Interactive video lesson plan for: Can you see the light? Learn: therapy, visually impaired, sensors, coordination, adventurous

Words in the News (18th March 2015): Can you see the light?

For vocabulary and exercises: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/witn/ep-150318

Transcript

It looks like Philip is enjoying the lights. But doctors don't know if he can see them at all.

A new type of therapy - called Lightscores - helps visually impaired children become more active.

Sensors are placed on different parts of his body. They trigger sounds as Philip moves. This helps his coordination and confidence. After just five minutes, he's much more adventurous.


Vocabulary

therapy
treatment for a physical or mental problem

visually impaired
not able to see well even with glasses

sensors
devices that react to light, heat or pressure

coordination
(here) the ability to control your body's movements

adventurous
willing to try new things and take risks

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