Level: B1 / Intermediate
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Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The joy of walking
LifestyleJoin in discussing the effects of walking with this lesson! Students share opinions, watch a video about the benefits of walking and review useful vocabulary. They also recommend ideas to a friend who wants to be healthier and discuss quotes related to personal journeys.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Your style, your story
General LifestyleTalk about style with this lesson! Students discuss clothing choices, practise vocabulary on clothing and watch an ad for a fashion brand. They also share their personal clothing preferences and work on mind maps.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Does anyone else look like you?
GeneralWith this lesson, students talk about facial features! They practise collocations to describe appearance, watch a video on the concept of doppelgängers and discuss people who look alike.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Should I feel bad about it?
GeneralIn this speaking lesson on guilt, students discuss guilty pleasures and varied opinions on the emotion. They also watch and discuss a video about ‘vacation guilt’. Students have an optional vocabulary activity with expressions related to guilt.
Standard Lesson 90+ min
My bad! (making and accepting apologies)
Business GeneralWith this lesson, students discuss experiences and ways to apologize! They listen to a recording of people talking about work mistakes and practise phrases to apologize, promise solutions and accept apologies.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
The doctor will see you now
GeneralStudents go to the doctor’s with this lesson! They learn functional vocabulary and watch an advice video about how to make the most from your doctor’s visit. They work with vocabulary to answer questions, describe ailments, and do a roleplay.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Real-life superheroes
Global IssuesStudents discuss an article about real-life superheroes with this lesson! They talk about differing opinions on the idea, think about acts of kindness, and learn vocabulary. They consider different real-life superhero activities and look at real examples.
2 lessons
Where are you staying?
GeneralIn the first lesson, students learn vocabulary to talk about holiday accommodation. They also write a hotel review. In the second lesson, they practise functional language for hotel situations using the vocabulary from the first lesson.
Standard Lesson 75 min
I’m calling to change my reservation (functional language)
GeneralStudents talk about hotel situations, practise functional language for hotel interactions and watch a video about welcoming a guest to an Airbnb flat. They also do a role-play using target vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Things we use every day
GeneralWith this lesson, students explore and use adjectives in the correct order! They watch a video of everyday objects in super macro, discuss personal objects and talk about objects with different characteristics.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
How smart are animals?
GeneralStudents discuss animal abilities with this lesson! They talk about differing opinions on animal intelligence, learn about animal skills and hear some fascinating animal stories. They watch a video, think about an animal’s point of view, and discuss lots of questions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Challenging gender stereotypes
Global IssuesEngage in discussing gender stereotypes with this intriguing lesson! Students practise adjectives to describe people, watch a video on women in sports and read texts about women who challenged stereotypes.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How good is your memory?
GeneralStudents practise memory skills and discuss habits, abilities, and tips to remember things. They share experiences, apply memory techniques to situations, and learn vocabulary. They also watch and discuss a video about a memory championship.
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
At your own risk
GeneralWith this lesson plan about risky jobs, students discuss risky aspects of seemingly ‘safe’ jobs, as well as obviously risky jobs. They share opinions, imagine themselves in positions, and learn vocabulary. They also watch and discuss a video about the New Zealand police force!
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Ordering groceries online
LifestyleWith this lesson plan about shopping, students discuss the pros and cons of ordering groceries online! They discuss consumer preferences and look at some niche online grocery stores. They do a ‘this or that’ exercise and learn useful vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Do you know your needs?
GeneralEngage in talking about needs and priorities with this lesson! Students practise collocations with ‘need,’ watch a video on Maslow’s hierarchy, and discuss things that are important to them. They also analyze and apply Maslow’s theory to various areas and discuss different opinions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
A trip down memory lane…
LifestyleStudents talk about photos, work with some vocabulary, and watch and discuss a video about photo preservation. They also think about how photo-taking has changed over the years and share what they do with their photos.
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
Plastic-free future
Global IssuesEngage in talking about human impact on the planet! With this lesson, students watch a video about plastic pollution, practise collocations related to environmental actions, and discuss environmental responsibility.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Mommunes
LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about family structures and shared parenting. They explore vocabulary to talk about parenting and watch a video about single mothers and children who share households.
2 lessons
Stress relief and relaxation
GeneralThe set lets students talk about tips to deal with stress as well as explore various ideas on how to calm down and relax quickly.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
How about a little improvement?
Business GrammarWith this lesson, students practise quantifiers in various contexts. They discuss work conditions and employee feedback and watch a video about employee satisfaction.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Workplace safety
Business GeneralEngage in talking about safety in the workplace with this lesson! Students explore vocabulary to talk about injuries, watch a video about safety at work and discuss workplace rules.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The power of breathing
General LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss stress-relief ideas, practise phrases to talk about relaxation techniques and watch a video on the box breathing exercise.
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.
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Food is more than just fuel
General LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss the impact of food on health. They practise vocabulary on nutrition, watch an informative video about the effects of foods on sleep and talk about specific food labels and food philosophies.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Are you ready to go?
LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss travel preparation, watch a video about tips on packing and talk about potential challenges when travelling. You can also do a vocabulary activity to revise vocabulary related to the topic.
2 lessons
Marketing and advertising
BusinessThis lesson set offers students a chance to talk about advertising and their personal experience as well as marketing from a more professional standpoint.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Journalism and the news
Global IssuesWith this engaging lesson, students talk about journalism and news. They practise vocabulary about the topic, watch a video about journalism, discuss the challenges of being a journalist and read authentic stories about journalistic cases.
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.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
A ban on cigarettes
Global IssuesWith this lesson, students talk about bans and prohibitions. After reading an article, they discuss smoking and vaping. They also talk about trends and practise using adjectives.
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.
