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Critical Reading Club 45 min
Can we trust this study?
Global IssuesDiscuss the reliability of research with this lesson! Students read an article debunking Blue Zones studies, practise vocabulary for talking about studies and explore ways to run research.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Is de-extinction around the corner?
Global Issues TechnologyDiscuss the revival of animals with this advanced lesson on de-extinction! Students practise verb phrases connected to genetic engineering, watch a video about an experiment and role-play a meeting about the Jurassic Park idea.
Standard Lesson 60 min
They just won’t stop playing!
Grammar LifestyleTalk about toys from a critical perspective in this lesson! Students review will and would for present and past habits, practise phrases for consumer behaviour and watch a video about the popular toy Labubu.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Go with your gut
GeneralUncover the world of first impressions with this lesson! Students watch a video about how first impressions affect our opinions, share their views and practise phrases related to intuition and decision-making.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The green shift
Business GrammarDiscuss sustainability with this ESL lesson on cleft sentences! Students talk about responsible consumption, watch a video about a consumer behaviour study and review the use of cleft sentences.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The world of entertainment
LifestyleDiscuss creative expression in this speaking lesson on pop culture! Students watch a video about a fan convention in Australia, read short texts about pop culture events and share their opinions and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
When prices keep rising
Business GrammarDiscuss rising prices with this ESL lesson on inflation! Students practise nominalization, explore words and phrases related to rising prices and watch a video excerpt about a virtuous inflation cycle.
2 lessons
Shop till you drop?
Global Issues Grammar LifestyleHelp students practise talking about habits using ‘will’ and ‘would’! Students talk about collectable toys, as well as fashion or shopping habits, depending on the lesson you choose.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Farming: present and future
Global Issues TechnologyGet students to discuss farming with this advanced lesson! They practise vocabulary for talking about farming and agriculture, watch a video on AI in farming and discuss future farming scenarios.
Standard Lesson 60 min
No-spend trend
LifestyleChat about spending habits and purchase choices with this lesson! Students practise money-related phrases, watch a video about a no-spend trend and share their experiences and opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Pronunciation and spelling oddities
GeneralTalk about pronunciation and spelling with this lesson! Students watch a funny video about silent letters in English, practise words with challenging spelling and pronunciation and discuss various statements.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Have you got the edge?
BusinessDive into the realm of business competition! Students watch a video about competitive forces, review business analysis models and explore phrases for talking about competition. They also imagine advising business owners in different situations.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Rethinking fairy tales
GeneralRead and discuss an article about the influence of fairy tales! Students explore phrases inspired by fairy tales, debate their pros and cons for children and talk about their experiences. They also create a plot for a modern fairy tale.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Let it go! Mastering the art of delegation
BusinessDiscuss management skills in this ESL lesson on delegating! Students talk about delegation at work, watch a video and listen to a conversation between coworkers and practise useful phrases for delegating.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Start-ups: from idea to funding
BusinessExplore start-up vocabulary with this lesson. Students talk about businesses and their challenges, practise useful collocations and watch a video about start-up financing. They also imagine they have an idea for a start-up and discuss it.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Yearning for a community
LifestyleIn this speaking lesson on communities, students watch a video about an eco-community, discuss experiences and opinions and read about communities worldwide. They can also do an extra vocabulary activity to review useful phrases.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
From war to peace
Global IssuesIn this lesson, students discuss global conflicts and peace agreements. They practise collocations related to war and peace, examine historical events and share their thoughts. Students also explore a World War II timeline.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do you know how this device works?
TechnologyStudents engage in talking about how devices work in this lesson! They practise action verbs for devices, watch a video on 3D food printing and imagine new devices to solve everyday problems.
Standard Lesson 60 min
It’s a mystery!
GeneralWith this lesson, students debate mysteries and real-life cases. They practise vocabulary for talking about mysteries and theories, watch a video on Amelia Earhart’s disappearance and share their thoughts.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
What does your tattoo mean?
LifestyleEngage in talking about tattoos with this lesson! Students discuss why people get tattoos, watch part of a video where an artist shows his tattoos and share their opinions. They can also do a vocabulary activity to review useful phrases.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are we losing our educators?
General Global IssuesTalk about teachers and challenges in education with this lesson! Students share their experiences and opinions, practise compound adjectives and watch a video about the challenges teachers face.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The real deal: renting, buying and owning
BusinessTalk about property and housing in this ESL lesson on real estate! Students discuss real estate trends, practise words related to property deals and watch a trailer for a show about luxury real estate.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Defining a professional
Global IssuesTalk about professionalism and how people trust experts! With this lesson, students discuss professionals, experts and influencers, watch a video about trusting influencers vs. experts and reflect on changing ideas about professionalism.
2 lessons
Being handy around the house
GeneralTalk to students about fixing broken objects and about DIY projects. Teach them names of tools and useful verbs to talk about what needs to be fixed and changed around the house.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
In the toolbox
GeneralExplore tools and projects with this worksheet! Students discuss DIY tasks, practise vocabulary for tools and share experiences. They also practise giving instructions for DIY projects.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Talking luxury
Business LifestyleDive into the realm of luxury with this lesson! Students share their views on luxury markets and services, watch a video featuring a consumer behaviour psychologist and practise advanced vocabulary for discussing luxury.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Can you fix this?
GeneralTalk about fixing things with this lesson! Students practise vocabulary for doing repairs, watch a video segment about fixing an object and discuss how to solve common household problems. They also read about approaches to repairing things.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Drones everywhere
TechnologyChat about drones with this speaking lesson! Students discuss technology, watch a video about a drone light display and share their opinions. They can also review useful vocabulary with an extra task.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Image-based reality
Global Issues TechnologyTalk about the power of online images! With this lesson, students read an article about how online images shape the way we think and revise vocabulary. They also talk about bias in online images and AI-generated content.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Adulting: more than a number
General Global IssuesExplore what it means to be grown-up with this ESL lesson on adulthood! Students discuss the reality of being an adult today, watch a video on becoming an adult and share experiences and opinions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Should we call a meeting?
BusinessTalk about meetings with this advanced speaking lesson. Students watch a video on meeting fatigue, revise advanced phrases to decline a meeting and talk about different communication channels.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Personality tests
GeneralExplore traits with this advanced lesson on personality tests! Students revise useful vocabulary, read about “The Big Five” personality test and watch a video on these assessments. They also share how they would react in situations involving personality tests and other assessments.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Revisiting laws and precedents
GeneralExplore laws with this lesson! Students watch a video and listen to a recording related to laws and judicial precedents, practise verbs for discussing legal systems and discuss landmark cases.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Nature at your fingertips
GeneralTalk about the benefits of nature with this lesson! Students explore adjectives, practise phrasal verbs and watch a video on nature’s calming effects. They also discuss the benefits of nature without visiting it and share their experiences.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Meme culture
GeneralExplore memes with this advanced lesson! Students watch part of a video on the history of memes, share their thoughts and read about some popular memes. They can also do an extra vocabulary task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Coming-of-age ceremonies
Global IssuesStep into adult life with this lesson! Students talk about adulthood, watch a video on a coming-of-age ceremony and practise useful vocabulary. They also work in pairs and create a new tradition for young adults.
