lesson on was and were for beginners
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Were your school days fun?

General Grammar

Practise the past forms of to be with this lesson for beginners! Students discuss subjects people learn at school and watch a video where people mention their favourite subjects. They also ask and answer questions about their past.

ESL lesson about colours
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

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.

Present Perfect with ever and never
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

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.

ESL lesson on past tenses
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Life-saving technology

Grammar Technology

Explore and practise past tenses with this lesson! Students talk about the use of tech in emergencies, use past tenses in different situations and watch a video of people sharing times they used tech in dangerous situations.

esl lesson on numbers
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

I’ve got eleven cups!

General Grammar

Students talk numbers in this lesson! They learn how to speak about quantities and discuss numbers 1-99. They look at units of time and practise using ‘have got’ to talk about common objects they have or don’t have.

present simple negative
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Healthy lifestyle (Present Simple negative)

Grammar Lifestyle

Students practise Present Simple negative by talking about healthy lifestyles! They share some personal habits, as well as those of their friends and families. They also watch a video about different lifestyles and describe pictures.

A1 food lesson plan
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

What’s your favourite food?

General Grammar

In this lesson, students learn and practise food vocabulary for beginners! They discuss videos and recordings about food preferences and eating habits. They discuss their favourite food and practise countable and uncountable nouns

adverbs of frequency
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

My morning routine (adverbs of frequency)

Grammar Lifestyle

Students discuss morning routines in this lesson. They learn useful collocations and practise speaking about what they do every morning. They explore adverbs of frequency and talk about morning habits around the world.

reported speech activities
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Reported speech activities

Grammar

With this worksheet, students practise reported speech in various situations. They report on audio recordings and film clips, use reporting verbs and work on reported questions. Students also play a fun quest game!

phrases to express frequency
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Meeting a celebrity

General Grammar

With this lesson, students talk about celebrities and work with grammar! They watch a funny ad, discuss situations related to fame and practise words and phrases to express frequency. Students also do a role play task in which they throw a celebrity party.

practise advice structures
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

What to do when you’re stressed

Grammar Lifestyle

Talk about how to stop worrying about a problem with this lesson! Students discuss stress issues, watch a short video on tips about how to take your mind off problems and practise advice structures.

practise will and won’t
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min

I’ll do it better next time!

General Grammar

Practise will and won’t with this lesson! Students talk about everyday life situations and use will and won’t to express promises, offers and decisions. They also examine situations and create dialogues based on pictures.

Past Simple and Continuous practice
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Posh and fancy (Past Simple and Continuous practice)

Grammar Lifestyle

Engage in revising Past Simple and Continuous and discussing fancy experiences with this lesson! Students explore vocabulary to talk about the topic, watch a humorous ad for a ketchup brand and create interesting stories.

useful phrases with ‘as’
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Save coral reefs!

Global Issues Grammar

With this lesson, students will dive into the different uses of ‘as’ in phrases and statements. They will also explore the realm of coral reefs and watch an inspiring informational video.

question tags lesson
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

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!

uses of gerund
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Being unproductive (uses of gerund)

Grammar Lifestyle

Is productivity the best policy when it comes to days off? Encourage your students to tell you how they chill at weekends using gerunds.

conditional phrases
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

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. 

ESL lesson on getting things done
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

A place to get things done

Grammar Lifestyle

This ESL lesson on getting things done and deadlines includes a range of speaking, vocabulary and grammar activities. Students talk about deadlines, learn useful vocabulary and grammar structures, watch a video and have engaging conversations. 

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