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Expressing likelihood
Business General TechnologyIn the first lesson, students learn language to express likelihood. In the second lesson, they practise the target language while talking about a topic of interest.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The more the merrier? Friendships and Dunbar’s number
GeneralEngage students in talking about friendships with this lesson! They watch a video about Dunbar’s number (a social theory), examine friendship situations and discuss their challenges. Students can also do an extra vocabulary activity.
2 lessons
Expressing opinions using adjectives
General TechnologyThe set presents an opportunity for students to learn useful vocabulary to express opinions and use it while talking about potentially worrying trends.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Lone 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.
2 lessons
Let’s be clear
GeneralIn the first lesson, students learn to explain things with precision and to ask for clarification. In the second lesson, they use the functional language to express their points of view on a chosen topic.
2 lessons
Forming logical arguments
Business General TechnologyIn the first lesson of this set, students learn and practise conjunctions while talking about argumentation. Then, they further practise the conjunctions while using arguments to discuss some moral dilemmas.
2 lessons
Talking about personal traits
GeneralThe lessons in this set are connected by a common topic: students discuss how personality traits affect different areas of life.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
When familial meets professional
Business GeneralIn this lesson, students reflect deeply on work-family dynamics, explore nuances of nepotism, and enrich vocabulary through engaging discussions. Students also listen to excerpts from a podcast to spark critical thinking.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Let’s talk about democracy
Global IssuesSpark critical discussions on democracy with this thought-provoking lesson! Students will analyze quotes, assess governance models, and explore modern democracies through an informative video.
3 lessons
Talking about leadership and management
BusinessStudents organically move from discussing leadership and working without a boss to managing people with the help of technology. Along the way, they also have a chance to learn and practise useful phrases.
2 lessons
Making predictions about the future
General Lifestyle TechnologyThe lessons in this set are organised in a way that lets students first learn useful grammar structures and then put them into practice by discussing one of the topics that is more interesting for them.
2 lessons
Communicating better at work
BusinessThe lessons in the set help students learn how to communicate better at work and find the balance between being assertive but polite and between using simple language and corporate jargon.
2 lessons
Make yourself discoverable
BusinessIn the first lesson, students discuss how LinkedIn can help people find a job. In the second lesson, they talk about using apps to find a job or to find an employee.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Design engineering
TechnologyDive into the world of creative problem-solving while encouraging students to think about the real-world impact of design engineering. This lesson explores the possibilities of innovative thinking in an engaging way.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
It’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!
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
How does shopping make you feel?
Global Issues LifestyleAs shopping is part of everyone’s life, this speaking lesson on shopping addiction won’t leave your students indifferent. Discuss whether it is a serious problem, discover hacks on how to control it and dive into how instant gratification works.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Social media addiction
Global Issues LifestyleLet your students assess the impact of social media and respond critically to a news report. The lesson fosters meaningful discussion!
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Happiness is…
LifestyleIn this ESL lesson about happiness, students talk about the feeling, watch a video and discuss happiness myths. The teacher can also choose to do an optional vocabulary activity with students.