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Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThis is why we have accents (pronunciation activities)
GeneralEngage in the exploration of accents and pronunciation! Students talk about how they feel speaking a foreign language, explore vocabulary to discuss accents and practise pronunciation skills.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsRevitalized neighbourhoods or ghost towns?
Global IssuesWith this intriguing lesson, students explore the concept of ‘gentrification’ and its impacts. They explore and practise vocabulary related to the topic, watch a short video, analyse opinions and examine solutions for gentrification challenges.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsSuing the state
Global IssuesExplore the topic of lawsuits and trials with your students by discussing a specific case against a US state. Make them expand their legal vocabulary, watch a video, and engage in thought-provoking discussions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWould you ever renovate a house?
LifestyleIn this ESL lesson about houses and renovation, students learn some useful vocabulary related to the topic, watch a video and talk about house renovations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsConversations we dread
Business GeneralIn this ESL lesson about communication students talk about difficult conversations and share their experiences. They learn vocabulary, watch a video, have a discussion, role play and practise useful expressions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsDo you feel motivated yet?
GeneralIn this lesson, students watch a video about motivational speeches, practise collocations and discuss the idea of inspirational videos.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsFinders keepers?
GeneralIn this ESL lesson about history, students watch a stand-up comedy piece, talk about history and learn useful vocabulary and idioms.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsEarth is our only shareholder
Business Global IssuesIn this lesson, students learn and practise using compound adjectives. They also discuss corporate misconduct and watch a video about a founder who gave his company away to fight climate change.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsCareer choice
BusinessIn this worksheet for conversation classes, students talk at length about careers and professions and watch two short videos about unusual jobs. They also state their opinions on several topics related to the world of work.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsStay interested, stay motivated – first lesson with new students
GeneralThis ESL worksheet can be used in the first lesson with new students. In the lesson, students discuss their interests, watch a video about motivation, and do vocabulary and grammar tasks.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Add to saved lessonsBiometrics – applications and implications
TechnologyIn this lesson students discuss biometric technology, its applications and the concerns people have about using it. Students also do a word formation exercise and complete a definition.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsUnconventional business model
BusinessIn this lesson, students learn about furniture retailer IKEA and discuss its business model. Then, they come up with their own business idea for a shop.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhat makes you laugh? (synonyms for laugh)
GeneralIn this lesson students study advanced synonyms for laugh, watch a video about laughter and discuss different aspects of laughter.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Add to saved lessonsWhy do we glamourise overwork more than ever
BusinessThis lesson plan about overwork is based on an article and gives students the opportunity to learn work-related language, while reflecting on the cult of overwork.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsTrees – an essential part of cities
Global IssuesIn this lesson, students will watch a video about the important role of trees in urban areas, answer multiple choice questions and learn several (advanced) collocations and expressions related to the topic of green cities.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhen a crisis strikes, a good leader…
BusinessThis leadership lesson plan is based on a short video in which the speaker, Amy C. Edmondson gives advice on how to lead in crisis. The worksheet focuses on speaking and vocabulary activities for advanced students.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWould you walk your dog around the world?
LifestyleThis lesson plan is based on a video presenting a man sharing experiences from his unusual journey and, focuses on travel phrasal verbs.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsCommunication is not that easy!
BusinessThis communication lesson plan is based on a short video presenting how miscommunication happens and how we can avoid it. The worksheet includes vocabulary tasks, listening comprehension and speaking practice.
