How to Speak So That People Want to Listen
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How to Speak So That People Want to Listen

This ESL lesson plan focuses on listening and speaking skills for C1-level adults in a 90-minute individual session. Centered around the TED Talk "How to Speak So That People Want to Listen" by Julian Treasure, the lesson includes activities such as fill-in-the-blank conversations, true/false statements, and video-based comprehension questions. Students will also reflect on communication strategies and write a personal action plan for improving their speaking skills, aiming to enhance both content delivery and vocal techniques.

Skills

  • Can follow most lectures, discussions and debates with relative ease.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Fill in the blanks in Melissa and Mary's conversation about effective communication.

excuses
own opinions
gossiping
complaining
just don't listen
common mistakes
perspective
judging
M
Melissa
Hey, Mary. I wanted to talk to you about something.
M
Mary
Sure, what's on your mind?
M
Melissa
Do you ever feel like people
to you when you speak?
M
Mary
Oh my gosh, yes. It's so frustrating.
M
Melissa
Right? It's like we're saying all the right things but no one's really hearing us.
M
Mary
Absolutely. What do you think are some
people make when trying to communicate effectively?
M
Melissa
Well, from my experience,
too much or
others can be a major turn off for listeners. Plus,
and making
just leads to negativity.
M
Mary
Definitely. But it's also important to actively listen to others and not bombard them with our
.
M
Melissa
Yes, that's so true. Everyone has their own
and we should respect that.
2

Share your opinion on the following questions.

3

Watch the first part of the Ted Talk video by Julian Treasure entitled "How to Speak so that People Want to Listen." Decide if the sentences about the video are True or False.

4

Watch the second part of the video and answer the following questions.

5

Discuss the following questions.

6

Reflect on the TED Talk.

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