Speaking calendar/World Penguin Day
April 25th · Cultural Insight

World Penguin Day

Conservation and flightless birds. This day is a call to protect the unique biodiversity of the Antarctic. This lesson explores ocean protection and the unique challenges facing the most remote ecosystem on Earth.

SPEAKING LESSONB1 / B2Discussion · Vocabulary · Activities
01 / LET’S TALK

Speaking Discussion

  1. Why do humans have such a strong emotional connection to penguins compared to other birds?
  2. Is climate change the only real threat to penguins, or is overfishing more dangerous?
  3. Should antarctica be 100% closed to tourists to protect the wildlife?
  4. What can we learn from the social structure of a penguin colony?
  5. If you had to be an animal ambassador for one day, which one would you choose?
02 / PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Activity 1: The Wildlife Guard

The Task: You are writing a safety manual for an Antarctic Research Station. List 3 rules that protect the spirit of the wild while keeping people safe. Justify each.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Is biodiversity more important than human progress?