Level: B2 / Upper Intermediate
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Standard Lesson 60 min
A really bad day (gradable and ungradable adjectives)
General GrammarPractise gradable and ungradable adjectives! Students discuss bad experiences, watch a video about a flight mix-up and play a storytelling game using adjectives and intensifiers from the lesson.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How thirsty is AI?
Global Issues TechnologyExplore the environmental impact of AI! Students watch a video about the water usage of AI data centres, review advanced verbs for reporting claims and discuss possible solutions to the problem.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The convenience culture
Lifestyle TechnologyDiscuss convenience culture with this lesson. Students watch a video about a device that combines shopping and food ordering, explore the Convenience Paradox and review vocabulary for talking about self-service and automation.
Reading Corner 60 min
AI goes to court
Business TechnologyExplore AI in the legal industry! Students read an article about the first court case won by an AI law firm and review vocabulary for discussing the risks and opportunities of AI at work.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Giving that matters
Global IssuesDiscuss charitable giving with this lesson. Students discuss how to choose a charity, watch a video about giving more effectively and debate ethical dilemmas around donations and fundraising.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The co-operative way
BusinessExplore co-operative businesses! Students review vocabulary for business structure and strategy, watch a video about how co-ops are owned and run and discuss real-life examples from around the world.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Unpopular opinions (articles ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’)
General GrammarPractise using articles! Students discuss unpopular opinions, watch a video about a man who has an unpopular opinion and review the rules for using ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Imposing tariffs
Business Global IssuesDebate the impact of imposing tariffs! Students review key trade vocabulary, watch a video about Chinese EVs entering the European market and role-play as government advisors deciding on trade policy.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
How well can you swim?
GeneralDive into swimming vocabulary! Students learn words for strokes, equipment and techniques, discuss their own confidence in the water and design a beginner swimming lesson of their own.
Standard Lesson 60 min
I didn’t think it would become popular (past predictions)
Grammar TechnologyTalk about past predictions! Students review grammar for describing predictions people made in the past, watch a 2001 news report about mobile phones and rephrase historical quotes about technology.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Changing populations
Global IssuesExplore population trends! Students watch a video about population decline, review key demographic vocabulary and discuss the causes, consequences and possible solutions to changing populations around the world.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Pushing the limits
LifestyleEngage students in talking about extreme sports! They discuss high-risk activities, watch a video about a Mount Everest climber and share their opinions. Students can also do an extra vocabulary task to review useful language.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Learning English (first lesson with new students)
GeneralTalk about English in this first lesson with new students! Students are tested in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) as well as vocabulary and grammar while listening to a podcast and talking about the English language.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Humanoid robots at home
Lifestyle TechnologyDiscuss smart home devices! Students watch parts of a video on domestic robots, read short texts about them and practise passive structures. They also debate the use of humanoid robots in various sectors.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Time around the world
Global IssuesDiscuss time differences with this ESL lesson on time zones! Students watch a video about how time zones are divided, explore daylight saving time and examine curious time zone facts. They can also do an extra vocabulary task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Is critical thinking still a thing?
General TechnologyEngage students in talking about critical thinking! In this lesson, they practise key vocabulary for the discussion, watch a video about why we sound more like AI and read texts about real-life cases of deception.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Dad jokes (homophones and homographs)
GeneralLet students tell jokes while practising homophones and homographs! They talk about humour, watch part of a video featuring dad jokes and analyse how wordplay makes things funny.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Safety on the road (conditionals)
Global Issues GrammarGet students discussing traffic regulations with this ESL lesson on conditionals. They practise the four conditionals, watch a video excerpt on a 1983 seat belt law and share their perspectives on road safety.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Public speaking
Business GeneralTalk about experiences and strategies with this ESL lesson on public speaking! Students practise useful collocations, watch a video about sharing ideas and prepare a two-minute talk. They also exchange peer feedback.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
On the football pitch
GeneralHelp students talk about football with this lesson! They discuss the sport from various perspectives, practise key football vocabulary and watch a video of match highlights. They also explore football commentary.
Reading Corner 60 min
Marriage trends
Business LifestyleDiscuss shifting partnership patterns with this ESL lesson on marriage! Students talk about assets, read an article about the prenup trend among US Gen Zers and Millennials and review useful vocabulary.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Appeal to nature
BusinessGet students reading and talking about misleading ‘natural’ product claims! In this CRC lesson, they practise vocabulary for debating marketing tactics, recall arguments from the article and discuss the ‘natural’ label’s impact.
Standard Lesson 60 min
That’s a tough question
GeneralPractise phrases for navigating uncomfortable topics with this ESL lesson on difficult conversations! Students share thoughts, watch an athlete handle questions at the Olympics and role-play asking and answering tough questions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
At the dentist’s
GeneralHelp your students master dental health vocabulary! In this lesson, they discuss experiences, watch a video on why some people dislike dental visits and listen to conversations at the dentist’s. They also role-play dental appointments.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Direct or indirect? (communication styles)
Business General LifestyleDiscuss conversational directness across cultures! In this ESL lesson on communication styles, students practise useful adjectives, watch a video excerpt about why the Dutch are direct and work in pairs.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
On the road
GeneralPractise street and traffic vocabulary with this lesson! Students debate infrastructure design, explore traffic signs and play a memory game. They share experiences, read about a driver’s day in traffic and give a two-minute speech.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Recognition and appreciation at work
BusinessGet students talking about recognition at work! They watch reflections from an Oscar-winning make-up artist and debate employee visibility and workplace achievements. They can also do an extra task to review key vocabulary.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
I like your checked scarf! (patterns and materials)
GeneralDiscuss clothing with this lesson! Students describe outfits, practise patterns and materials vocabulary and suggest outfits for specific scenarios. They also talk about their preferences and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Skincare trends
Business LifestyleEngage students in discussing trends in skincare with this lesson. They practise phrases for talking about trends, watch a video on the economic rise of K-beauty and talk about various marketing practices.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Developing resilience
LifestyleDiscuss different ideas on personal development with this ESL lesson on resilience! Students talk about cultural rituals, practise key phrases and watch a short video related to toughening practices.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Business ethics
BusinessTackle business ethics through engaging debates. Students read and discuss ethical dilemmas and watch a video on strategies to develop an ethical business. They can also review phrases with an extra vocabulary exercise.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Choices we make every day (either, neither, both)
Grammar LifestylePractise either, neither and both structures! In this lesson, students discuss the impact of everyday decisions, watch a video on dual perspectives of a single day and read an online debate on improving routines.
2 lessons
Navigating workplace conditions
BusinessIn the first lesson of this set, students learn and practise employment-related vocabulary. In the second lesson, students use the vocabulary to discuss employment laws and regulations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Did I cause offence?
General Global IssuesEngage students in discussing offence! They practise useful phrases, watch a video about overcoming offence and listen to a conversation involving a confrontation. Students also role-play managing offensive interactions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Despite the social media ban… (contrasting ideas)
Global Issues GrammarTalk about social media age bans with this ESL lesson on contrasting ideas! Students practise contrast connectors, watch a video on Australia’s social media ban and debate alternatives.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Can there be too much choice? (modifying comparatives)
Business GrammarPractise modifying comparatives with this engaging lesson! Students talk about the buyer’s journey, watch a funny video comparing two purchase options and role-play persuading one another to choose a product or service.
