zeigt sich insbesondere bei den Fridays for Future-Demonstrationen. Viele junge Menschen wünschen sich mehr Möglichkeiten, um in ...