Why are TED Talks good for English learners?
Why TED Talks Are Great for English Learners TED Talks are all about experiences. Unlike other video material, all TED speakers share lessons they have learned. This makes the talk easier to relate to and also more practical since they themselves have learned through practice.
How do I read the transcript of a TED talk?
Every TED video has a script uploaded with it in various languages. This means that you can practice your reading comprehension and listening while watching the video. In order to read the transcript, just click on the “Transcript” option below the video. If you are watching the talk on YouTube, learn how to read the transcript from this guide.
What is the best way to introduce a TED talk?
This TED Talk is more personal. It’s one woman’s story of how a nurse changed her life and why nurses are so important to her. She speaks relatively slowly, pausing between sentences to make it easy to listen to. Before introducing the video, ask your students to have group discussions about which jobs they think are the most difficult and why.
Can you listen to TED Talks without subtitles?
You can play them with or without subtitles—since TED Talks most often have precise subtitles to accompany them—or even print-outs of their full transcripts from the official TED website. Both of these options can facilitate listening.
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