Level: A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
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Standard Lesson 60 min
This is Halloween
GeneralTalk about Halloween! Students review key vocabulary, watch a clip from a TV show and compare Halloween traditions in their country with celebrations from around the world.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Is there a grey house?
General GrammarPractise there is/there are. Students learn colour vocabulary, watch a video about the ‘colour hunt’ trend and play speaking games to describe what’s in different places and photos.
Reading Corner 60 min
Working less, resting more
Business LifestyleTry this reading lesson about a four-day working week! Students review basic work vocabulary, discuss a real trial in Australia and decide which company rules would make employees happier.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
A litre of milk and a packet of pasta
GeneralPractise units of measurement and container vocabulary! Students work through a shopping dialogue, a pronunciation task and plan a full shopping list for a dinner with friends.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Are we tired of smartphones?
Lifestyle TechnologyTalk about smartphone habits with this lesson! Students watch a video about swapping a smartphone for a dumb phone, compare the two and review useful vocabulary about technology and devices.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What do you think? (sharing opinions)
GeneralPractise sharing opinions! Students review adjectives for likes and dislikes, listen to a recording of two friends planning their evening and learn phrases for agreeing and disagreeing.
2 lessons
Physical activity
GeneralStudents listen to a recording, read and talk about physical activity. The first lesson covers sport and professional athletes, while the second lesson is about other types of physical activity like walking.
Reading Corner 60 min
Tired of choices?
LifestyleDiscuss making choices with this reading worksheet about decisions! Students read parts of an article about decision fatigue and its health implications, talk about food choices and review useful verbs for the discussion.
Reading Corner 60 min
Benefits of boredom
GeneralGet students reflecting on monotonous moments with this reading worksheet about boredom! They read parts of an article about boredom in childhood, share experiences and review useful words for the discussion.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Who’s your favourite athlete?
GeneralHelp students talk about athletes with this ESL lesson on sports! They share experiences and thoughts, practise sports-related vocabulary and play two guessing games, using the target language.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What were you doing this morning?
Business GrammarTalk about workplace activities with this ESL lesson on Past Continuous! Students practise the Past Continuous tense, watch a short video about a woman’s workday and role-play manager-employee conversations.
2 lessons
Special occasions
General Grammar LifestyleStudents work with party-related vocabulary, practice vowel pronunciation and learn to use the ‘be going to’ structure.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Party time
General LifestyleGet students to discuss various celebrations with this ESL lesson on parties! They practise vocabulary for social events, work on the pronunciation of /ɛ/ and /ɜː/ sounds and share their opinions and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do you do it online or offline? (object pronouns)
General GrammarDiscuss shopping preferences with this ESL lesson on object pronouns! Students review vocabulary for buying and returning items, practise object pronouns and watch a video about shopping online and in person.
Games & Activities 60 min
How do I get to…? (role-playing)
GeneralPractise key vocabulary for handling common travel situations! In this worksheet, students explore typical travel scenarios, act out engaging role-plays and work with dialogues. They also play Tic-Tac-Toe.
2 lessons
What are the people doing? (Present Continuous)
General GrammarStudents learn to use the Present Continuous tense. In the first lesson, they learn about the form, meaning and use of the tense and practise it. In the second lesson, they practise the tense further while discussing paintings.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Preparing for a trip
GeneralEngage students in talking about travel plans! In this lesson, they review vocabulary for planning a trip, analyse travel problems and offer advice. They also watch a video excerpt with tips on travel preparation.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Using your smartphone
TechnologyGet students talking about their phone habits with this lesson! They practise phones and technology vocabulary, work on the pronunciation of regular past-tense verbs and give tech-related advice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Work-life balance (should and shouldn’t)
Business LifestylePractise should and shouldn’t while talking about work-life balance. Students share their habits, listen to a recording where a CEO discusses his routine and role-play giving and receiving advice.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
At the airport
GeneralPractise useful airport vocabulary! In this lesson, students share their experiences, listen to common phrases used at the airport and collaborate to develop a creative story with the target vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Talking about paintings
GeneralEngage students in talking about paintings with this lesson! They describe and visualise artwork, watch a video with AI-animated paintings and share their reactions and interpretations. They also imagine and describe a painting based on their own life.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Whatever the weather
GeneralTalk about weather conditions and their impact! In this lesson, students practise weather vocabulary, discuss the weather where they live and share opinions. They also debate weather inconveniences and preparations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
In the office
BusinessPractise talking about the office with this lesson! Students review key vocabulary for office activities and rooms, listen to colleagues talking at work and share their opinions and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Being a mum, being a dad
LifestyleGet students talking about parenting with this lesson! They practise key verbs for discussing care and support, watch an ad where children turn to their mums for help and work with the pronunciation of the target vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are you into humanities?
GeneralTalk about human-centred subjects with this ESL lesson on humanities! Students practise key verbs for the discussion, watch a video explaining what the humanities are and debate different scenarios.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Pronounce it if you can
GeneralFocus on pronunciation practice with this lesson! Students discuss English pronunciation, watch a video and practise reading IPA transcriptions. They also listen to recordings and play a word game.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Chores in the house
LifestyleGet students talking about housework with this ESL lesson on chores! They share their thoughts, practise key vocabulary and explore housework through video and audio. They also role-play chore negotiations with a flatmate.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
The types of films I like
GeneralPractise key film vocabulary with this lesson! Students share their preferences for films, guess film types by listening to music and sounds and draft a film review.
Standard Lesson 60 min
She was born in 1991 (Past Simple)
General GrammarProvide meaningful Past Simple practice for your students! They talk about life events, review key phrases and learn how to say years. Students also explore the life of Albert Einstein through a video.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The date I always remember…
GeneralEngage students in talking about dates and milestones! They practise prepositions for days and dates, watch a video clip about a secretary who scheduled 93 meetings and share their experience with remembering dates.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Life after work
GeneralTalk about how to stay happy as a retired person! In this ESL lesson on retirement, students practise vocabulary for discussing this chapter of life, watch a video clip about the topic and share experiences and opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What’s your favourite drink?
GeneralGet students talking about drinks and recipes with this lesson! They practise useful vocabulary and watch a video showing how to make a drink. Students also create their own drink and present it to others.
2 lessons
Where are you going for your next holiday?
LifestyleIntroduce collocations to talk about activities in cities! This set also helps students practise dealing with problems on holidays in English.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Guess the body part
GeneralDiscuss how we use parts of the body with this ESL lesson! Students listen to conversations about accidents and pain, work in pairs and play a guessing game.
2 lessons
Using Present Continuous
General GrammarTeach students clothing vocabulary and Present Continuous! Students will talk about what people in photos are wearing, holding and carrying.
Standard Lesson 60 min
They’re wearing… (talking about people in photos)
GeneralPractise ‘wear’, ‘carry’ and ‘hold’ while describing people in photos with this lesson! Students revise clothing vocabulary and watch an ad. They also work in pairs and play a fun game.
