ID de réservation
18075048
Quand ?
20th August 2025
Horaire ?
11:00am - 12:00pm
Notes
TED Talks - A food system that fights climate change — instead of causing it
We talked about his holiday in France and when he will return to England.
Business Situations: We explored how climate-conscious food systems relate to global business and sustainability efforts.
Subject or Topic: The focus was on environmental impact, innovation in agriculture, and personal travel experiences.
Language Functions: Maxime practiced summarizing ideas, expressing opinions, and talking about past and future plans.
Units: We worked with a TED Talk video, discussion questions, and a speaking activity about his holiday in France.
Vocabulary:
Sustainability - The ability to maintain balance without depleting natural resources.
Regenerative farming - Agricultural methods that restore soil health and biodiversity.
Greenhouse gases - Gases like CO₂ and methane that trap heat in the atmosphere.
Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns caused by humans.
Food system - The entire process of producing, processing, distributing, and consuming food.
Phrases / Expressions: Useful expressions included “That’s an interesting point,” “I went to…,” and “I’ll be back in England on…”
Grammar: We reviewed past simple for holiday experiences and future forms (will, going to) for travel plans.
Pronunciation: Maxime practiced sentence stress and clear articulation when expressing opinions and dates.
Other: We discussed how food choices affect the environment and how to talk naturally about travel and personal plans.
Progress: Maxime is improving in fluency and confidence, especially when expressing personal experiences and opinions.
Feedback: He’s encouraged to continue expanding his vocabulary and using more complex sentence structures.
Homework: Review a few videos of the TED Talk to help you with your listening and comprehension skills.
https://www.ted.com/talks/wayne_ting_a_carbon_free_future_starts_with_driving_less?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare