C290 min
Social & Global Issues
Populism’s Push: Challenging European Democracy
- Debate, Conversation
- Reading comprehension
- Listening comprehension
ESL lesson plans · A1 to C2
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C290 min
Tourism & Travel
Dark Tourism – Beyond the Guidebook
- Discussion, Conversation
- Reading comprehension
- Listening comprehension
C290 min
Technology & Science
Ethical implications of technology and AI
- Discussion, Conversation
- Interpreting quotes
- Listening comprehension
C290 min
Environment
The Global Path to a Sustainable Future
- Discussion, Conversation
- Interpreting quotes
- Listening comprehension
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