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E28. How to talk about education in English
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This week I explore the topic of education and ask the question: What would the world be like if everyone had access to a good education?
In the episode I discuss:
- 3 useful English expressions used in an infographic on education
- a video on one of the world’s best education systems
- a video on how schools kill children’s creativity
You can download this free pdf with a summary of all the expressions and resources mentioned in the episode here
You may also be interested in downloading my free self-study guide I created for B2 & C1 learners with the aim to help you achieve greater English fluency. The guide covers all core language skills using authentic material and interesting topics. You can download the guide here
Sources mentioned:
What makes a great education? - infographic
https://www.globalpartnership.org/news/infographic/what-makes-great-education
Why Finland's schools outperform most others across the developed world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xCe2m0kiSg&t=188s
Why schools need to embrace kids' creativity | Sir Ken Robinson (short version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4IAa8wZlqU
Why schools need to embrace kids' creativity | Sir Ken Robinson (long version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY
This podcast is completely free. Show your appreciation for this podcast and buy me a cup of tea here
For more info on the English Changemaker Club see my website here
31 episodes
Manage episode 340685351 series 3058368
This week I explore the topic of education and ask the question: What would the world be like if everyone had access to a good education?
In the episode I discuss:
- 3 useful English expressions used in an infographic on education
- a video on one of the world’s best education systems
- a video on how schools kill children’s creativity
You can download this free pdf with a summary of all the expressions and resources mentioned in the episode here
You may also be interested in downloading my free self-study guide I created for B2 & C1 learners with the aim to help you achieve greater English fluency. The guide covers all core language skills using authentic material and interesting topics. You can download the guide here
Sources mentioned:
What makes a great education? - infographic
https://www.globalpartnership.org/news/infographic/what-makes-great-education
Why Finland's schools outperform most others across the developed world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xCe2m0kiSg&t=188s
Why schools need to embrace kids' creativity | Sir Ken Robinson (short version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4IAa8wZlqU
Why schools need to embrace kids' creativity | Sir Ken Robinson (long version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY
This podcast is completely free. Show your appreciation for this podcast and buy me a cup of tea here
For more info on the English Changemaker Club see my website here
31 episodes
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