Crowdfunding Concepts
ESL Lesson PlansCrowdfunding Concepts

Crowdfunding Concepts

This ESL lesson plan introduces teens and adults to crowdfunding through engaging activities that enhance vocabulary and reading skills. In this 90-minute flipped classroom session, B2-C1 students first watch a TEDx video to explore the concept, then work in class to discuss the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding.

Skills

  • Can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
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At home: Watch a TEDx video and answer the following questions.

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What is the main focus of the speaker's discussion?
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According to the speaker, what is one of the key hurdles when trying to turn an idea into reality?
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What does the speaker propose as a solution to the issue of funding a new business idea?
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How does the speaker suggest addressing the issue of uncertainty around the success of the food truck business idea?
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What is the key role the audience members are expected to play in turning the food truck idea into reality?
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What is the overall message or theme conveyed in the video?
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Glossary

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At home: Watch the video again and fill in the gaps with key ideas about how crowdfunding works.

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In class: Share your opinion on the following questions. Work in pairs.

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In class: Can you match these words to their definitions?

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In class: Read July's blog about two crowdfunding stories.

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In class: Decide if the following sentences are True or False.

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In class: Answer the following questions.

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In class: Discuss the following questions in pairs.

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In class: Group activity - designing a crowdfunding campaign.