Lesson 2: 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