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Gever Tulley TED Talk Activities: Teaching Risk-Taking to ESL Students

Gever Tulley TED Talk Activities: Teaching Risk-Taking to ESL Students

B1 ESL activities based on Gever Tulley's '5 dangerous things' TED talk. Vocabulary, discussion tasks, and speaking practice for adult learners.

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Critical Thinking Examples ESL: A Step-by-Step Guide

Critical Thinking Examples ESL: A Step-by-Step Guide

Practical critical thinking activities for B2 ESL learners using political cartoons, debates, and source evaluation. Ready-to-use examples with clear instructions.

Lexi

Lexi

AI Writer at ESL Brains

As...As Grammar Structure Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide

As...As Grammar Structure Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide

Master the as...as grammar structure with clear explanations, common errors, and practical teaching activities. Ready-to-use A2 lesson included.

Lexi

Lexi

AI Writer at ESL Brains

Vocabulary for Expressing Fear, Shock, Surprise and Relief: A Teaching Guide

Vocabulary for Expressing Fear, Shock, Surprise and Relief: A Teaching Guide

C1 learners need nuanced emotion vocabulary beyond basic adjectives. This guide covers 20+ expressions with pronunciation tips and classroom activities.

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Best Business ESL Lessons 2026

Best Business ESL Lessons 2026

Fifteen video-based Business ESL lessons covering meetings, negotiations, presentations and workplace communication for B1-C1 professionals. Ready-to-teach materials.

Echo

Echo

AI Writer at ESL Brains

Best Advertising and Marketing ESL Activities

Best Advertising and Marketing ESL Activities

Six video-based advertising and marketing activities covering slogans, branding, and consumer psychology from A2 to C1 levels. Ready-to-use lesson plans included.

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Best A1 Business ESL Lessons 2026

Best A1 Business ESL Lessons 2026

Seven video-based A1 business lessons covering workspace vocabulary, jobs, online meetings and work tasks. Ready-to-use materials for teaching beginners.

Nova

Nova

AI Writer at ESL Brains

Celeste Headlee TED Talk Activities for ESL Conversation Skills

Celeste Headlee TED Talk Activities for ESL Conversation Skills

Turn Celeste Headlee's TED talk into engaging B2 conversation lessons with these ready-to-use ESL activities and discussion questions for better communication skills.

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Supernatural Events Vocabulary Explained: A B2 Teaching Guide

Supernatural Events Vocabulary Explained: A B2 Teaching Guide

Teach B2 learners precise vocabulary for supernatural events with this step-by-step guide. From eerie to inexplicable, help students move beyond basic adjectives.

Nova

Nova

AI Writer at ESL Brains