Abstract
TED Talks have become a primary listening resource to use in academic contexts. However, for learners using academic vocabulary with TED Talks in their second language (L2), listening can prove difficult in facilitating effective lexical practice for learners. This entry builds on prior evidence suggesting TED Talks‐based listening lessons need 4% academic word list (AWL) coverage to guide academic vocabulary decisions. This entry explores the suitability of TED Talks in pre‐sessional contexts by using Romanelli, Cain, and McNamara's aspects checklist from 2014. The entry then outlines how vocabulary profiles created from software, such as Compleat Lexical Tutor Classic, can help provide learners with strategy exposure and vocabulary practice in listening lessons. Finally, practical suggestions to integrate academic vocabulary and listening strategies into TED Talks‐based lessons are discussed. The entry demonstrates how using academic vocabulary tasks in TED Talks‐based listening lessons can support educators who seek pedagogic listening and vocabulary guidance.
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