Listen UP! Talking about Climate Change – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260710

Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/show/7bm7GARt4OYKHPd3xbtmSR

Vocabulary

Practical english

Useful idioms and expressions

Every little helps  – even a small action can be useful
Taking shorter showers might seem like a small thing, but every little helps.
Do your bit –  do your part to help
Everyone should do their bit to protect the environment.
A drop in the ocean – a very small amount compared with what is needed
One person recycling may seem like a drop in the ocean, but collective action can have a big effect.
There is no Planet B – we only have one planet, so we need to protect it
We need to take care of the environment—there is no Planet B.

Create your own sentences with the following words:
heatwave, fuel, atmosphere, public transport, flood

Questions and Answers

Q: Have you noticed any changes in the weather in recent years?
A: Yes, I think the weather has become less predictable. Summers seem hotter, and sometimes we have unusual weather.

Q: Do you think climate change affects everybody in the same way?
A: No, I don't think so. Some countries are more affected by floods, droughts, heatwaves, or rising sea levels.

Q:  Who should be mainly responsible for fighting climate change?
A: I think everyone has a role, but governments and large companies should have greater responsibility because they can make bigger changes.

Q: Is it possible to live a completely environmentally friendly lifestyle?
A: Probably not completely. Modern life often requires us to use energy, transport, and products that affect the environment.

Q: Should people use cars less, even if public transport is less convenient?
A: I think people should use cars less when there is a reasonable alternative.

Q: Should governments make environmentally harmful activities more expensive?
A: Possibly, because higher prices can encourage people and companies to choose cleaner alternatives.

Q:  Do you think recycling is enough to solve environmental problems?
A: No. Recycling is useful, but we should also reduce the amount of things we buy and reuse products whenever possible.

Q: How can schools help young people learn more about the environment?
A: Schools can teach students about climate change and give them practical ideas, such as recycling, saving water, and reducing waste.

Q: What environmental problem worries you the most?
A: I'd like to try long curly hair just to see how different I would look.

Q: Do you think individuals can really make a difference?
A: Yes, especially when many people make small changes.

Q: What is one environmentally friendly thing you do regularly?
A: I try to use a reusable bag when I go shopping instead of taking a new plastic bag.

Challenge question
What do you think the world will look like in 20 years if we don't cut back on fossil fuels?

Practice: Questions only
Have you noticed any changes in the weather in recent years?
Do you think climate change affects everybody in the same way?
Who should be mainly responsible for fighting climate change?
Is it possible to live a completely environmentally friendly lifestyle?
Should people use cars less, even if public transport is less convenient?
Should governments make environmentally harmful activities more expensive?
Do you think recycling is enough to solve environmental problems?
How can schools help young people learn more about the environment?
What environmental problem worries you the most?
Do you think individuals can really make a difference?
What is one environmentally friendly thing you do regularly?
Why was this temperature surprising for Neil? 

What does Becca do to save water while brushing her teeth?