Level: B2 / Upper Intermediate
SEE ALL LESSON PLANSCritical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
The golden age of podcasting
BusinessExplore the fascinating field of technology and podcasts with this lesson! After reading an article, students discuss the use of AI in podcasts, practise vocabulary to talk about the topic and discuss their ideas if they launched a 100% AI-generated podcast.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Lone wolf or social butterfly? Understanding personalities
GeneralWith this lesson, students talk about personality types, revise adjectives to describe themselves and watch a video about how birth order affects a person. They also brainstorm why people change their personalities and discuss whether they agree with different opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Office, remote or hybrid?
BusinessWith this up-to-date lesson, students discuss work life after lockdown and practise vocabulary to talk about workplace changes. They also watch a news video about companies changing the way they work and discuss different work models.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
It’s the cheesiest time of the year!
GeneralThis lesson not only enhances language skills but also encourages students to think about cultural aspects of the holiday season while having fun getting in the Christmas spirit. Have a laugh together talking about cheesy Christmas films and activities!
Standard Lesson 60 min
What I’m trying to say is… (clarifying and explaining)
GeneralHelp your students practise clarifying and explaining across various contexts. Elevate their communication skills through different strategies of providing clear explanations.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Healthcare innovation
General TechnologyIn this ESL lesson about healthcare, students practise speaking, watch a video and do an optional word formation activity.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
How to succeed as a freelancer
BusinessIn this lesson students discuss working as a freelancer. They watch a video, do four role-plays and talk about different freelancing ideas.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
On the lookout for the ultimate productivity app
BusinessIn this CRC lesson, students read an article about productivity apps, express their opinions on the matter and share their experiences.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Reimagining the workweek
Business GeneralIn this Business English speaking lesson, students discuss the idea of a four-day workweek, watch a video and do a roleplay activity.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What does it take to start an e-commerce business?
BusinessIn this ESL lesson on e-commerce students get a chance to talk about starting a business, watch a video about people who did, discuss e-commerce and its advantages and learn some vocabulary related to the topic.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The art of making memories tangible
GeneralIn this ESL lesson about photography, students watch an interview with a photographer, learn and practise vocabulary related to photography and have a lot of speaking practice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Guessing games – B2-C1
GeneralThis worksheet consists of five upper-intermediate and advanced ESL games. Each of the games can be used as a stand-alone task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Phrasal verbs activities
GeneralThe lesson is a series of stand-alone phrasal verb activities that can be used as a revision, warm-up or time filler. There are four types of activities, each with two parts and different phrasal verbs.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The purpose of universities
GeneralIn this speaking class, students watch a video about the purpose of universities and practise talking about education and universities.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Creating a learning culture
BusinessIn this Business English conversation class, students discuss upskilling, watch a video and talk about the ideas mentioned in it. They also hold a debate on upskilling.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The future of bricks-and-mortar retail shopping
Business GeneralIn this Business English speaking class, students watch a video about the future of bricks-and-mortar retail shopping and discuss shopping trends.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Out with the old, in with the new
GeneralThis New Year worksheet contains a lot of speaking activities. Students also watch a video about New Year’s traditions and discuss the celebration in different cultures.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Regulating big tech
Business TechnologyThis lesson on regulation and technology focuses on rules and laws vocabulary. The lesson features a video about a law and a discussion on regulating big companies and different technologies.