Lesson 1: Poison and the crimes of Baba Anujka – Intermediate (B1-B2)

Poison and the crimes of Baba Anujka

Description

This lesson looks at the world of crime, especially the use of poison as a murder weapon. The listening will focus on the history of different types of poison and the article that follows describes the life of Baba Anujka, and how she became to be known as a “cute” killer. Throughout the lesson students will be introduced to new and interesting vocabulary and there will be opportunities for them to personalise the vocabulary in discussion activities.

Note: Due to the nature of this topic, there is mention of poisons and murder. It is strongly recommended you read the article and audio script before deciding if it is suitable for your class.