The Importance of Ocean Currents

Theresa I January 12, 2026
Category
General English, Speaking Lessons
Topic
Environment
Media
Video
Level
B2 Upper-Intermediate, C2 Proficiency
Grammar
Phrases
Focus
Grammar, Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
B2C1-37
Lesson Time
30 minutes
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Lesson Overview

Go with the flow! In this video-based B2–C1 English lesson, students explore how ocean currents shape climate, affect marine life, and influence weather around the world. The lesson starts with a short video and gradually moves into vocabulary work and guided discussion. Students practice using transitional phrases and introductory adverbials to organise their ideas and speak more clearly. By the end of the lesson, learners feel more confident discussing complex environmental topics in English.

Lesson Objectives



  • Listening: Students listen to a video about ocean currents to understand how they work and why they matter. The focus is on following detailed explanations and identifying key ideas and cause-and-effect relationships.




  • Speaking: Students take part in guided discussions to share opinions and ideas about the impact of ocean currents on climate and marine life. The aim is to speak more fluently and clearly, using linking language to structure responses.




  • Vocabulary: Students learn and use topic-related vocabulary connected to ocean currents, climate systems, and environmental change, including terms such as climate change and El Niño.




  • Grammar: Students practice using transitional phrases and introductory adverbials to connect ideas more smoothly and make their spoken English more organised and natural.




  • Homework: Homework activities help students review the video content and key language through short questions, vocabulary tasks, and grammar practice, encouraging independent use of new structures.




Video

Time to ride the waves! Have you ever wondered just how significant ocean currents are? Watch this video to learn about how ocean currents affect climate, marine life, and weather patterns around the world.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

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