https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics A collection of topics for Part 1: Formal Discussion (City and Guilds Functional Skills English 4748 Levels 1 and 2) en-us 2020-10-01 20:13:03 UTC 2026-07-23 09:08:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e0.png NLTG_Kirsty https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/796278205 This is an example of a formal discussion from another exam board, but still useful for our learners to watch and critique.]]> 2020-10-01 20:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/796278205 NLTG_Kirsty https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304605796 A short Youtube clip and worksheet that highlights how animals are treated for the entertainment of humans. Learners need to consider alternatives.]]> 2021-03-13 00:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304605796 NLTG_Kirsty https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304607911 A short Youtube clip and worksheet that explores the dangers of online dating. Learners need to think about the risks and rewards of finding love online.]]> 2021-03-13 00:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304607911 NLTG_Kirsty https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304611103 A short Youtube clip and worksheet that explores the new phenomenon of 'Cancel Culture.' A deeper debate about freedom of speech. This can be linked to the recent banning of books, the removal of statues and its effect on things like art, history, comedy and debate.]]> 2021-03-13 00:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304611103 NLTG_Kirsty https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304620850 Each tab contains a different topic for the speaking and listening formal discussion (Part 1).

1. Print worksheet and give to learners the week before the formal assessment. Learners to watch clip at home and research the topic, filling in the worksheet.
2. On the day, learners rewatch the clip and make additional notes on the sheet.
3. Learners take part in formal discussion and hand worksheet in at the end.

The Youtube link for each video is embedded on the worksheet. The video name is also included for manual searches.

Finally, please ❤ a topic if you use it, so I can track the popular topics and make more!]]> 2021-03-13 00:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304620850 NLTG_Kirsty https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304663958 A short Youtube clip and worksheet that explores addiction to video games. Learners will research positives and negatives of gaming. ]]> 2021-03-13 01:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304663958 NLTG_Kirsty https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304757556 A short Youtube clip and worksheet that leads to considering positives and negatives of distance learning. Learners will draw upon their own experiences during the Covid lockdowns.]]> 2021-03-13 02:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304757556 NLTG_Kirsty https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304781060 In Norway, criminals are treated very differently when they are sent to prison. Learners will debate the effectiveness of luxury prisons, compared to traditional incarceration.]]> 2021-03-13 03:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1304781060 NLTG_Kirsty https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1305724555 A short Youtube clip and worksheet that explores the rise of online shopping and the decline of face-to-face shops. Learners will share their own shopping experiences and opinions, as well as research the decline of the British highstreet.]]> 2021-03-13 17:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/1305724555 NLTG_Kirsty https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/2092577369 This discussion explores why some people wear poppies and others don't.]]> 2022-03-13 19:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/2092577369 NLTG_Kirsty https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/2092590335 WARNING: contains drug use and explicit language (F word is used around 4:50). Please watch before showing to your students.
An activist group in Canada is giving out free, safe and tested illegal drugs in a bid to tackle the opioid crisis.]]> 2022-03-13 19:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nltg_kirsty/discussion_topics/wish/2092590335