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Standard Lesson 60 min
The changing face of tourism
LifestyleTalk about travel trends with this advanced lesson on tourism! Students practise vocabulary for discussing tourism changes, watch a video about a modern travel trend and role-play scenarios involving tourism issues.
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
Agentic AI
TechnologyGet students talking about AI with this advanced lesson! They share their views on technology, review adjectives and expressions for discussing AI and watch part of a video about agentic AI.
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.
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.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
When questions go too far
LifestyleIn this CRC lesson, students talk about sensitive topics and personal boundaries. They practise phrases for deflecting uncomfortable questions, review strategies and practise deflecting questions they are unwilling to answer.
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.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
From engineering to metaphors
General TechnologyDive into engineering and figurative language with this lesson! Students talk about engineering and machines, practise vocabulary for mechanical parts and structures and explore the figurative meaning of expressions.
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
I’d never rent it!
LifestyleGet students talking about rentals with this lesson! They watch a video about renting clothes, explore compound adjectives and practise vocabulary for talking about used things. Students also share their thoughts and experiences.
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Talking about history
Global Issues GrammarGet students talking about history with this lesson! They discuss different perspectives, watch part of a video about what history is and share their opinions. Students also revise useful vocabulary and passive forms.
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
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Personal mobility vehicles
TechnologyPractise advanced verbs for movement with this lesson! Students talk about how to ride different vehicles, share personal experiences and watch part of a video about a futuristic personal mobility vehicle.
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.
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are we becoming cyborgs?
TechnologyTalk about transhumanism with this advanced lesson! Students practise phrases to present controversial opinions, watch a video on advanced human technology and share their thoughts and opinions.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Have you had work done?
LifestyleStudents discuss an article on cosmetic procedures. They talk about beauty standards, personal care and social pressures. Students also review useful words and phrases and share their opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Dynamic pricing
Business TechnologyTalk about pricing from different perspectives with this lesson! Students explore pricing-related expressions and phrasal verbs, watch a video on dynamic pricing and compare different situations. They also share their opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Energy in the age of AI
Global Issues TechnologyTalk about global energy with this advanced lesson on energy tech! Students analyze a graph, practise advanced vocabulary and watch part of a video about nuclear energy and tech companies.
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.
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
When food goes viral
Business LifestyleDiscuss food trends with this lesson! Students practise advanced adjectives for food, watch a video about a viral chocolate bar and learn phrases to talk about trends and popularity.
Standard Lesson 60 min
It’s vital that a leader be…
Business GrammarEngage students in talking about open communication at work. They learn useful phrases related to communication, practise the subjunctive and watch a video about vulnerability at work.
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.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Talking about objects
GeneralEngage in talking about objects and paraphernalia with this worksheet! Students learn terms for different kinds of items, describe photos of various things and play a guessing game.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Mastering idioms
GeneralPractise idioms for various situations with this worksheet! Students watch short film clips, talk about experiences and share opinions. They also play a fun game to review and reinforce the target idioms from the worksheet.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Viral marketing
BusinessStep into the world of accidental and viral marketing! Students discuss market success, practise vocabulary and watch a video on a product’s viral success. They also talk about the journey of products, brands and trends.
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.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
The cost of convenience
Lifestyle TechnologyEngage students in reading an article about the impact of modern tech convenience! They discuss how technology affects everyday life, practise advanced adverbs 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
Are you aware of your biases?
GeneralDiscuss cognitive processes and mental skills with this lesson! Students explore collocations, watch a video on cognitive bias and share their experiences. They also practise perfect participles and perfect infinitives.
Standard Lesson 60 min
It’s seriously funny!
GeneralHave fun talking about humour! Students practise rhetorical devices, watch a humorous description of a typical London day and discuss what makes jokes funny. They also talk about their day in a humorous way.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Can you multitask?
Business GeneralTalk about multitasking with this advanced lesson! Students practise vocabulary to discuss the topic, watch a video on multitasking and our brains and share their opinions. They also discuss inattention blindness and read a short text.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
The wisdom of myths
GeneralStudents talk about mythology with this engaging lesson! They discuss the impact of myths, work with idioms and share their opinions. Students also speak about mythological characters and watch part of a podcast on why myths matter.
