The Environment: Lessons for Students and Teachers

The following pages are for English language learners who are passionate about the environment. These lessons include vocabulary, readings, comprehension questions, discussion topics, and quizzes. If you care about the earth, but find it difficult to express your opinions and concerns in English, these pages will help you. Teachers can also use these lessons in the classroom.

The Disappearing Honeybee Did you know that the honey bee is disappearing? Find out how this could change the world in this lesson.
Pre-intermediate
Endangered Species: The Polar Bear Did you know that the Arctic is warming faster than any other place in the world? Find out what this means for our polar bears in this lesson.
Intermediate
Pollution: Water, Air, and Soil Contamination Did you know that pollution causes premature death all over the world? Learn about the main types of pollution and their associated health risks in this lesson.
Upper- intermediate
Eco-Communities: Dockside Green Did you know that building planners and construction companies are "going green" on a global scale? Learn more about a Canadian eco-community in this lesson.
Advanced
Environmental Verbs: Take Action Do you consider yourself an earth activist? Talking about environmental issues is difficult to do in a foreign language. Learning the following verbs will help you express your thoughts and concerns in English.
All levels