How TED Talks Can Benefit Students

If you are learning English, TED Talks can be a beneficial tool. TED Talks are videos that present various topics to help viewers think critically about an idea or situation. They are given by various experts who have experience on the subject. The videos are typically short and cover a wide variety of concepts that will let students practice their English while learning about new and intriguing ideas. 

The benefits of students listening to TED Talks include: 

-Learning about different ideas and culture from all around the world.

-Listening to different native English speakers will improve students listening comprehension skills.

-Improve note-taking skills.

-Most TED Talks will include an transcript of the talk, so students may follow along to improve       pronunciation skills.

-Learning new words and phrases.

-Topics help students to think about and discuss new ideas with others.

-They are available for everyone! Free listening material are sometimes hard to find, and TED Talks are easily accessible. 

Now that you know some of the benefits of listening to TED Talks, try some out for yourself! If you don’t know where to start, below are a five TED Talks we recommend. 

1.      Try Something New for 30 Days by Matt Cutts 

2.      5 Ways to Listen Better by Julian Treasure 

3.      10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation by Celeste Headlee 

4.      Metaphorically Speaking by James Geary 

5.      Before I Die I Want to by Candy Chang 

TED Talks are a intrical part of our ESL program. Besides being beneficial to students English learning, they enjoy listening and discussing various topics. Check out our ESL program in Los Angeles and Orange County! For more information about our ESL program or classes, please visit our website: American English Language School.

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Published on June 22, 2022

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