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Aim : Fuel conversation between students/ raise awareness of the harm of pervasive gossip Level : high Procedure: Students answer the pre watching questions. OPTIONAL: write Monica Lewinsky in GOOGLE search engine and compare the results with what students mention in question 1 of the  the pre watching questions.   Students listen to the TED. TALK .Yiu may want students to read the script of the talk if their level is not high enough.  Students discuss the talk and/or  write a composition on the subject.  See suggestion below  To download a photocopiable version of the questions and script, click HERE  A) Pre watching questions: Work in groups to answer these questions? 1. Who is Monica Lewinsky? 2. Do you normally read  gossip (magazines  or the net) or watch  reality shows?   2. What is impeachment? 3. What is sexual harassment? 4. What is bullying? 5. Have you ever been shameful of your behavior or deeply regretted ...

Aim:  Learn culture (with small C)  through language Procedure:   Students choose a topic from provided list or suggest a topic of their interest Everyclass/week one or two students present their topic Teacher insists that these presentations should be short ( about 2 minutes) and to the point.   This is a list of possible topics: Jack'-o-Lantern      Simon says    Boxing day   Heckling   Peekaboo  Kermesse Pancake day  (ShroveTuesday)    Nolliwood   Limerick (literature)   Club/ BLT (food) M16   Lollipop Lady   Square Mile   Fracturing (geology)   A baker's dozen Luddite   The Proms   Great British Bake off   Fear of FOMO   Toff Vs. Chavs Glastonbury   Crumpet   Poppy day   Red Nose day   The Shard   Conkers Big Issue   Ale   National Trust   Essex girl   Graceland    Geek  SAT exam Ivy league   B...