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17 Dic How Dating Apps Make Money and Why It’s Changing – guided video

Posted at 08:22h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Economics, Guided, Other, Partial Lesson Plan, Sport

Whether you use it or not, everyone knows about Tinder thanks to movies, memes and 'that friend'. 😜🔥 But what about its business model and its competitors? What challenges is the dating APP industry facing and how is it facing them? These question are just...

03 Dic The Business of Padel – guided video

Posted at 11:07h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Economics, Guided, Other, Partial Lesson Plan, Sport

Padel is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports but why is it so popular? What makes players and investors so excited about it? And how are they bringing padel to countries like the UK, where it’s still new? Let’s find out!...

11 Nov Business Lessons from the Failure Museum

Posted at 12:54h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Economics, Management, Non Guided, Other, Partial Lesson Plan, Popular Culture, Wired

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....

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. ...

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...

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...

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...