Teaching English Language and Critical Thinking Through Authentic Short Videos (Ted Talks)

Abstract

This chapter describes how usage of technology in learning becomes common in the current Indian educational scenario. In order to meet the employment expectations, the young students of higher education need to enhance both critical thinking and communication skills. Hence it is essential to develop both productive and receptive skills of English that include not only pronunciation and vocabulary, but also grammar and spelling both in oral and written communications. To manage better communication, learners need to express their thoughts in various ways. Ted Talks, a robust social media platform is proven to be the authentic material for the language learners to develop thought-provoking ideas and express through useful language.