Level: A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
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Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
How about a tattoo?
LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about tattoos! They watch a video about tattoo tourism, share opinions and revise collocations with the word ‘tattoo’. They also discuss workplace discrimination against people with tattoos.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Was your childhood any different?
GeneralEngage in discussing changes in childhood and parenting with this lesson! Students practise words and phrases to talk about kids’ activities and behaviour, watch a video on Denmark’s forest preschool and read a text about Montessori education.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Let’s go on a date!
General LifestyleStudents discuss different types of dating, how it has changed over the years, and brainstorm hypothetical dating scenarios. They explore opinions, learn vocabulary, and watch and discuss a video about speed dating.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Meeting a celebrity
General GrammarWith this lesson, students talk about celebrities and work with grammar! They watch a funny ad, discuss situations related to fame and practise words and phrases to express frequency. Students also do a role play task in which they throw a celebrity party.
2 lessons
Talking about experiences using Present Perfect and Past Simple
General GrammarIn the first lesson, students learn the differences between the two tenses and talk about life experiences. In the second lesson, they practise the use of the tenses through role-plays.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Sharing experiences (Present Perfect and Past Simple)
Grammar LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss the topics people talk about when they first meet. They also practise Present Perfect and Past Simple, watch a video about people who have just met and do a role play activity.
Standard Lesson 75 min
I was wondering if… (making requests)
Business GeneralWith this lesson, students talk about ways to make requests. They watch a funny ad and discuss requests at work. Students also practise phrases to make requests and do a role play activity.
2 lessons
Eating and cooking
GeneralIn the first lesson, students discuss different food and cuisines while learning food-related vocabulary. In the second lesson, students talk about their attitude towards cooking, their experience and about being a chef using the vocabulary from the first lesson.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
What a chore!
GeneralWith this lesson, students discuss chores, practise vocabulary and watch a funny video on doing chores at work. They also discuss tips to make chores fun and do role-play tasks assigning and prioritising chores in different scenarios.
2 lessons
Let’s go around the world
General LifestyleIn the first lesson, students talk about travelling in general. As a second lesson, choose Lesson 2A to practise collocations; choose Lesson 2B to compare countries; or choose Lesson 2C to practise language useful when travelling by plane.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What to do when you’re stressed
Grammar LifestyleTalk about how to stop worrying about a problem with this lesson! Students discuss stress issues, watch a short video on tips about how to take your mind off problems and practise advice structures.
2 lessons
Tell me what happened
General GrammarIn the first lesson, students learn how to use Past Continuous and Past Simple. They practise them by creating excuses for people in difficult situations. In the second lesson, students further practise the two tenses by creating stories set in posh places.
Standard Lesson 45 min
I’ll do it better next time!
General GrammarPractise will and won’t with this lesson! Students talk about everyday life situations and use will and won’t to express promises, offers and decisions. They also examine situations and create dialogues based on pictures.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
It’s such a lovely place! (so and such)
Grammar LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about travel experiences, watch a short video about the capital city of Ghana and practise ‘so’ and ‘such’ structures. They also share their personal experiences and discuss the advantages of different travel options.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Present Perfect activities
GrammarWith this worksheet, students practise Present Perfect in various ways. They apply the tense to tell the news, discuss experiences and talk about life stories. Students also practise applying Present Perfect and Past Simple depending on the context.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Posh and fancy (Past Simple and Continuous practice)
Grammar LifestyleEngage in revising Past Simple and Continuous and discussing fancy experiences with this lesson! Students explore vocabulary to talk about the topic, watch a humorous ad for a ketchup brand and create interesting stories.
2 lessons
Talking about people
GeneralIn the first lesson, students talk about people and personalities. In the second lesson, they delve into relationships and meeting people.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Calm down and carry on! (phrasal verbs)
GeneralWith this worksheet, students review and practise phrasal verbs. They create sentences, play “two truths and a lie” and complete phrasal verbs. They also develop endings to stories, create dialogues and complete statements to talk about their opinions and preferences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
It’s your special day!
LifestyleWith this fun lesson, students talk about celebrations and their personal experiences. They watch and discuss a video about celebrating someone’s birthday on a budget and discuss birthday celebration ideas. Students also practise phrases related to birthdays.
2 lessons
Expressing opinions (A2)
GeneralIn the first lesson, students learn language to express and ask for opinions. In the second lesson, they use the language extensively while talking about a topic of your choice.
2 lessons
Practising Present Simple and Continuous
General LifestyleIn the first lesson, students revise Present Simple and Present Continuous. In the second lesson, they practise the tenses in speaking using different contexts.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Spring is in the air
GeneralThis fun lesson contains various standalone activities that allow students to explore vocabulary to talk about spring, do a crossword puzzle and practise collocations with ‘green’. They can also discuss reasons for enjoying or disliking spring and practise phrasal verbs.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Company roles
BusinessDive into the world of different job roles with this lesson! Students practise phrases related to the topic, discuss their personal experiences, watch a promo video for a company and imagine starting a business.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Shopping experience
LifestyleIn this speaking lesson, students talk about their shopping preferences and experiences. They also practise vocabulary related to the topic, assess situations related to shopping and watch a video about a second-hand department store.
2 lessons
City and transport
General GrammarIn the first lesson, students talk about cities and learn quantifiers. In the second lesson, they talk about transport in cities using the quantifiers.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Mountain tops and rooftops (compound nouns)
GeneralIn this curious lesson, students learn and practise compound nouns (e.g. sunlight, peanut butter, beach bar, etc.), discuss a funny ad to attract tourists to Sweden and create an ad for their country.
3 lessons
Talking about work tasks and skills
BusinessThe lessons in this set allow students to learn useful structures and vocabulary to be able to talk about their tasks, skills and motivation more fluently. The tasks in the lessons also let students apply previously learnt materials.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Opposites attract
GeneralWith this fun lesson, students practise opposite verbs, talk about themselves, read about “Opposite Day” and create scenarios where things are different from what they usually are.
3 lessons
Getting to know new students (A2)
Business GeneralThis lesson set is designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about your new beginner (A2) students: their work, hobbies, and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Hotel reviews
GeneralEngage students in conversations about different types of places to stay and their experiences! With this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to accommodation, watch videos and write hotel reviews.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Understanding generations
GeneralWith this speaking lesson on generations, students will explore common stereotypes, share experiences, and enjoy a hilarious comedy video on how different generations behave at work.
2 lessons
Describing flats and houses (using articles)
General LifestyleThe lessons in the set are connected by the common topic of accommodation. Students have a chance to practise both the grammar acquired in the first lesson and the vocabulary learned in the following lessons.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Bike, bus or “bike bus”?
General LifestyleWith this lesson, students explore and expand transport vocabulary, and dive into a cool discussion about the innovative “bike bus” idea through a fun video.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
My pet makes me happy
Grammar LifestyleEngage students in fascinating discussions as they explore how pets influence our lives, master the structure ‘make + object + adjective’ and dive into a news story video on pets in the workplace in this flipped classroom lesson!
2 lessons
Asking and answering questions (Present and Past Simple)
GeneralDoing both lessons allows you to teach students to form questions, see them being used in real life and practise them in fun ways.
2 lessons
Agreeing and disagreeing with others
Business General Lifestyle TechnologyThis lesson set is designed not only to teach students how to agree and disagree with each other but also to have more practice while discussing a topic of your choice.
