B2 - Upper-intermediate Archives - Watch and Talk Method

23 May Why the Pineapple used to cost $10, 000 – guided video

Posted at 11:54h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Other, Popular Culture, Psychology, WSJ

Have you ever wondered why Lego is more than just a childhood memory? This video traces Lego's journey from a simple toy brick company to a global content empire, featuring iconic franchises and box office hits. Explore how Lego strategically blends nostalgia with innovation, and...

26 Feb How The Humble Banana Caused A Cold War Coup guided video

Posted at 16:39h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, British, Complete Lesson Plan, Guided, Guided Video, Other, Politics, Popular Culture

This video unpacks the unbelievable tale behind a Cold War coup - bananas! It uncovers how the United Fruit Company's quest for control led the United States to orchestrate a covert operation in Guatemala. ...

07 Feb Why Everything Takes Longer Than You Expect guided video

Posted at 12:14h in Australia, B2 - Upper-intermediate, Braincraft, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Guided, Guided Video, Management, Popular Culture, Problem Solving, Psychology, Science

Why does everything seem to take longer than you planned and why do big infrastructure and building projects always go wayyyy over budget? This video looks at the psychology of what is going on in our brains. ...

25 Ene Why Lego Isn’t (Just) a Toy Company – guided video

Posted at 15:42h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Management, Other, Popular Culture, WSJ

27 Nov Monaco: The history and power of the second smallest country in the world – guided video

Posted at 18:26h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Popular Culture, Sport, Vox

How did one of the smallest countries in the world become so goddamn powerful?! This video traces the money back in time to see how Monaco got its immense power and became one of the hottest races on the F1 circuit. Even if you are...

05 Nov Ways Our Data Is Used After We Die – English on Demand – guided video

Posted at 12:33h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Popular Culture, Problem Solving, Psychology, Science, Wired

Is there life after death? The short answer is yes, at least on social media that is! This video raises some really interesting points on «Ways our data is used after death». There are already millions of dead profiles on Facebook so the question is,...

04 Nov The Airbnb effect: why second homes have become so divisive – guided video

Posted at 10:48h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, CNBC International, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Problem Solving

AirBnB - are you a lover or a hater? It provides holidaymakers a cheaper alternative to hotels but at what cost? What is the impact on the local economy? What are touristy cities like Florence doing to control the impact? What positive impact does AirBnB...

26 Oct How To Be a Good Teacher – guided video

Posted at 10:55h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Complete Lesson Plan, Guided, Guided Video, Management, Other, Popular Culture, Problem Solving, Psychology, The School of Life

What is the difference between a “good” and “bad” teacher? Come to think of it, what is a teacher (apart from the obvious!)? What are the common traits and characteristics? Is it always down to the teacher - are there good and bad students, too?...

18 Oct How Chess Broke YouTube – English on Demand – guided video

Posted at 16:52h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Other, Popular Culture, Sport

In a world where chess transcends tradition, what fuels its explosive online ascent? How did an ancient game outshine the NBA on YouTube? What magic lies within "The Queen's Gambit" and content creators' grasp? How did Magnus Carlsen bridge chess with fashion and media? What's...

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?...

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