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21st Century Communication: Listening, Speaking & Critical Thinking with TED Talks
21st Century Communication: Listening, Speaking & Critical Thinking with TED Talks

Language(s): American English
Level(s): Pre-Intermediate - Advanced | CEFR B1- C1 | 4 Levels
Using TED Talks to Develop 21st century skills
21st Century Communication is a four-level reading and communication program that uses powerful ideas from TED to teach learners to think critically and communication effectively. Through authentic models of effective communication, students build fluency in the listening and speaking skills needed to achieve academic and personal success.
- TED Talks are used to develop essential 21st century skills, including critical thinking, collaboration, and visual literacy.
- Speaking, pronunciation, and presentation skills, inspired by TED speakers, prepare learners to speak confidently in any situation.
- Extended listening based on real-world situations and TED Talks provide listening and note-taking practice.
- Online Workbooks include the entire audio and video program, and automatically graded language practice activities - ideals for both hybrid and blended courses.
21st Century Communication 1: Listening, Speaking & Critical Thinking with TED Talks | 21st Century Communication 2: Listening, Speaking & Critical Thinking with TED Talks | 21st Century Communication 3: Listening, Speaking & Critical Thinking with TED Talks | 21st Century Communication 4: Listening, Speaking & Critical Thinking with TED Talks |
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Student App Electronic Access Code
Learn English with TED Talks: Instant Access Code |
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Bring the world of ideas to life in the classroom with the Learn English with TED Talks app
from National Geographic Learning, in partnership with TED.
CEFR Correlation | |||||
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B1 | B1+ | B2 | B2+ | C1 | |
Pre-Intermediate | Pre-Intermediate , Intermediate, High-Intermediate | Intermediate, High-Intermediate | High-Intermediate | Advanced | |
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21st Century Communication 2 | | ||||
21st Century Communication 3 | |||||
21st Century Communication 4 |
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21st Century Communication uses powerful ideas from TED Talks
to teach learners to think critically and communicate effectively.