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The Royal Family Gets £86M A Year From The British People. Are They Worth It? | True Cost

29 Sep The Royal Family Gets £86M A Year From The British People. Are They Worth It?

Posted at 12:23h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Business Insider, Economics, Non Guided, Partial Lesson Plan, Popular Culture

"In a world divided by tradition and modernity, the British Royal Family reigns in the spotlight, but are they worth their weight in gold? With £86 million a year flowing from the British people to their coffers, the age-old question arises: Are they worth it?...

29 Sep Why Amsterdam is Building a New Red Light District

Posted at 12:13h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Economics, Non Guided, Other, Partial Lesson Plan, Popular Culture, Psychology

Amsterdam's radical transformation of the Red Light District includes a 5,000 square meter high-rise featuring hotel rooms, bars, and more. The project seeks to reduce over-tourism, increase sex workers' income, and enhance privacy. However, residents' concerns persist, and the city is also considering replacing historic...

29 Sep 11 Of The Most Faked Foods In The World

Posted at 12:03h in B1 - Intermediate, B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Business Insider, Economics, Non Guided, Partial Lesson Plan, Popular Culture

Discover the shocking world of counterfeit foods, from fake truffle oil to imitation saffron. Learn how criminal networks operate like savvy companies to deceive consumers. Dive into the risky business of counterfeit foods, where profit trumps authenticity. Explore the intricate web of deception that spans...

29 Abr Why everything you buy is worse now

Posted at 18:10h in Business, C1 - Advanced, Economics, Non Guided, Partial Lesson Plan, Popular Culture, Psychology, Science, Vox

The video titled explores the idea that products are of a lower quality now than they were 10 years ago. It examines the design process and how the emphasis on manufacturability and appearance has led to a decrease in functionality. The video also discusses planned...

29 Abr Is Left Brain vs Right Brain is a MYTH

Posted at 18:01h in B1 - Intermediate, Non Guided, Other, Partial Lesson Plan, Popular Culture, Psychology, Science

Spoiler alter - yes! The idea of the brain being divided into left and right sides, with each side controlling certain functions (logical vs. creative), is a myth. While the two sides do have different functions, they work together to perform tasks, and most processes...

29 Mar In Praise of Bias

Posted at 11:55h in Business, C1 - Advanced, Non Guided, Partial Lesson Plan, Popular Culture, Psychology, Science, The School of Life

This (rather highbrow!) video argues that bias is not inherently negative and that the pursuit of complete objectivity and factual accuracy is often misguided. While facts are important in certain areas of life, many of the big questions that humans face have no definitive answers....

29 Mar Superfans The Tribalism of Sports

Posted at 11:21h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Non Guided, Other, Partial Lesson Plan, Popular Culture, Psychology, Science, Sport

The video discusses the concept of superfans and their love for sports. Superfans are described as people who are heavily invested in a particular team and have their self-esteem wrapped up in that team. The video features stories of different superfans, including a man who...

08 Feb Are Brain Implants The Future Of Computing?

Posted at 23:40h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Non Guided, Partial Lesson Plan, Science, Technology, The Economist

The video describes the current state of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and their potential to revolutionize the way people interact with technology. BCIs are devices that allow the brain to communicate directly with computers, allowing people to control things just by thinking about it....

08 Feb How India Will Take Over The World Economy In 10 Years

Posted at 22:54h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Economics, Non Guided, North America, Partial Lesson Plan, Politics, Popular Culture, Vox

This video is inspired by the fact that India is going to overtake China and become the most populous country on the planet. The big question is “So What?!”. You can link it to the ageing population in Spain, Italy etc, the impact of automation, unemployment,...

15 Oct What is Emotional Intelligence?

Posted at 07:28h in B1 - Intermediate, B2 - Upper-intermediate, British, Management, Non Guided, Partial Lesson Plan, Popular Culture, Psychology, Science, The School of Life

Many of humanity’s greatest problems stem not from a shortfall of technical or financial intelligence, but what we term emotional intelligence. It is through the acquisition of Emotional Intelligence that we stand to become better lovers, workers, friends and citizens. We are rarely systematically taught...