a) List 8 words with definitions:
1. Withdrawal - the act of pulling back or removing
2. Security - protection from danger or harm
3. Rearmament - the process of rebuilding or strengthening a military force
4. Contentious - causing or likely to cause an argument
5. Folly - a foolish or reckless action
6. Dissolve - to break apart or disappear
7. Deviate - to depart from an established course or norm
8. Paradigm shift - a fundamental change in the way something is viewed or done
The Future of European Security: Examining the EU's Plan for Rearmament
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📝 Vocabulary
📚 Word Bank
withdrawal, security, rearmament, contentious, folly, dissolve, deviate, paradigm shift
Matching exercise with letters (A-H):
1. Withdrawal (A) - the act of pulling back or removing
2. Security (B) - protection from danger or harm
3. Rearmament (C) - the process of rebuilding or strengthening a military force
4. Contentious (D) - causing or likely to cause an argument
5. Folly (E) - a foolish or reckless action
6. Dissolve (F) - to break apart or disappear
7. Deviate (G) - to depart from an established course or norm
8. Paradigm shift (H) - a fundamental change in the way something is viewed or done
Matching exercise with letters (A-H):
1. Withdrawal (A) - the act of pulling back or removing
2. Security (B) - protection from danger or harm
3. Rearmament (C) - the process of rebuilding or strengthening a military force
4. Contentious (D) - causing or likely to cause an argument
5. Folly (E) - a foolish or reckless action
6. Dissolve (F) - to break apart or disappear
7. Deviate (G) - to depart from an established course or norm
8. Paradigm shift (H) - a fundamental change in the way something is viewed or done
🔤 Fill-in-the-gap Exercise
c) Fill-in-gap exercise with word bank:
1. With the US ________, the EU27 are taking their ________ back into their own hands.
2. The member states have approved a plan to ________ Europe with a budget of 800 billion e.
3. On the left, some ________ voices are raised against European ________.
4. The European Commission has proposed that member countries ________ from the EU's rules of budgetary orthodoxy.
5. The former Greek Finance Minister welcomes this ________ ________ with some reservations.
1. With the US ________, the EU27 are taking their ________ back into their own hands.
2. The member states have approved a plan to ________ Europe with a budget of 800 billion e.
3. On the left, some ________ voices are raised against European ________.
4. The European Commission has proposed that member countries ________ from the EU's rules of budgetary orthodoxy.
5. The former Greek Finance Minister welcomes this ________ ________ with some reservations.
🔤 Grammar
5 grammar points with explanations:
1. Modal verbs: The transcript uses modal verbs such as 'will', 'would', and 'might'. These verbs express possibility, obligation, or permission.
2. Passive voice: The transcript also utilizes the passive voice, which is used when the subject of the sentence is not the doer of the action. For example, "Europe is being rearmed" (subject = Europe, action = rearming).
3. Reported speech: The speaker reports what others have said, using verb tenses to indicate that the information is not direct speech. For example, "He wants to indulge in military kinism" (direct speech = "I want to indulge in military kinism").
4. Conditional sentences: The transcript includes conditional sentences, such as "if you look at it from a realistic economic microeconomic point of view" and "if pacifism might be similar to giving Wladimir Putin a blank check". These sentences express a hypothetical situation and its possible consequences.
5. Prepositions of time and place: The transcript uses prepositions such as 'during' and 'after' to indicate time, and 'in' and 'into' to indicate place.
1. Modal verbs: The transcript uses modal verbs such as 'will', 'would', and 'might'. These verbs express possibility, obligation, or permission.
2. Passive voice: The transcript also utilizes the passive voice, which is used when the subject of the sentence is not the doer of the action. For example, "Europe is being rearmed" (subject = Europe, action = rearming).
3. Reported speech: The speaker reports what others have said, using verb tenses to indicate that the information is not direct speech. For example, "He wants to indulge in military kinism" (direct speech = "I want to indulge in military kinism").
4. Conditional sentences: The transcript includes conditional sentences, such as "if you look at it from a realistic economic microeconomic point of view" and "if pacifism might be similar to giving Wladimir Putin a blank check". These sentences express a hypothetical situation and its possible consequences.
5. Prepositions of time and place: The transcript uses prepositions such as 'during' and 'after' to indicate time, and 'in' and 'into' to indicate place.
👂 Listening
5 comprehension questions:
1. What is the budget for Europe's rearmament?
2. What are some concerns raised against European rearmament?
3. How has Germany's stance on debt changed in relation to rearmament?
4. How does the former Greek Finance Minister feel about the end of the debt break?
5. How does the speaker feel about pacifism and endless war?
1. What is the budget for Europe's rearmament?
2. What are some concerns raised against European rearmament?
3. How has Germany's stance on debt changed in relation to rearmament?
4. How does the former Greek Finance Minister feel about the end of the debt break?
5. How does the speaker feel about pacifism and endless war?
🎯 Activity
Practical learning activity: Divide students into pairs or small groups. Assign each group a different country in the EU and have them research its current defense spending and policies. Then, have groups discuss and debate the pros and cons of rearmament for their assigned country, considering the concerns raised in the transcript and their country's current political and economic situation. Finally, have groups present their findings and conclusions to the class.
