Which Bag Is Best?
Making Informed Choices to Lower Your Carbon Footprint

Most people agree that we should do more to protect the environment. If you want to be green, is it best to use a single-use plastic bag, a paper bag, or a reusable bag for your groceries? It's obvious, right? Or, is it…

In this week's model lesson for teachers of English we are using Critical Thinking to interpret an informative infographic. This lesson from our new Academic Listening and Speaking program, 21st Century Communication 2nd Edition, will make you think about your choices and rethink your assumptions — both essential skills for 21st Century Citizens.

Will Laschet is a Senior Academic Consultant for National Geographic Learning. He is a DELTA qualified teacher and trainer from the UK. He has been teaching English since 2001 and has experience in the private, public, and tertiary sectors working with students of all ages and abilities. He has also been lucky enough to work with and train thousands of English teachers in Asia and further afield. His academic interests include facilitating student engagement, encouraging learner autonomy, and using technology as a learning tool.