Alex Honnold’s Dangerous Climb

Lesson overview

Your students will be glued to this lesson about Alex Honnold’s heart-stopping free solo climb of Taipei 101. This news article for students delivers exactly what you need: a gripping real-world story that naturally sparks debate about risk, courage, and personal limits. The adapted texts work perfectly for both A2-B1 and B2-C1 levels, with vocabulary your students will actually use in conversations about extreme sports and life choices. Discussion questions progress from personal experiences to deeper ethical considerations, ensuring every student has something meaningful to contribute.