Level: B2 / Upper Intermediate
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I get electricity from…
Global Issues TechnologyStep into the world of energy production with this lesson! Students practise useful vocabulary and watch a video on electricity trading. They also talk about local and global power generation, examine statistics and discuss sustainable energy.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Rule of three: third spaces
LifestyleEncourage students to read a fun article about third spaces! Students will also consider different types of third spaces, discuss questions, take a quiz and practise vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
When exercise meets cosy…
LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss health and fitness trends and self-care rituals. They watch a video about ‘cosy cardio’, a new exercise practice, and share their personal experiences. Students can also do a vocabulary activity at the beginning of the lesson.
2 lessons
Expressing likelihood
Business General TechnologyIn the first lesson, students learn language to express likelihood. In the second lesson, they practise the target language while talking about a topic of interest.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
It’s never too late to dream big
Grammar LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about dreams and ambitions, practise structures with ‘It’ to give opinions and watch a video about a man who pursues two careers. They also discuss balancing multiple careers versus focusing on a single goal.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Members only! Subscription models
Business LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about subscription models, explore vocabulary and discuss their personal experiences and opinions. They also watch a video featuring advice on how to manage subscriptions and discuss real-life services.
2 lessons
Learning to say ‘no’
GeneralThis lesson set focuses on ways to say ‘no’ and the importance of protecting personal boundaries. It focuses on introducing and practising appropriate functional language.
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.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Music festivals and other outdoor events
LifestyleWith this speaking lesson, students talk about festivals and other outdoor events. They read short texts, discuss music festival tips and watch a video about it. Students also talk about the use of technology and brainstorm useful gadgets for such events.
3 lessons
Getting things done
GeneralThis lesson set focuses on ways to be productive letting students learn useful vocabulary and structures and practise them in multiple activities.
Standard Lesson 60 min
From a pushover to your own boss
GeneralWith this lesson, students talk about personal boundaries, watch a video with tips and practise vocabulary related to the topic. They also reflect upon responses to challenging situations and discuss different points of view.
2 lessons
Revising conditionals
Global Issues LifestyleWith this lesson set, your students will review three types of conditional sentences during 2 lessons. Each lesson in the set requires some pre-class student work (watching a video or reading an article).
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Culture shock
GeneralWith this speaking lesson, students talk about culture shock, share their perspectives and discuss what the experience of a foreign exchange student might be. They also watch a short video and practise vocabulary related to the topic.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Excited to go passwordless?
TechnologyExplore the future of passwords with this flipped lesson! Students talk about online security, learn and practise the phrases ‘be required to’ and ‘be supposed to’ and discuss safety measures for digital activities.
2 lessons
Talking about advantages and disadvantages
Business General Lifestyle TechnologyIn the first lesson, students learn language to talk about advantages and disadvantages. In the second lesson, they practise the target language while talking about a topic of interest.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The petconomy boom
LifestyleWith this lesson, students engage with the topic of petconomy through discussions on different perspectives of pets and pet care! They revise pet-related vocabulary, evaluate pet services, explore pet apps, and read about famous pets.
2 lessons
Storytelling
General GrammarThe set was created to provide revision and practice of three past tenses (Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect) and let students practise storytelling.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
How smart should home appliances be
Lifestyle TechnologyEngage students in a conversation about the advantages and disadvantages of smart appliances! With this lesson, students will also reinforce essential vocabulary such as adjectives and collocations to discuss the topic.