Level: B2 / Upper Intermediate
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Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsLone wolf or social butterfly? Understanding personalities
GeneralWith this lesson, students talk about personality types, revise adjectives to describe themselves and watch a video about how birth order affects a person. They also brainstorm why people change their personalities and discuss whether they agree with different opinions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsCulture shock
GeneralWith this speaking lesson, students talk about culture shock, share their perspectives and discuss what the experience of a foreign exchange student might be. They also watch a short video and practise vocabulary related to the topic.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Add to saved lessonsWould you allow yourself to be bored?
GeneralIs boredom always a bad thing? Or can it sometimes be good for us? Challenge your students to an unusual discussion based on an intriguing article!
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsIt’s the cheesiest time of the year!
GeneralThis lesson not only enhances language skills but also encourages students to think about cultural aspects of the holiday season while having fun getting in the Christmas spirit. Have a laugh together talking about cheesy Christmas films and activities!
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Add to saved lessonsAre you ever too young for greatness?
GeneralLet your students explore the topic of talent, age, and employment. Discuss the pros and cons of different ages, the concept of prodigies, and people who achieved fame during childhood.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhat I’m trying to say is… (clarifying and explaining)
GeneralHelp your students practise clarifying and explaining across various contexts. Elevate their communication skills through different strategies of providing clear explanations.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsHealthcare innovation
General TechnologyIn this ESL lesson about healthcare, students practise speaking, watch a video and do an optional word formation activity.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsFrom the bottom of my heart
GeneralIn this ESL lesson students learn ways to say thank you and react to it. They discuss different situations where people thank each other, watch a video and have a lot of practice.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsReimagining the workweek
Business GeneralIn this Business English speaking lesson, students discuss the idea of a four-day workweek, watch a video and do a roleplay activity.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThe art of making memories tangible
GeneralIn this ESL lesson about photography, students watch an interview with a photographer, learn and practise vocabulary related to photography and have a lot of speaking practice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsPhrasal verbs activities
GeneralThe lesson is a series of stand-alone phrasal verb activities that can be used as a revision, warm-up or time filler. There are four types of activities, each with two parts and different phrasal verbs.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsNation branding and St. Patrick’s Day
GeneralIn this lesson about St. Patrick’s Day, students watch a video about the origins of the holiday. They also discuss nation branding and practise vocabulary for talking about abstract ideas.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThe purpose of universities
GeneralIn this speaking class, students watch a video about the purpose of universities and practise talking about education and universities.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThey did it for money (passive voice)
General GrammarIn this lesson about passive voice, students practise using passive voice. They also watch a video and discuss different types of crime.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Add to saved lessonsVideo games as an art form
General TechnologyIn this lesson, students discuss the idea that video games should be considered an art form. They also learn and practise some useful vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsAre you into flying?
General LifestyleThis worksheet focuses on speaking about air travel. Students answer different questions, watch and discuss a video. They also read and discuss short stories and create their own.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhen every day is a day off
GeneralWith this intermediate speaking lesson plan, students get lots of opportunities to talk about retirement. They watch a short video, discuss retirement laws in their countries and plan their own retirement.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Add to saved lessonsSlacktivism – to engage or not to engage?
General Global IssuesIn this lesson students discuss the term slacktivism and different forms of activism. They also do a word formation exercise and talk about the article they read at home.