📚 Homework
Writing assignment: Have students write a persuasive essay on whether or not they believe European rearmament is a wise decision. They should use evidence and arguments from the transcript as well as their own research to support their stance.
✅ Assessment
Answer key:
1. 800 billion e
2. It will make Europe less safe, dissolve social fabric, and weaken the EU.
3. Germany is considering deviating from budgetary orthodoxy to finance rearmament.
4. He welcomes it, but has reservations about the focus on military spending.
5. He believes that neither pacifism nor endless war is a rational response to invasion.
1. 800 billion e
2. It will make Europe less safe, dissolve social fabric, and weaken the EU.
3. Germany is considering deviating from budgetary orthodoxy to finance rearmament.
4. He welcomes it, but has reservations about the focus on military spending.
5. He believes that neither pacifism nor endless war is a rational response to invasion.
🔚 Closing
Review summary:
In this lesson, we examined the EU's plan for rearmament and its potential impacts. We learned new vocabulary related to security and military actions, practiced listening comprehension, reviewed grammar points, and engaged in a practical learning activity and writing assignment. Through this lesson, we gained a better understanding of the complexities and debates surrounding European rearmament.
In this lesson, we examined the EU's plan for rearmament and its potential impacts. We learned new vocabulary related to security and military actions, practiced listening comprehension, reviewed grammar points, and engaged in a practical learning activity and writing assignment. Through this lesson, we gained a better understanding of the complexities and debates surrounding European rearmament.
📄 Complete Lesson Content
1. TITLE: The Future of European Security: Examining the EU's Plan for Rearmament
2. LEVEL: B2
3. VOCABULARY:
a) List 8 words with definitions:
1. Withdrawal - the act of pulling back or removing
2. Security - protection from danger or harm
3. Rearmament - the process of rebuilding or strengthening a military force
4. Contentious - causing or likely to cause an argument
5. Folly - a foolish or reckless action
6. Dissolve - to break apart or disappear
7. Deviate - to depart from an established course or norm
8. Paradigm shift - a fundamental change in the way something is viewed or done
b) WORD BANK: withdrawal, security, rearmament, contentious, folly, dissolve, deviate, paradigm shift
Matching exercise with letters (A-H):
1. Withdrawal (A) - the act of pulling back or removing
2. Security (B) - protection from danger or harm
3. Rearmament (C) - the process of rebuilding or strengthening a military force
4. Contentious (D) - causing or likely to cause an argument
5. Folly (E) - a foolish or reckless action
6. Dissolve (F) - to break apart or disappear
7. Deviate (G) - to depart from an established course or norm
8. Paradigm shift (H) - a fundamental change in the way something is viewed or done
c) Fill-in-gap exercise with word bank:
1. With the US ________, the EU27 are taking their ________ back into their own hands.
2. The member states have approved a plan to ________ Europe with a budget of 800 billion e.
3. On the left, some ________ voices are raised against European ________.
4. The European Commission has proposed that member countries ________ from the EU's rules of budgetary orthodoxy.
5. The former Greek Finance Minister welcomes this ________ ________ with some reservations.
4. LISTENING: 5 comprehension questions:
1. What is the budget for Europe's rearmament?
2. What are some concerns raised against European rearmament?
3. How has Germany's stance on debt changed in relation to rearmament?
4. How does the former Greek Finance Minister feel about the end of the debt break?
5. How does the speaker feel about pacifism and endless war?
5. GRAMMAR: 5 grammar points with explanations:
1. Modal verbs: The transcript uses modal verbs such as 'will', 'would', and 'might'. These verbs express possibility, obligation, or permission.
2. Passive voice: The transcript also utilizes the passive voice, which is used when the subject of the sentence is not the doer of the action. For example, "Europe is being rearmed" (subject = Europe, action = rearming).
3. Reported speech: The speaker reports what others have said, using verb tenses to indicate that the information is not direct speech. For example, "He wants to indulge in military kinism" (direct speech = "I want to indulge in military kinism").
4. Conditional sentences: The transcript includes conditional sentences, such as "if you look at it from a realistic economic microeconomic point of view" and "if pacifism might be similar to giving Wladimir Putin a blank check". These sentences express a hypothetical situation and its possible consequences.
5. Prepositions of time and place: The transcript uses prepositions such as 'during' and 'after' to indicate time, and 'in' and 'into' to indicate place.
6. ACTIVITY:
Practical learning activity: Divide students into pairs or small groups. Assign each group a different country in the EU and have them research its current defense spending and policies. Then, have groups discuss and debate the pros and cons of rearmament for their assigned country, considering the concerns raised in the transcript and their country's current political and economic situation. Finally, have groups present their findings and conclusions to the class.
