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Add to saved lessonsFinancial crimes
General Global IssuesIn 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.
Standard Lesson 90 min
Add to saved lessonsI’ve always wanted to have a talent for…
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn some common English collocations with talent and skills and practise some functional language. They also read a text and talk about talents and talent shows.
Standard Lesson 75 min
Add to saved lessonsChatGPT – a blessing or a curse?
General TechnologyIn this ESL lesson about ChatGPT, students watch a video about schools banning this AI solution. They also learn vocabulary related to cheating and discuss different applications of ChatGPT.
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Add to saved lessonsIt’s time to make a difference!
GeneralIn this lesson, students watch a video about active citizens, practise reading skills and prepare a project.
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Add to saved lessonsThe power of reading
GeneralIn this lesson about books, students watch a video about the Harry Potter book series, learn vocabulary related to reading and write a short book review.
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Add to saved lessonsThere are only two things certain in life…
Business GeneralWith this upper-intermediate lesson plan students discuss the welfare state, watch a video about taxes in Sweden, and learn some useful vocabulary.
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Add to saved lessonsSharpen your critical thinking (CAE Speaking Part 3)
General GrammarWith this lesson plan, students evaluate the validity of arguments using the information from a video about logical fallacies. They also practise conjunctions and do a Cambridge CAE Speaking Part 3 activity.
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Add to saved lessonsFamilies – extended, nuclear, chosen
Global Issues LifestyleIn this advanced speaking lesson students will practise some vocabulary and watch a video about the history of the nuclear family. They will also discuss some statistics and talk about the changing family model.
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Add to saved lessonsHas cancel culture gone too far?
Global IssuesIn this lesson students learn vocabulary useful to talk about cancel culture, do a CAE multiple-choice cloze task, watch a video, and get the opportunity to discuss cancel culture and freedom of speech in depth.
Standard Lesson 90 min
Add to saved lessonsWhy do we like horror films?
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn vocabulary useful when talking about fear or relief, watch a video about horror films, and describe situations in which they felt uneasy or scared.
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Add to saved lessonsTackling the world’s most pervasive issues
Global IssuesWith this lesson plan on global problems students will learn some advanced language (adjectives and verbs) to talk about the world’s issues. They’ll also watch a video about reducing food insecurity.
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Add to saved lessonsKindness means everything (irregular past forms)
General GrammarIn this lesson based on a video about kindness, students revise irregular past forms, practise them by re-telling a story in the past and eventually tell their own stories.
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Add to saved lessonsShould we be faking it? The placebo effect
GeneralThis lesson plan on the placebo effect is packed with vocabulary (verb + noun collocations) and speaking activities. Students will also watch a video about placebos and their pros and cons.
Standard Lesson 90 min
Add to saved lessonsQuestion Time – Let’s have a panel show!
GeneralIn this lesson, students read two short texts about a TV series, The Crown and a panel show, Question Time, learn useful language for agreeing and disagreeing, and have a panel show.
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Add to saved lessonsIs it too late to save wildlife?
Global IssuesIn this lesson plan on extinction, students learn a lot of related vocabulary, watch a video featuring David Attenborough and work on a group project.
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Add to saved lessonsWhat might Bill Gates be worried about?
Global IssuesDiscover what worries Bill Gates most and teach your students some fear-related vocabulary, useful adjectives for expressing opinions and practise them with a few speaking activities.
Standard Lesson 90 min
Add to saved lessonsHelping ex-cons find a job – advanced crime lesson plan
GeneralUse our crime lesson plan to teach your students some advanced vocabulary and get them involved in a meaningful discussion about ex-cons and jobs.
Standard Lesson 75 min
Add to saved lessonsHappiness vs consumerism lesson plan
Global IssuesAward-winning video inspired us to create a consumerism lesson plan for teaching English. Use it to bring an important topic to the classroom and teach new vocabulary!
