AI is changing the workplace, but some human skills may become more valuable rather than less important. This lesson explores which skills are likely to stay useful as technology improves.
Students watch a video about the economics of IKEA and practise language for retail strategy, customer behaviour, store layout, low-cost design and mass-market appeal.
Students watch a video about building a vending machine business and practise language for passive income, start-up investment, location strategy, customer needs and business growth.
In some countries, tipping is normal. In others, it can feel unnecessary or even annoying. This lesson explores how American tipping expectations may be influencing restaurants and payment systems elsewhere.
Students watch a video about how big data and analytics have transformed professional basketball, especially the Houston Rockets, and discuss data-driven decision-making in sport and business.
Students watch a business case about Elena, founder of 2 Proud Pups, and evaluate whether she should hire a CEO, sell to a competitor or consider another strategic option.
Students watch a short video about the future of healthcare. The lesson focuses on digital twins, precision medicine, AI-powered diagnosis, value-based care, patient empowerment and digital access to healthcare.
This lesson explores whether family businesses still offer the same route to upward mobility that they once did. The article compares century-old companies, rising costs and the changing meaning of the American Dream
Students watch a philosophical video about JoJo, a dictator raised in an extreme environment, and discuss whether people are fully morally responsible for actions shaped by upbringing.
Students watch a video about overtourism and practise language for discussing mass tourism, social media, climate impact, regulation and responsible travel.
Students watch a video about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and debate whether humanity should listen quietly or actively send messages into space.
Students watch a video about OPod, an experimental micro-housing design in Hong Kong, and discuss affordable housing, small-space design, recycled materials and urban innovation.
Students watch a Big Think video about bias, confirmation bias and uniqueness bias. The lesson explores why biases are not simply bad, how they help us make sense of the world, and how becoming aware of them can broaden our perspective.
Students watch a video about why Apple keynotes are so persuasive and practise language for storytelling, product launches, marketing claims and presentation impact.
Students watch a BBC Ideas video about working with people they dislike and practise language for workplace conflict, difficult conversations, rapport-building and challenging assumptions.
Students watch a video about astronaut candidates completing a teamwork test underwater. The task seems simple — building a cube from seven pieces — but limited time, non-verbal communication and unclear roles make it extremely difficult.
Students watch a video about 3D food printing, software-controlled cooking and laser cooking. The lesson explores how digital tools could change food design, textures, ingredients and the future of cooking.
