What happens if you cut down all of a city's trees?

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

8 $

Feb. 18 Wed , 03:00 USA

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Description

Students will explore environmental issues, urban development and sustainability. The lesson develops listening skills through video comprehension and encourages critical thinking through discussion. Students will learn topic-related vocabulary such as pollution, biodiversity, urban heat island, sustainability, and infrastructure. The lesson also promotes speaking fluency through guided discussion questions and opinion sharing. By the end of the lesson, students will understand the environmental, social, and economic impact of urban trees and evaluate possible solutions for greener cities.

Session Activities

1: Do you prefer living in a city with many parks and trees?

2: How often do you spend time in nature?

3: What are the benefits of having green spaces in cities?

1: What are the main functions of trees in urban areas?

2: How do trees improve air quality?

3: What is the “urban heat island” effect and why does it happen?

4: Do you think trees should be protected by law in cities?

5: How do trees help reduce flooding?

6: Why are trees important for mental health?

7: How do trees support biodiversity in cities?

8: What economic benefits do urban trees provide?

9: Should governments invest more in planting trees? Why?

10: What can individuals do to make cities greener?

Biodiversity

the variety of plants and animals in a particular area.