B1 - Intermediate Archives - Watch and Talk Method

07 Mar What do lucky people do differently? Guided video

Posted at 10:17h in B1 - Intermediate, BBC, British, Complete Lesson Plan, Guided, Guided Video, Management, Popular Culture, Problem Solving, Psychology

Why do some people seem to attract good fortune while others don't? Dive into the fascinating world of luck with BBC Ideas as we explore ancient superstitions, groundbreaking psychology, and the surprising habits that can make you luckier. Discover how changing your mindset might just...

04 Dic How Coca-Cola Hijacked Sports – guided video

Posted at 16:57h in B1 - Intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Other, Popular Culture, Psychology, Sport

This video takes a closer look at how Coca-Cola, an unhealthy sugary drink, has managed to align itself with the greatest sporting events on the planet - the World Cup and the Olympics. It compares and contrasts its strategy with other giants like Red Bull...

11 Nov Protegido: Test Page – guided video

Posted at 13:26h in B1 - Intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Management, Problem Solving, Technology, WSJ

Are you still reaching for your physical wallet when you make a purchase, or have you joined the wave of users embracing digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay? At first, it seemed as if Apple and the banks were "friends" but now it...

09 Nov Apple vs. Banks: The Digital-Wallet War – guided video

Posted at 19:46h in B1 - Intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Management, Problem Solving, Technology, WSJ

05 Nov ECONOMIC BUBBLE – English on Demand – guided video

Posted at 13:18h in B1 - Intermediate, Business, CNBC International, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Management

This interactive video focuses on the "five stages of an economic bubble" (yeah, I want to know which stage we're in, too!). Should we be panicking? Should we be putting our money under the mattress? Or just give it all to Elon Musk and hope...

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 Sep How Chess Broke YouTube

Posted at 11:50h in B1 - Intermediate, Other, Partial Lesson Plan, Popular Culture, Sport

The video discusses the surprising rise of chess as an online phenomenon. Chess, often seen as an old-fashioned game, has become the fastest-growing sport on YouTube, outperforming NBA and FIFA in terms of viewership. Factors contributing to this resurgence include the popularity of Netflix's "The...

24 May Mark Rober

Posted at 09:24h in B1 - Intermediate, B2 - Upper-intermediate, Funny, Popular Culture, Science, Technology, Youtube CHANNEL recommendations

The Mark Rober YouTube channel primarily features videos that combine science, engineering, and creativity. Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer, creates engaging and entertaining content that often involves building and testing various inventions and gadgets....

23 May Polymatter

Posted at 10:05h in B1 - Intermediate, B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Economics, Environment, Technology, Youtube CHANNEL recommendations

The Polymatter YouTube channel explores a variety of topics, including technology, business, economics, and society, but it's 'how' they do it that makes the difference! They do a great job at breaking things down with clear explanations, visual storytelling, and animation, and the narration is...

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...

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