Complete Lesson Plan Archives - Watch and Talk Method

01 Nov ‘Pig butchering’ scammers target BBC reporter – guided video

Posted at 09:44h in BBC, Business, C1 - Advanced, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Partial Lesson Plan, Popular Culture, Psychology

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...

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

Adjusting for inflation, a single pineapple used to cost as much as $10,000! WTAF?! How is that possible?! This video reveals some of the history and social context of the time to help explain why people went crazy for pineapples....

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...

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

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...

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...

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