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This is why we have accents (pronunciation activities)

General

Engage 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.

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Financial crimes

General Global Issues

In this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to financial crimes and watch a video about money laundering. They also discuss real cases of financial fraud, read a film synopsis and talk about their personal opinions.

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From a pushover to your own boss

General

With this lesson, students talk about personal boundaries, watch a video with tips and practise vocabulary related to the topic. They also reflect upon responses to challenging situations and discuss different points of view.

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Is a degree worth it?

Business General

Engage your students in a discussion on the ins and outs of higher education. Explore education and career-related vocabulary and work on comprehension skills by watching a news report on the job market.

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Cracking the case: exploring forensic science

General

A perfect lesson for those interested in crime investigations! Students work with collocations, share opinions and discover new facts about forensic science. They also watch an interesting video and make predictions.

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Do you enjoy quiz shows? (question tags)

General Grammar

Teach your students how to express uncertainty about facts. They will practise using question tags and apply general knowledge to answer quiz questions!

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It’s on us to fix it (phrases with on)

General

Students watch entertaining ads, work with funny slogans and talk about marketing campaigns. More importantly, they learn and practise phrases with on without even realising it!

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What I’m trying to say is… (clarifying and explaining)

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Help your students practise clarifying and explaining across various contexts. Elevate their communication skills through different strategies of providing clear explanations.

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The future of the film industry

General Technology

In this lesson about the film industry, students talk about the changes that the industry might undergo in the near future. They also learn phrases related to films, watch a news report and read two short texts.

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Survival skills we need to know

General Grammar

In this lesson, students talk about survival skills, learn useful vocabulary, and practise conditional phrases (e.g. supposing, provided that, should you ever, etc.). Students also watch a video and have a discussion. 

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That’s a bit over the top!

Business General

This lesson focuses on business competition vocabulary through learning about unusual business ideas. Students learn useful phrases, watch a video, and discuss business cases.

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Do you trust your memory?

General

This ESL lesson gives students the opportunity to learn phrases to talk about memory, watch a video, and have a fascinating discussion. 

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From the bottom of my heart

General

In this ESL lesson students learn ways to say thank you and react to it. They discuss different situations where people thank each other, watch a video and have a lot of practice.

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Let’s bust a move

General Grammar

Try out this ESL lesson about dancing to teach students some expressive phrases. Students also watch a video and practise the use of pronouns.

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Conversations we dread

Business General

In 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. 

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Life is a winding road (metaphors)

General

In this lesson on metaphors students get a chance to talk about this stylistic device, watch a video on metaphors as well as learn and practise using metaphors.  

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The art of making memories tangible

General

In this ESL lesson about photography, students watch an interview with a photographer, learn and practise vocabulary related to photography and have a lot of speaking practice. 

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Guessing games – B2-C1

General

This worksheet consists of five upper-intermediate and advanced ESL games. Each of the games can be used as a stand-alone task.