Mind-boggling, whopping, insane, massive: this B2 lesson teaches the language people use for hype and trends, using a video about NFTs as the example.
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Level: B2 (upper intermediate) · Focus: Vocabulary for trends and hype
What we covered
- Expressions for trends and hype: so hot right now, mind-boggling, whopping amount
- Rewriting phrases with the new vocabulary
- A video about NFTs and why they became popular
- Discussion: trends at work and how to keep up
How it went in class
We used the vocabulary to describe other hyped products the group remembered. Learners enjoyed being able to sound a little more informal and expressive in English.
Where to find it
This lesson was created by ESL Brains, not by me, so I can’t share their worksheets here. If you teach, it’s worth a look: find “It’s so hot right now!” on ESL Brains. Their materials are available with a subscription.
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