#7 How an amateur built the world’s biggest dome
Starting Point. Discuss the questions below.
In 1418, Filippo Brunelleschi was tasked with building the largest dome ever seen at the time. He had no formal architecture training. Yet experts still don’t fully understand the brilliant methods he used in constructing the dome, which tops the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral in Florence, Italy.
Focus on Vocabulary. Match the words with the correct meaning.
Focus on Listening. Watch the video.Â
Focus on Comprehension. Answer the questions below about the video.
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Focus on Speaking.Â
What is the most impressive building you have ever seen?
What is about this building that attracts you so much?
