talk about uncertain situations
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Uncertain times in business

Business General

In 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 lesson on tattoos
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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How about a tattoo?

Lifestyle

With 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.

ESL lesson about innovation in business
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Research and Development

Business

Students 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.

B1 / Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
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Ordering groceries online

Lifestyle

With 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.

collocations with ‘need’
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Do you know your needs?

General

Engage 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.

talk about photos
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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A trip down memory lane…

Lifestyle

Students 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.

lesson plan on corporate responsibility
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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ESG: From compliance to commitment

Business Global Issues

With this lesson, students explore ESG regulation and its implementation! They talk about the necessity and purpose of ESG practices, watch a video about anti-ESG sentiment and discuss some controversial opinions.

talk about technology for reducing crime
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Fighting crime with tech

Global Issues Technology

With this lesson, students talk about the use of technology for reducing crime and watch a video about crime detection technology. They also talk about regulations and punishments for tech-related crimes, and discuss law enforcement in movies and real life.

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Therapy speak

General

Engage students in reading an article about therapy speak! In this lesson, they talk about therapy, discuss the pros and cons of therapy speak and discuss changing perspectives on mental health.

speaking lesson on free speech
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Is free speech hate speech?

Global Issues

Dive into a discussion about free speech with this lesson! Students talk about the impact of controversial statements, watch and discuss a video about different perspectives on freedom of speech and talk about the ethics of censorship.

talk about chores
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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What a chore!

General

With this lesson, students discuss chores, practise vocabulary and watch a funny video on doing chores at work. They also discuss tips to make chores fun and do role-play tasks assigning and prioritising chores in different scenarios.

speaking about travel preparation
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Are you ready to go?

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students discuss travel preparation, watch a video about tips on packing and talk about potential challenges when travelling. You can also do a vocabulary activity to revise vocabulary related to the topic.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
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Rule of three: third spaces

Lifestyle

Encourage students to read a fun article about third spaces! Students will also consider different types of third spaces, discuss questions, take a quiz and practise vocabulary.

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

talking about fitness trends
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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When exercise meets cosy…

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students discuss health and fitness trends and self-care rituals. They watch a video about ‘cosy cardio’, a new exercise practice, and share their personal experiences. Students can also do a vocabulary activity at the beginning of the lesson.

technology in sports
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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The fastest shoe in the world

Lifestyle Technology

With this speaking lesson, students talk about technology in sports, sports ethics and fairness and watch a video on a controversy involving Nike’s footwear in professional running. They also discuss regulatory measures in athletics and the future of technology in sports.

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
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A ban on cigarettes

Global Issues

With this lesson, students talk about bans and prohibitions. After reading an article, they discuss smoking and vaping. They also talk about trends and practise using adjectives.

advanced lesson on friendship
C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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The more the merrier? Friendships and Dunbar’s number

General

Engage students in talking about friendships with this lesson! They watch a video about a social theory, examine friendship situations, discuss their challenges and do some extra vocabulary activity.

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