Description of Course

In this lesson, you will explore the topic of cold showers and their potential health benefits. The lesson will begin with a discussion on showering habits and preferences, followed by watching a video that delves into the science behind cold showers. You will then respond to the video, checking your understanding and discussing key points. The lesson will also focus on learning specific vocabulary and phrases related to cold showering and health. There will be some emphasis on statements of uncertainty such as “it might be that…” and “some people say that…”. Finally, you will review an article that whether there is actually strong evidence about the benefits of cold showers, reinforcing your understanding and allowing you to compare different types of evidence.

Learning Outcomes

This lesson will give you opportunities to:

• Discuss showering habits and preferences using relevant vocabulary and phrases.
• Understand and summarize the main points from a video about cold showers and their potential benefits.
• Identify and use statements of uncertainty to discuss uncertain or anecdotal evidence.
• Learn and apply specific vocabulary related to cold showers and health.
• Compare and contrast different types of evidence (anecdotal vs. scientific) regarding the benefits of cold showers.
• Express your own opinions on the topic, supported by evidence from the video and article.