7. HOMEWORK: Writing assignment: Have students write a persuasive essay on whether or not they believe European rearmament is a wise decision. They should use evidence and arguments from the transcript as well as their own research to support their stance.
8. ASSESSMENT: Answer key:
1. 800 billion e
2. It will make Europe less safe, dissolve social fabric, and weaken the EU.
3. Germany is considering deviating from budgetary orthodoxy to finance rearmament.
4. He welcomes it, but has reservations about the focus on military spending.
5. He believes that neither pacifism nor endless war is a rational response to invasion.
9. CLOSING: Review summary:
In this lesson, we examined the EU's plan for rearmament and its potential impacts. We learned new vocabulary related to security and military actions, practiced listening comprehension, reviewed grammar points, and engaged in a practical learning activity and writing assignment. Through this lesson, we gained a better understanding of the complexities and debates surrounding European rearmament.
2. LEVEL: B2
3. VOCABULARY:
a) List 8 words with definitions:
1. Withdrawal - the act of pulling back or removing
2. Security - protection from danger or harm
3. Rearmament - the process of rebuilding or strengthening a military force
4. Contentious - causing or likely to cause an argument
5. Folly - a foolish or reckless action
6. Dissolve - to break apart or disappear
7. Deviate - to depart from an established course or norm
8. Paradigm shift - a fundamental change in the way something is viewed or done
b) WORD BANK: withdrawal, security, rearmament, contentious, folly, dissolve, deviate, paradigm shift
Matching exercise with letters (A-H):
1. Withdrawal (A) - the act of pulling back or removing
2. Security (B) - protection from danger or harm
3. Rearmament (C) - the process of rebuilding or strengthening a military force
4. Contentious (D) - causing or likely to cause an argument
5. Folly (E) - a foolish or reckless action
6. Dissolve (F) - to break apart or disappear
7. Deviate (G) - to depart from an established course or norm
8. Paradigm shift (H) - a fundamental change in the way something is viewed or done
c) Fill-in-gap exercise with word bank:
1. With the US ________, the EU27 are taking their ________ back into their own hands.
2. The member states have approved a plan to ________ Europe with a budget of 800 billion e.
3. On the left, some ________ voices are raised against European ________.
4. The European Commission has proposed that member countries ________ from the EU's rules of budgetary orthodoxy.
5. The former Greek Finance Minister welcomes this ________ ________ with some reservations.
4. LISTENING: 5 comprehension questions:
1. What is the budget for Europe's rearmament?
2. What are some concerns raised against European rearmament?
3. How has Germany's stance on debt changed in relation to rearmament?
4. How does the former Greek Finance Minister feel about the end of the debt break?
5. How does the speaker feel about pacifism and endless war?
5. GRAMMAR: 5 grammar points with explanations:
1. Modal verbs: The transcript uses modal verbs such as 'will', 'would', and 'might'. These verbs express possibility, obligation, or permission.
2. Passive voice: The transcript also utilizes the passive voice, which is used when the subject of the sentence is not the doer of the action. For example, "Europe is being rearmed" (subject = Europe, action = rearming).
3. Reported speech: The speaker reports what others have said, using verb tenses to indicate that the information is not direct speech. For example, "He wants to indulge in military kinism" (direct speech = "I want to indulge in military kinism").
4. Conditional sentences: The transcript includes conditional sentences, such as "if you look at it from a realistic economic microeconomic point of view" and "if pacifism might be similar to giving Wladimir Putin a blank check". These sentences express a hypothetical situation and its possible consequences.
5. Prepositions of time and place: The transcript uses prepositions such as 'during' and 'after' to indicate time, and 'in' and 'into' to indicate place.
6. ACTIVITY:
Practical learning activity: Divide students into pairs or small groups. Assign each group a different country in the EU and have them research its current defense spending and policies. Then, have groups discuss and debate the pros and cons of rearmament for their assigned country, considering the concerns raised in the transcript and their country's current political and economic situation. Finally, have groups present their findings and conclusions to the class.
7. HOMEWORK: Writing assignment: Have students write a persuasive essay on whether or not they believe European rearmament is a wise decision. They should use evidence and arguments from the transcript as well as their own research to support their stance.
8. ASSESSMENT: Answer key:
1. 800 billion e
2. It will make Europe less safe, dissolve social fabric, and weaken the EU.
3. Germany is considering deviating from budgetary orthodoxy to finance rearmament.
4. He welcomes it, but has reservations about the focus on military spending.
5. He believes that neither pacifism nor endless war is a rational response to invasion.
9. CLOSING: Review summary:
In this lesson, we examined the EU's plan for rearmament and its potential impacts. We learned new vocabulary related to security and military actions, practiced listening comprehension, reviewed grammar points, and engaged in a practical learning activity and writing assignment. Through this lesson, we gained a better understanding of the complexities and debates surrounding European rearmament.