phrases to talk about scams
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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How to spot a scammer

General Technology

With this lesson, students talk about scams and online safety! They practise phrases to discuss scams, share their thoughts and watch a video about a scam tactic. Students also talk about prevention efforts and discuss online security habits.

speaking lesson on teamwork
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Does teamwork make the dream work?

Business

Discuss teamwork with this lesson! Students share their experiences and opinions, watch a video about a teamwork psychometric test and assess teamwork tasks in various contexts. They can also explore useful vocabulary with an optional activity.

practise filler words
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Chatting with co-workers (fillers and backchanneling)

Business

Practise filler words with this lesson! Students share what they chat with their colleagues about, watch two short videos of small talk at work and explore filler words to make conversations more natural. They also role-play dialogues.

ESL lesson on places in a town
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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In my neighbourhood

General

Students talk about neighbourhoods! They learn words for common places in a neighbourhood, and learn adjectives for people and places. They work with maps, listen to a recording, and watch a video. They also do a ‘this or that’ activity.

advanced vocabulary for discussing time
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The ticking of the clock

General

Practise advanced time phrases with this lesson! Students discuss the perception of time, watch a video about a man who’s been travelling by bike for a year and reflect on their own experiences and preferences. They also work on collocations!

talking about digital parenting
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Digital parenting

Lifestyle Technology

Engage in talking about digital parenting with this lesson! Students practise phrases to express opinions, watch a video about digital parenting and discuss how to manage children’s online behaviour.

collocations related to Christmas
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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‘Tis the season

General

Talk about the holiday season with this lesson! Students practise collocations related to Christmas, read fun facts about Christmas around the world and watch a video about things to do in London during the holiday season. They also share their opinions on Christmas activities.

A1 / Elementary
3 lessons
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I am, you are… (verb ‘to be’)

General Grammar

Students learn to use of the verb ‘to be’ in Present Simple. They also talk about people in their life, describe possessions and discuss countries, nationalities and languages.

questions with the verb ‘be’
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Are you American? (‘to be’ questions)

General Grammar

Students explore nationalities and countries in this lesson! They watch two great videos on the topic and learn to form questions with the verb ‘be’ to talk about where people are from. They do lots of different exercises, like matching, word order, dialogues, and more.

lesson on life hacks
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Do life hacks really work?

General

Engage in talking about life hacks! With this lesson, students practise action verbs to describe issues and tips, watch two short videos on life hacks and share their perspectives and experiences. They also work in pairs discussing life hacks!

speaking lesson on climate activism
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Activism or vandalism?

Global Issues

With this lesson, students discuss climate change and activism from different perspectives. They watch a video about climate activists, elaborate on news headlines and discuss the impact of some phenomena on climate activism. Students can also review words for talking about activism.

vocabulary related to agriculture
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Holistic agriculture: forest gardens

Global Issues Lifestyle

Engage students in discussing sustainable agriculture and landscapes! They practise vocabulary related to agriculture and watch a video about forest gardens. Students also discover the concept of permaculture and discuss real-life projects.

ESL lesson about colours
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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My bag isn’t brown (‘to be’ negative)

General Grammar

Students practise negative forms of the verb ‘to be’! They learn basic colour words, describe pictures, and talk about their own things. They listen to a recording, learn grammar rules, and correct each other’s sentences.

vocabulary for giving directions
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Excuse me, where is the food court? (giving directions)

General

With this lesson, students practise giving and asking for directions! Students talk about shopping centres, watch a video about a large shopping centre in Canada and learn the names of places and things they might find at the mall.

C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
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Is PR a dying industry?

Business

With this lesson, students talk about changes in the public relations industry over recent years. They discuss an article, analyse comments, and practise agreeing and disagreeing. They look at statistics, correct mistakes, and discuss questions.

ESL lesson on superstitions
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min
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Good or bad luck?

General

Explore the topic of superstitions with this lesson! Students practise useful vocabulary, talk about their personal views and experiences, and watch a video about common superstitions. They also practise phrases to express certainty or doubt!

present simple forms of to be
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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They’re my friends (‘to be’ positive)

General Grammar

Students practise Present Simple forms of ‘to be’ in this lesson! They talk about people they know (e.g. family, friends, colleagues) and describe their relationship. They look at photos, and describe their own, practise pronouns, and listen to a recording about families.

Present Perfect with ever and never
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Life experiences (Present Perfect + ‘ever’, ‘never’)

Grammar

With this lesson, students discuss life experiences and bucket lists. They also watch a video where children say if they have stolen something and practise Present Perfect with ever and never.

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