Lesson 15: Climate Change — Science and Action
A B2 English lesson exploring the science behind climate change and the actions being taken to address it, through passive voice, reported speech, idioms, and nuanced language.
About this lesson
In this lesson, you will develop advanced comprehension and language skills for discussing and writing about climate change. You will practise the passive voice, reported speech, and precise phrasing when summarising scientific data and policy. You will expand your vocabulary with key terms and idioms suited to debates, news contexts, and professional settings. Hands-on exercises will help you express your stance, paraphrase with confidence, and listen critically.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Enrich your vocabulary around science, policy, and sustainability
- Practise the passive voice in abstract contexts
- Train reported speech for retelling statements and news
- Paraphrase complex ideas accurately and with nuance
- Develop listening and dictation skills using authentic materials
Lesson vocabulary
- emissions Greenhouse gases are emitted by human activities.
- feedback loop Scientists stated that feedback loops could amplify warming beyond expectations.
- deforestation He explained that deforestation contributed to global warming.
- fossil fuels Fossil fuel subsidies are being phased out.
- sustainability It is widely believed that investing in renewable energy sources is crucial for a sustainable future.
- offset Companies are seeking ways to offset their carbon emissions.
- carbon pricing Carbon pricing is seen as a key tool for reducing emissions.
- power grid The power grid must be modernised to accommodate renewable energy.
- electrification Electrification of transport is accelerating across Europe.
- drought The community was advised to prepare for more frequent droughts in the coming years.
- resilience Cities are investing in resilience to cope with extreme weather events.
- biodiversity Deforestation is a major threat to biodiversity.
- stakeholders Effective climate action requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders.
- implementation The government announced that new regulations would be implemented to curb emissions.
- consensus Despite the challenges, a global consensus on climate policy is gradually emerging.