Level: B2 / Upper Intermediate
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Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWorkplace 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
Add to saved lessonsOpen-source software: use, study, share, improve
Global Issues TechnologyWith this lesson, students discuss personal software use, talk about open-source software, and watch a video about the concept. They also explore relevant vocabulary, think of potential challenges to the industry, and discuss its future.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThe art of leadership
BusinessWith this lesson, students talk about job satisfaction and practise vocabulary to discuss leadership! They also watch a video about creating a good work environment, read a text about organisational structures and share ideas on addressing workplace challenges.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsFood 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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsI 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
Add to saved lessonsRule 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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhen crowds fund your project
BusinessWith this lesson, students talk about funding sources, address scepticism and watch a video about common myths of crowdfunding. They also explore vocabulary, analyse successful crowdfunding campaigns and create their own projects.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhen 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.
3 lessons
Add to saved lessonsDiscussing social media
General LifestyleIn this lesson set, students not only discuss different aspects of social media but revise and practise useful grammar and vocabulary
2 lessons
Add to saved lessonsExpressing 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.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Add to saved lessonsA 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.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsIt’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
Add to saved lessonsMembers 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.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsChanging careers
BusinessWith this speaking lesson, students navigate the territory of career changes. They discuss job market trends, as well as benefits and challenges of transitioning careers. They also talk about important skills and watch a video about a woman who changed careers.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Add to saved lessonsThe 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.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsAce your next job interview
BusinessDive into the realm of job interviews with this lesson. Students practise job interview vocabulary, watch a video for tips, talk about what can make an interview successful and learn about the STAR approach for responding to interview questions.
2 lessons
Add to saved lessonsLearning 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
Add to saved lessonsLone 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.
