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Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Dreaming of sleep
LifestyleTalk about sleep habits with this lesson! Students discuss bedtime routines and revenge bedtime procrastination, watch a video about the purpose of dreams and review phrases connected to sleep.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Scaling a business
BusinessExplore the strategies behind scaling a business. Students review vocabulary related to business growth, watch a video about Haribo’s global success and evaluate scaling strategies for different companies.
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
Tracing your roots
GeneralTalk about family origins with this ESL lesson on genealogy! Students discuss family history, watch a video on tracing origins and share their perspectives. They can also do an extra vocabulary task.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
It’s all in the contract
BusinessTalk about job conditions with this ESL lesson on employment contracts! Students practise key vocabulary for discussing job terms, watch a short video and share their views. They also role-play an employment negotiation.
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.
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.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Short videos, short attention span?
Lifestyle TechnologyDiscuss digital habits and focus with this ESL lesson on attention spans! Students watch a video on brain rot and role-play a pitch in favour of short-form videos. They can also do an extra task to review useful vocabulary.
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.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Behind the wheel
GeneralGet students sharing experiences and thoughts with this ESL lesson on driving! They practise key driving vocabulary, create a collaborative story and play the vocabulary game ‘Taboo’.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Taming the wild
Global IssuesTalk about urban wildlife with this ESL lesson on domestication! Students discuss human-animal relationships, analyse scenarios and watch a video about a study. They can also do an extra task to review key adjectives.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Did you sleep well?
LifestyleLet students read excerpts of an article with this advanced reading worksheet about sleep! They practise useful vocabulary for sleep quality, explore sleeping arrangements and share their perspectives.
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.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
True crime
LifestyleSpark big discussions with this speaking lesson on true crime! Students give opinions, read and talk about the impact of true crime and watch a video about a famous case. They can also do an extra vocabulary task.
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The changing hotel industry
Business GeneralPractise vocabulary for talking about the hotel industry! In this lesson, students discuss trends in hotel rooms, watch part of a video on US hotels and review useful collocations.
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
Feeling nostalgic
General LifestyleTalk about the pros and cons of feeling nostalgic! In this ESL lesson on nostalgia, students practise useful phrases, watch a video excerpt on the topic and share their opinions on modern trends and nostalgic influences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How important is grammar for you?
General GrammarGet students discussing English grammar from a critical perspective! They practise verbs for debating language norms, talk about non-standard grammar and watch a video on grammar rules and natural speech.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Understanding Gen Z
Global IssuesGet students talking about Gen Z with this lesson! They discuss habits and perceptions of this generation, watch a video excerpt on Gen Zers and work in pairs to debate their future. They can also do an extra vocabulary exercise.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Ate and left no crumbs (Gen Z slang)
GeneralTeach modern English words with this ESL lesson on Gen Z slang! Students discuss slang, share their perspectives and practise contemporary and useful expressions. They also watch a video of a senator using slang in parliament.
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.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Feral cats in New Zealand
Global IssuesRead and talk about wildlife and animal population management! In this CRC lesson, students discuss ethics and urban animal issues, review animal management vocabulary and share their thoughts and experiences.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
It’s just a hobby
LifestyleEngage students in discussing hobbies! In this lesson, they practise key vocabulary for debating pastimes, watch a video about productivity-focused hobbies and talk about different hobby trends.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Love, mum
GeneralSpark deep conversations with this speaking lesson on motherhood! Students analyse motherhood in culture, discuss Mother’s Day traditions and watch a video about funny texts from moms. They can also do an extra task to review vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Would you watch a micro-drama?
General TechnologyGet students discussing micro-dramas! They debate the impact of vertical shorts, watch a video about the rise of micro-dramas and write a micro-drama script. Students can also review useful vocabulary with an extra task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are you sick of sequels?
GeneralGet your students talking about sequels and remakes with this advanced lesson on films! They practise key adjectives for film discussions, watch a video excerpt on sequels and remakes and share their opinions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The reality of reality TV
GeneralGet students talking about reality TV! They watch trailers, debate the impacts of reality television shows and create their own show ideas. Students can also do an extra vocabulary exercise to practise useful vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How social media is changing
Lifestyle TechnologyEngage in discussing social media with this advanced lesson! Students practise useful vocabulary, watch part of a video about changes in digital platforms and talk about the risks of social media.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Low-cost businesses
BusinessEngage in talking about low-cost businesses! Students read about low-cost brands, watch a video excerpt about a fast-fashion company and share opinions. They can also do an extra vocabulary task to review useful phrases.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Noise pollution
Global IssuesShare experiences and opinions with this ESL lesson on noise pollution! Students read short texts about noisy places, practise verbs for sounds and watch a video clip about noise pollution. They also discuss noise regulation strategies.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Understanding logistics
BusinessPractise key logistics vocabulary with this lesson! Students talk about logistics systems, share their experiences and role-play a staff meeting to solve logistical problems. They also discuss corporate transparency.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The unemployment club
BusinessEngage in talking about unemployment! Students discuss a business of providing fake employment, do a role-play and watch a video on the market for fake jobs. They can also do an extra task to review useful vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Corporations and taxes
BusinessTalk about global tax reform with this ESL lesson on corporate taxation! Students practise useful phrases for power dynamics, watch a video about tax havens and work with headlines and news stories.
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Solving mysteries (modal verbs in the past)
General GrammarHelp students understand past modals! They learn the rules for using past modals and practise them while talking about pictures and solving mysteries.
