Ted Talks

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TED - Try something new for 30 days - Matt Cutts

This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals.

High Intermediate



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Grit: the power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth

"grit" as a predictor of success

High Intermediate



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What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness | Robert Waldinger

A 75-year Harvard study finds close relationships, not wealth or fame, predict happiness and health.

Intermediate



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Why people believe they can't draw - and how to prove they can | Graham Shaw | TEDxHull

Grab a pen, sharpen your listening skills, and, "Have a go."

Low Intermediate



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10 ways to have a better conversation | Celeste Headlee

Celeste Headlee's TED talk shares ten practical rules for better, more attentive conversations.

High Intermediate



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TED - The Secrets of Learning a New Language | Lýdia Machová

A polyglot shares how joy, effective methods, and routine help anyone learn languages faster.

Low Intermediate



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TED: What really happens to the plastic you throw away

Three plastic bottles end up in a landfill, ocean gyre, or recycled, showing plastic's fate.

High Intermediate



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This is what happens when you reply to spam email | James Veitch

Story about what happened when James replied to a spam email.

High Intermediate



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Why you should make useless things | Simone Giertz

TED Talk with listening comprehension / discussion questions

High Intermediate



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William Kamkwamba: 'How I Harnessed the Wind'

TED Talk - William Kamkwamba discusses the windmill that he built.

Advanced



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How do plants defend themselves?

plants and natural world

High Intermediate



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The 3,000-year history of the hoodie | TED Talk

The hoodie's history: from ancient robes and monks to modern symbols of power and protest.

Intermediate



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When is the Pandemic Over?

Ted Talks about the Covid-19 Pandemic

High Intermediate