Key Idea: Human ingenuity is about what people create: entertainment, art, the media, technology and science. You learn to describe these things and to judge them.
Phrases for every lesson
- Give your view: In my opinion… / I'd argue that…
- Weigh two sides: On the one hand… on the other hand…
- Link your ideas: however, therefore, although
- Writing: pick the right text type and tone. Plan a catchy start, your ideas and a strong ending.
Entertainment
- Words: a show, a gig, to stream, to binge-watch, gaming, dull, to recommend
- Debate: live shows or streaming? Is gaming a waste of time or a valuable pastime?
Artistic expression
- Words: work of art, painting, exhibition, novel, play, to move someone, to convey a message
- Debate: is art emotion and culture, or is it boring and distant?
Communication & media
- Words: the news, the press, to get informed, to check the source, fake news, a reliable source
- Debate: instant online news or the traditional press? Free information or fake news?
Technology
- Words: device, screen, app, artificial intelligence, to code, to be connected
- Debate: too much screen time or staying connected? Do robots destroy jobs or create them?
Scientific innovation
- Words: innovation, invention, advance, research, discovery, sustainable
- Debate: progress or risks? Think about ethics and who benefits.
Name the thing with a precise word, then judge it: is it good for us, and why?
Which word means watching many episodes of a series in one go? To binge-watch.
What should you do before you share a news story? Check the source. Is it reliable?
Which verb means that art makes you feel something strongly? To move someone.
A small live music concert is called…? A gig.
Name two questions to ask about a new invention. Is it ethical? Who benefits from it?