Don't die: the man who wants to live forever (C1)
Can we really slow down aging, or even stop it? This lesson tackles that big question through the story of a tech millionaire chasing immortality. A fresh, thought-provoking topic that gets learners talking while developing key skills.
What you’ll find inside:
- Warm-up
A set of thought-provoking questions to introduce the topic of aging and get your class talking from the start.
- Video: The Billionaire Trying to Live Forever
Selected clips with listening tasks that build understanding and spark discussion. Includes vocabulary and guiding questions to support learners before watching.
- Reading: Want to live longer? You don’t need to spend millions
An engaging article that explores everyday strategies for a longer life. A perfect follow-up to the video, with pre-reading vocabulary and questions.
- Share your thoughts
30+ open-ended questions on health, ethics, and the future of aging. Great for getting learners to share opinions and speak more freely.
- Vocabulary practice
50+ words and expressions related to health, science, and aging (e.g. rejuvenate, roll back the years, an anti-aging regimen, a couch potato, a slippery slope, and more) covered through matching, gap-fills, and sentence creation tasks.
- Role-based debate
Learners take different roles and share their views on whether living forever is a dream worth chasing. A structured speaking task that encourages spontaneous language use and perspective-taking.