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Standard Lesson 60 min
Work-life balance (should and shouldn’t)
Business LifestylePractise should and shouldn’t while talking about work-life balance. Students share their habits, listen to a recording where a CEO discusses his routine and role-play giving and receiving advice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Feeling nostalgic
General LifestyleTalk about the pros and cons of feeling nostalgic! In this ESL lesson on nostalgia, students practise useful phrases, watch a video excerpt on the topic and share their opinions on modern trends and nostalgic influences.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
At the airport
GeneralPractise useful airport vocabulary! In this lesson, students share their experiences, listen to common phrases used at the airport and collaborate to develop a creative story with the target vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Talking about paintings
GeneralEngage students in talking about paintings with this lesson! They describe and visualise artwork, watch a video with AI-animated paintings and share their reactions and interpretations. They also imagine and describe a painting based on their own life.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How important is grammar for you?
General GrammarGet students discussing English grammar from a critical perspective! They practise verbs for debating language norms, talk about non-standard grammar and watch a video on grammar rules and natural speech.
Standard Lesson 60 min
I’d like to learn…
General GrammarEngage students in practising ‘want’ and ‘would like’ with this lesson! They discuss desires, explore the infinitive marker ‘to’ and watch a video excerpt on learning aspirations. They also role-play a host suggesting activities to a guest.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Banking
BusinessPractise key banking vocabulary! Students discuss financial decisions, practise the schwa sound and work with collocations. They also do a quiz to identify approaches to banking and discuss the results in pairs.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Understanding Gen Z
Global IssuesGet students talking about Gen Z with this lesson! They discuss habits and perceptions of this generation, watch a video excerpt on Gen Zers and work in pairs to debate their future. They can also do an extra vocabulary exercise.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Choices we make every day (either, neither, both)
Grammar LifestylePractise either, neither and both structures! In this lesson, students discuss the impact of everyday decisions, watch a video on dual perspectives of a single day and read an online debate on improving routines.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Ate and left no crumbs (Gen Z slang)
GeneralTeach modern English words with this ESL lesson on Gen Z slang! Students discuss slang, share their perspectives and practise contemporary and useful expressions. They also watch a video of a senator using slang in parliament.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Did I cause offence?
General Global IssuesEngage students in discussing offence! They practise useful phrases, watch a video about overcoming offence and listen to a conversation involving a confrontation. Students also role-play managing offensive interactions.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Feral cats in New Zealand
Global IssuesRead and talk about wildlife and animal population management! In this CRC lesson, students discuss ethics and urban animal issues, review animal management vocabulary and share their thoughts and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Despite the social media ban… (contrasting ideas)
Global Issues GrammarTalk about social media age bans with this ESL lesson on contrasting ideas! Students practise contrast connectors, watch a video on Australia’s social media ban and debate alternatives.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Whatever the weather
GeneralTalk about weather conditions and their impact! In this lesson, students practise weather vocabulary, discuss the weather where they live and share opinions. They also debate weather inconveniences and preparations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Can there be too much choice? (modifying comparatives)
Business GrammarPractise modifying comparatives with this engaging lesson! Students talk about the buyer’s journey, watch a funny video comparing two purchase options and role-play persuading one another to choose a product or service.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
It’s just a hobby
LifestyleEngage students in discussing hobbies! In this lesson, they practise key vocabulary for debating pastimes, watch a video about productivity-focused hobbies and talk about different hobby trends.
Standard Lesson 60 min
In the office
BusinessPractise talking about the office with this lesson! Students review key vocabulary for office activities and rooms, listen to colleagues talking at work and share their opinions and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Being a mum, being a dad
LifestyleGet students talking about parenting with this lesson! They practise key verbs for discussing care and support, watch an ad where children turn to their mums for help and work with the pronunciation of the target vocabulary.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Conditions of employment
BusinessDive into job benefits and requirements with this lesson! Students practise vocabulary for employment conditions, work on connected speech using a video and role-play employment negotiations.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Viral theories
LifestyleGet students talking about theories! They watch a video excerpt about a social media phenomenon, debate the nature and credibility of claims and formulate original theories. Students can also do an extra vocabulary task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are you into humanities?
GeneralTalk about human-centred subjects with this ESL lesson on humanities! Students practise key verbs for the discussion, watch a video explaining what the humanities are and debate different scenarios.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Is it easy to be creative?
GeneralPractise phrasal verbs related to the creative process in this ESL lesson on creativity! Students watch a video involving a creative block, discuss the nature of inspiration and put freewriting into practice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Pronounce it if you can
GeneralFocus on pronunciation practice with this lesson! Students discuss English pronunciation, watch a video and practise reading IPA transcriptions. They also listen to recordings and play a word game.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Love, mum
GeneralSpark deep conversations with this speaking lesson on motherhood! Students analyse motherhood in culture, discuss Mother’s Day traditions and watch a video about funny texts from moms. They can also do an extra task to review vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Chores in the house
LifestyleGet students talking about housework with this ESL lesson on chores! They share their thoughts, practise key vocabulary and explore housework through video and audio. They also role-play chore negotiations with a flatmate.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Let’s talk about climate change
Global IssuesTalk about the environment with this lesson! Students practise climate change vocabulary and read about environmental issues and ways to tackle them. They also practise pronunciation and play a guessing game.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do you have what it takes to start a business?
BusinessExplore what it takes to start a business with this lesson. Students practise adjectives for professional qualities, watch a video with tips for starting a business and explore business decisions through a game.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Would you watch a micro-drama?
General TechnologyGet students discussing micro-dramas! They debate the impact of vertical shorts, watch a video about the rise of micro-dramas and write a micro-drama script. Students can also review useful vocabulary with an extra task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are you sick of sequels?
GeneralGet your students talking about sequels and remakes with this advanced lesson on films! They practise key adjectives for film discussions, watch a video excerpt on sequels and remakes and share their opinions.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
The types of films I like
GeneralPractise key film vocabulary with this lesson! Students share their preferences for films, guess film types by listening to music and sounds and draft a film review.
Standard Lesson 60 min
You’ve got mail!
Global IssuesTalk about letters and parcels in this ESL lesson on delivery services! Students watch a video on Denmark’s postal service, practise key vocabulary and discuss shipping problems and solutions.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Forever chemicals
Global IssuesLet your students read an article and talk about long-lasting artificial chemicals and their impact! They do a quiz on their consumption habits, review vocabulary for discussing forever chemicals and write a short text.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Exit interviews
BusinessExplore diplomatic language with this ESL lesson on exit interviews! Students discuss the exit interview process, practise useful phrases and watch a video about exit interview questions. They also role-play an offboarding interview.
Standard Lesson 60 min
She was born in 1991 (Past Simple)
General GrammarProvide meaningful Past Simple practice for your students! They talk about life events, review key phrases and learn how to say years. Students also explore the life of Albert Einstein through a video.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The date I always remember…
GeneralEngage students in talking about dates and milestones! They practise prepositions for days and dates, watch a video clip about a secretary who scheduled 93 meetings and share their experience with remembering dates.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The reality of reality TV
GeneralGet students talking about reality TV! They watch trailers, debate the impacts of reality television shows and create their own show ideas. Students can also do an extra vocabulary exercise to practise useful vocabulary.
