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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.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Office software
Business TechnologyTalk about office software with this Critical Reading Club lesson! Students discuss office software and work tasks, practise useful collocations and share their experiences. They also talk about their preferences for workplace software.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Have you heard the gossip?
LifestyleTalk about gossip with this engaging lesson! Students listen to a podcast on why people gossip, practise phrases related to gossip and share their views. They also role-play conversations involving gossip.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
My perfect day
General LifestyleEngage students in discussing ways to enjoy life! They watch the trailer for the film Perfect Days, read about activities that promote presence and simple joys and discuss problems and solutions for different things in life. Students can also do an extra vocabulary activity.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Protecting your accounts from cyberfraud
TechnologyStudents read an article about how to protect bank accounts from hackers! They practise collocations related to online security, discuss cybersecurity tips and talk about their experiences.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Learning to cope with rejection
GeneralTalk about rejection with this lesson! Students discuss ways to handle it, watch part of a podcast on ‘rejection therapy’ and share their opinions. They can also do an extra vocabulary activity.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Are they really hiring?
BusinessTalk about the job market and employment opportunities with this lesson! Students watch a video on fake job listings, analyze a job posting and discuss tips for job seekers. They can also do an optional vocabulary activity.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
What would you put on your bucket list?
LifestyleEngage in talking about bucket lists with this lesson! Students discuss goals and ambitions, watch a video about a traveller visiting multiple places in a week and talk about their thoughts and experiences.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Decluttering: a tedious task or a healthy habit?
LifestyleEncourage students to read an article on decluttering! Students discuss consumption habits, practise vocabulary related to decluttering and talk about their homes. They also share their experiences of consumption and decluttering.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The best teacher I’ve had
GeneralJoin in talking about teachers with this lesson! Students share opinions and experiences, watch a video about a scientist who’s considered a good teacher and discuss the impact of teaching styles on learning. They can also do an optional vocabulary activity.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Prisons: rehabilitation or retribution?
Global IssuesDiscuss prison systems with this lesson! Students watch a video about mass incarceration in the US, read about ‘the world’s most humane prison’ and talk about prisoner rehabilitation. They can also revise useful vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Where would you rather live?
LifestyleStudents discuss places to live and visit with this lesson! They watch a video about living in San Diego, practise the structure ‘would rather’ and work in pairs. Students can also do an optional vocabulary activity where they review adjectives.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Would you tell AI your secrets?
General TechnologyTalk about a self-empowerment app with this Critical Reading Club lesson! Students discuss voice messaging, talk about the use of AI as a source of mental support and share their opinion on an app.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Less is more: minimalist wardrobe
LifestyleStudents discuss minimalist wardrobes! They watch a video and talk about reasons and rules for maintaining such a wardrobe, as well as talking about their personal style. Students say what they’d wear in different situations and do a role-play about packing for a trip.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Artivism
GeneralShare opinions on art and activism with this lesson! Students watch a video on an art exhibition, explore examples of artivism and talk about different kinds of art. They can also do an optional vocabulary activity to review useful phrases!
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Trust me, I’m an expert
Lifestyle TechnologyDiscuss how to choose expert advice with this lesson! Students revise vocabulary for discussing expertise, talk about the risks of following self-proclaimed experts and share opinions on seeking guidance. They also watch and discuss a video on financial advice.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Let’s pick you a career!
Business GeneralDiscuss career paths with this lesson! Students read an article about choosing a career path, practise phrases to discuss the topic and role-play offering and responding to career suggestions. They also talk about personal interests, skills, and job preferences.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Does teamwork make the dream work?
BusinessDiscuss 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.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Digital parenting
Lifestyle TechnologyEngage 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.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Activism or vandalism?
Global IssuesWith 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.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Is PR a dying industry?
BusinessWith 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.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The joy of walking
LifestyleJoin in discussing the effects of walking with this lesson! Students share opinions, watch a video about the benefits of walking and review useful vocabulary. They also recommend ideas to a friend who wants to be healthier and discuss quotes related to personal journeys.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Challenging historical narratives
GeneralIn this speaking lesson on Thanksgiving, students think about the history of the celebration and its modern-day customs. They watch a video featuring Native Americans’ feelings about the holiday and have a broader discussion about challenging dominant historical narratives.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Should I feel bad about it?
GeneralIn this speaking lesson on guilt, students discuss guilty pleasures and varied opinions on the emotion. They also watch and discuss a video about ‘vacation guilt’. Students have an optional vocabulary activity with expressions related to guilt.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Cleaning up the space mess
Global Issues TechnologyTalk about space junk with this lesson! Students read and discuss an article about space debris, learn useful phrases and practise argumentative skills by doing a role-play activity. Students also discuss facts and opinions on space debris.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Hobbies: more than just free time
LifestyleEngage in talking about hobbies from different perspectives! With this lesson, students share their thoughts and experiences related to pastimes, explore useful phrases and watch two short videos on hobbies. They also play a guessing game!
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Real-life superheroes
Global IssuesStudents discuss an article about real-life superheroes with this lesson! They talk about differing opinions on the idea, think about acts of kindness, and learn vocabulary. They consider different real-life superhero activities and look at real examples.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Work relationships: bridges and boundaries
BusinessEngage in talking about work relationships with this lesson! Students review vocabulary, talk about the impact of certain workplace practices and watch a video on reasons to be yourself at work.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
How smart are animals?
GeneralStudents discuss animal abilities with this lesson! They talk about differing opinions on animal intelligence, learn about animal skills and hear some fascinating animal stories. They watch a video, think about an animal’s point of view, and discuss lots of questions.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Gen Z’s penchant for sad music
General LifestyleStudents read and discuss an article about Gen Z’s preference for sad music and learn vocabulary for describing sad music and listener behaviour. They also talk about changes in music trends, analyse comments, and share opinions on the topic.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Uncertain times in business
Business GeneralIn this lesson, students talk about attitudes towards difficult situations. They revise useful vocabulary and watch a video about VUCA, a framework to interpret challenging circumstances. Students also talk about how some difficult situations were handled in real life.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
How about a tattoo?
LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about tattoos! They watch a video about tattoo tourism, share opinions and revise collocations with the word ‘tattoo’. They also discuss workplace discrimination against people with tattoos.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Research and Development
BusinessStudents dive into the world of innovation in business with this lesson! They explore Research and Development and its various applications, and they watch and discuss a video about an R&D chef. They also analyse R&D case studies and ethical conundrums.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Ordering groceries online
LifestyleWith this lesson plan about shopping, students discuss the pros and cons of ordering groceries online! They discuss consumer preferences and look at some niche online grocery stores. They do a ‘this or that’ exercise and learn useful vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Do you know your needs?
GeneralEngage in talking about needs and priorities with this lesson! Students practise collocations with ‘need,’ watch a video on Maslow’s hierarchy, and discuss things that are important to them. They also analyze and apply Maslow’s theory to various areas and discuss different opinions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
A trip down memory lane…
LifestyleStudents talk about photos, work with some vocabulary, and watch and discuss a video about photo preservation. They also think about how photo-taking has changed over the years and share what they do with their photos.
