ESL lesson about subscriptions
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Members only! Subscription models

Business Lifestyle

With this lesson, students talk about subscription models, explore vocabulary and discuss their personal experiences and opinions. They also watch a video featuring advice on how to manage subscriptions and discuss real-life services.

practise phrasal verbs
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Calm down and carry on! (phrasal verbs)

General

With this lesson, students review and practise phrasal verbs. They create sentences, play “two truths and a lie” and complete phrasal verbs. They also develop endings to stories, create dialogues and complete statements to talk about their opinions and preferences.

ESL lesson on birthdays
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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It’s your special day!

Lifestyle

With this fun lesson, students talk about celebrations and their personal experiences. They watch and discuss a video about celebrating someone’s birthday on a budget and discuss birthday celebration ideas. Students also practise phrases related to birthdays.

ESL lesson about spring
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Spring is in the air

General

This fun lesson contains various standalone activities that allow students to explore vocabulary to talk about spring, do a crossword puzzle and practise collocations with ‘green’. They can also discuss reasons for enjoying or disliking spring and practise phrasal verbs.

talk about job roles
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Company roles

Business

Dive into the world of different job roles with this lesson! Students practise phrases related to the topic, discuss their personal experiences, watch a promo video for a company and imagine starting a business.

talking about personal boundaries
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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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.

talking about gentrification
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Revitalized neighbourhoods or ghost towns?

Global Issues

With this intriguing lesson, students explore the concept of ‘gentrification’ and its impacts. They explore and practise vocabulary related to the topic, watch a short video, analyse opinions and examine solutions for gentrification challenges.

compound nouns
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Mountain tops and rooftops (compound nouns)

General

In this curious lesson, students learn and practise compound nouns (e.g. sunlight, peanut butter, beach bar, etc.), discuss a funny ad to attract tourists to Sweden and create an ad for their country.

talking about work models
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Office, remote or hybrid?

Business

With this up-to-date lesson, students discuss work life after lockdown and practise vocabulary to talk about workplace changes. They also watch a news video about companies changing the way they work and discuss different work models.

lesson on youth activism
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The youth changing the world

Global Issues

With this highly relevant lesson, students discuss youth activism, examine different causes and practise vocabulary related to the topic. They also watch and discuss a video about Malala Yousafzai and reflect on the impact of youth involvement in social causes.

opposite verbs
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Opposites attract

General

With this fun lesson, students practise opposite verbs, talk about themselves, read about “Opposite Day” and create scenarios where things are different from what they usually are.

vocabulary related to accommodation
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Hotel reviews

General

Engage students in conversations about different types of places to stay and their experiences! With this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to accommodation, watch videos and write hotel reviews.

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

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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As per my last email…

Business

Dive into the intriguing world of emailing and talk about what annoys people the most. With this lesson, students expand their vocabulary, express irritation, and analyze real-life situations.

transport vocabulary
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Bike, bus or “bike bus”?

General

With this lesson, students explore and expand transport vocabulary, and dive into a cool discussion about the innovative “bike bus” idea through a fun video.

vocabulary to talk about higher education
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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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.

ESL lesson about work
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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How to stand out at work

Business

Let your students share opinions on getting promoted and being noticed at work. They will discuss hypothetical situations, share experiences and comment on advice from a video.

basic collocations with give
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What are you glad to give?

General Global Issues

This lesson sparks a discussion on the act of giving while practising using relevant collocations and phrases. Explore the profound theme of altruism and generosity through a video and texts that foster a deeper understanding of the impact of giving.

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