Level: B1 / Intermediate
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Standard Lesson 60 min
Back in the day… (used to vs would)
General GrammarPractise the use of used to and would with this lesson! Students talk about their childhood and past times, watch a video about people’s memories and discuss life changes by sharing personal stories.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How social media content affects us
TechnologyEngage students in discussing social media! With this lesson, they practise vocabulary related to social networks, watch a video about a viral TikTok moment and talk about social media habits. Students also read and discuss social media stories.
Standard Lesson 60 min
I can definitely help you with that!
BusinessPractise polite phrases for dealing with customers! Students talk about customer service problems, watch a video on poor and great service and create dialogues with customer service professionals.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Clicking the right button (giving instructions)
TechnologyTeach students to give instructions with this lesson! Students discuss their experience with technology, watch a video with instructions and practise email collocations. They also learn interface vocabulary and screen position phrases.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Is it professional?
BusinessTalk about professionalism with this speaking lesson on business etiquette! Students share their thoughts, watch a video on professional behaviour and evaluate actions at work. They can also do an extra vocabulary activity.
2 lessons
What life used to be like
General Grammar LifestyleEncourage students to talk about the past with this set! They practise using ‘used to’ and ‘would’ while talking about their life when they were children as well as people’s lives in the ‘90s.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Don’t let these words confuse you!
GeneralPractise commonly confused words with this lesson! Students listen to a conversation between friends, read a story about life in a new country and share their thoughts. They also play two truths and one lie.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Starting your own business
BusinessEncourage students to read an article about starting a business! They practise business-related vocabulary, discuss the pros and cons of owning a business and share their perspectives.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Jumping over obstacles (prepositions of movement)
GeneralExplore prepositions of movement with this lesson! Students talk about what animals can do, watch a video about a squirrel in a maze and practise prepositions. They also discuss different activities and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Tech pet peeves
TechnologyDiscuss real-life tech frustrations with this lesson! Students check UK phone statistics, watch a video on tech pet peeves and practise vocabulary for tech problems. They also share their opinions and experiences.
3 lessons
A crime has been commited
General Grammar TechnologyHelp students learn to use passive voice in different tenses! Students also talk about different crimes and report some news.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Passive voice practice
GrammarThis lesson provides tons of passive voice practice! Students describe processes, talk about news reports and discuss facts about the world. They also explore customer support and work with rules and sign messages.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Get ready for your next job interview
BusinessExplore job hunting with this lesson on job interviews! Students discuss preparation, watch a video of a job interview and practise useful vocabulary. They also role-play interview questions and answers.
2 lessons
Past (Perfect) stories
General GrammarHelp students understand and practice Past Perfect with this fun lesson set! Students also talk about objects from the past, learn prepositional phrases and watch two videos.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Pieces of the past (Past Perfect)
General GrammarIn this ESL lesson on Past Perfect, students talk about memories and time capsules! They also watch a video about a 63-year-old lost purse and learn and practise using Past Perfect with Past Simple.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
In love with AI
Lifestyle TechnologyJourney through the realm of relationships with AI! Students share their thoughts, discuss how humans interact with AI and watch a video on AI as romantic partners. They also debate AI’s impact on human connection.
2 lessons
Discussing the future
Grammar Lifestyle TechnologyEncourage students to learn future structures! With this two-lesson set, students will practise Future Simple, Present Continuous and ‘going to’ to talk about the future. They will also learn functional language to talk about plans.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are we still on for Tuesday? (making plans)
LifestyleStudents talk about plans, events and schedules with this engaging lesson! They practise future forms and phrases to discuss plans, watch a video where friends try to arrange a meeting and role-play scenarios.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Preventing identity theft (passive voice)
Grammar TechnologyPractise passive forms with this lesson on identity theft! Students discuss online protection and share opinions about online safety. They also watch a video about identity theft and read texts on how technology impacts digital crime.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Office software
Business TechnologyTalk about office software with this Critical Reading Club lesson! Students discuss office software and work tasks, practise useful collocations and share their experiences. They also talk about their preferences for workplace software.
Standard Lesson 60 min
A new website will be created soon (passive voice)
Business Grammar TechnologyTalk about websites while practising the passive voice! With this lesson, students watch a video about website creation, share their opinions and work with passive structures in different scenarios.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
My perfect day
General LifestyleEngage students in discussing ways to enjoy life! They watch the trailer for the film Perfect Days, read about activities that promote presence and simple joys and discuss problems and solutions for different things in life. Students can also do an extra vocabulary activity.
2 lessons
They should be allowed to do it! (modal verbs)
General Global Issues GrammarStudents practise modal verbs of permission, obligation and advice, as well as verbs to talk about prohibition. They discuss legal age limits and a ban on cigarettes.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Old enough to decide
General GrammarTalk about age limits with this lesson! Students practise modal verbs, watch a video on the voting age in New Zealand and discuss age laws in different countries. They also share their experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Describing trends in data
BusinessTalk about trends in data with this lesson! Students practise vocabulary for describing graphs, watch a video on the sales of mobile phones and discuss data. They also talk about future trends in smartphones and operating systems.
Standard Lesson 60 min
That’s how it was (past ability and obligation)
General GrammarTalk about life a century ago! In this engaging lesson, students explore phrases for past ability and obligation, read about old professions and discuss the pros and cons of life in the past.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Stay or skip? Talking about accommodation
LifestyleDiscuss accommodation and travel experiences with this lesson! Students practise adjectives, watch a video about an Airbnb feature and share their perspectives. They also read and write reviews of different accommodation.
3 lessons
CVs and searching for a job
BusinessThis lesson set allows students to talk about job hunting and teaches them how to write a CV in English.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Are they really hiring?
BusinessTalk about the job market and employment opportunities with this lesson! Students watch a video on fake job listings, analyze a job posting and discuss tips for job seekers. They can also do an optional vocabulary activity.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
What would you put on your bucket list?
LifestyleEngage in talking about bucket lists with this lesson! Students discuss goals and ambitions, watch a video about a traveller visiting multiple places in a week and talk about their thoughts and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Fancy a train ride?
GeneralTalk about train rides with this lesson! Students practise train-related vocabulary, watch part of a video about train travel and discuss their preferences and experiences. They also explore phrases to buy tickets and work in pairs.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The return of physical media
Lifestyle TechnologyTalk about physical media with this lesson! Students discuss experiences of using tangible media, practise useful vocabulary for discussing the topic and share their opinions. They also watch a video on physical media.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
The film genre I can’t stand is…
General LifestyleTalk about films with this lesson! Students learn vocabulary for discussing films, explore a video about sci-fi and share their opinions and preferences. They also recommend something new for people to watch.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The best teacher I’ve had
GeneralJoin in talking about teachers with this lesson! Students share opinions and experiences, watch a video about a scientist who’s considered a good teacher and discuss the impact of teaching styles on learning. They can also do an optional vocabulary activity.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Excuses, excuses!
GeneralPractise common ways to make excuses with this lesson! Students discuss common reasons for making excuses, watch a short video about the best excuses for being late and work in pairs making and responding to excuses.
Standard Lesson 60 min
It’s a kind of magic!
GeneralTalk about magic with this lesson! Students watch a video with a trick, explore common verbs and talk about magic tricks from different perspectives.
