speaking lesson about career change
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Changing careers

Business

With this speaking lesson, students navigate the territory of career changes. They discuss job market trends, as well as benefits and challenges of transitioning careers. They also talk about important skills and watch a video about a woman who changed careers.

talking about personality types
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Lone wolf or social butterfly? Understanding personalities

General

With this lesson, students talk about personality types, revise adjectives to describe themselves and watch a video about how birth order affects a person. They also brainstorm why people change their personalities and discuss whether they agree with different opinions.

ESL lesson about music festivals
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Music festivals and other outdoor events

Lifestyle

With this speaking lesson, students talk about festivals and other outdoor events. They read short texts, discuss music festival tips and watch a video about it. Students also talk about the use of technology and brainstorm useful gadgets for such events.

talking about culture shock
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Culture shock

General

With this speaking lesson, students talk about culture shock, share their perspectives and discuss what the experience of a foreign exchange student might be. They also watch a short video and practise vocabulary related to the topic.

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.

talking about pets
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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The petconomy boom

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students engage with the topic of petconomy through discussions on different perspectives of pets and pet care! They revise pet-related vocabulary, evaluate pet services, explore pet apps, and read about famous pets.

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.

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Design engineering

Technology

Dive into the world of creative problem-solving while encouraging students to think about the real-world impact of design engineering. This lesson explores the possibilities of innovative thinking in an engaging way.

Christmas speaking activities
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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It’s the cheesiest time of the year!

General

This lesson not only enhances language skills but also encourages students to think about cultural aspects of the holiday season while having fun getting in the Christmas spirit. Have a laugh together talking about cheesy Christmas films and activities!

speaking lesson about shopping addiction
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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How does shopping make you feel?

Global Issues Lifestyle

As shopping is part of everyone’s life, this speaking lesson on shopping addiction won’t leave your students indifferent. Discuss whether it is a serious problem, discover hacks on how to control it and dive into how instant gratification works.

talk about life balance
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The four burners theory

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students will definitely enjoy talking about life balance and learning useful vocabulary on the topic. Show them the vlog about the four burners theory and let them reflect on their experiences.

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Talking about leaders

Business

Students talk about good and bad leadership, watch an explainer video and share their experiences. Let them explain why they’d rather be a good leader or have a good leader.

functional language for clarifying
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What I’m trying to say is… (clarifying and explaining)

General

Help your students practise clarifying and explaining across various contexts. Elevate their communication skills through different strategies of providing clear explanations.

warm-up activity
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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How bad is a humblebrag?

Lifestyle

In this lesson, students discover what humblebragging is, watch an ad and do a multiple choice vocab task. They also write social media posts and have a discussion about bragging online.  

ESL lesson about running
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Is running your thing?

Lifestyle

In this ESL lesson about running, students have a chance to learn and practise some useful phrases, watch a video and discuss running. Students also read a short text and talk about motivation. 

suffixes ‘-ful’ and ‘-less’
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Ready to go paperless?

Business Grammar

In this lesson, students learn some vocabulary related to document management, talk about going paperless, watch a video, and work on word building learning suffixes ‘-ful’ and ‘-less’.

ESL lesson about happiness
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Happiness is…

Lifestyle

In this ESL lesson about happiness, students talk about the feeling, watch a video and discuss happiness myths. The teacher can also choose to do an optional vocabulary activity with students.  

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