intermediate speaking lesson
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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When every day is a day off

General

With this intermediate speaking lesson plan, students get lots of opportunities to talk about retirement. They watch a short video, discuss retirement laws in their countries and plan their own retirement.

how to use ellipsis
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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7,000 ways of seeing the world

Grammar Lifestyle

In this lesson about languages, students watch a video, discuss whether languages change the way we see the world, and learn how to use ellipsis.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Slacktivism – to engage or not to engage?

General Global Issues

In this lesson students discuss the term slacktivism and different forms of activism. They also do a word formation exercise and talk about the article they read at home. 

lesson about London
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Is it really mission impossible?

General Lifestyle

In this lesson about London students talk about the city, its art and other things it is famous for. Students also learn some phrases, watch a video, have a discussion and do a creative task. 

lesson about poetry
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Why poetry still matters

General

In this lesson about poetry, students have a chance to talk about different aspects of this form of literature. Students discuss many questions, watch a video, and read and analyse some poems. 

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Retrofitting – well worth the effort

Global Issues

In this lesson, students talk about the concept of retrofitting and how it helps to achieve net-zero emissions. They also learn and practise some vocabulary from the article. 

lesson about family and relationships
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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We get on really well!

General

In this lesson about family and relationships, students talk about family members, friends, and other people close to them. They also watch a video and practise some conjunctions used to give reasons. 

Business English speaking class
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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The future of bricks-and-mortar retail shopping

Business General

In this Business English speaking class, students watch a video about the future of bricks-and-mortar retail shopping and discuss shopping trends.

inversion in English
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Female pioneers (inversion in English)

General Grammar

In this lesson, students learn how to use inversion in English. They also talk about gender inequality, watch a video and read short texts about women pioneers.  

listening skills
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What makes a good listener?

General

In this lesson students watch a video, talk about being a good communicator and practise their listening skills. 

New Year worksheet
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Out with the old, in with the new

General

This New Year worksheet contains a lot of speaking activities. Students also watch a video about New Year’s traditions and discuss the celebration in different cultures.

B1 / Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Is a stress-free life possible?

General Lifestyle

In this Critical Reading Club lesson, students discuss different tips for dealing with stress. They also learn some useful vocabulary to talk about the topic.

Christmas worksheet
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Spreading Christmas cheer

Lifestyle

With this Christmas worksheet, students talk about holiday traditions, watch a video about a school for Santas and learn vocabulary related to the festive season.

lesson about protests
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Does protest always lead to change?

Global Issues

This lesson includes a lot of speaking practice. Students watch a video about what makes a protest successful and analyse some strategies. 

Zero Conditional
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Life lessons and white lies

General Grammar

This grammar lesson helps students learn about and practise Zero Conditional. The worksheet includes a lot of speaking activities. Students also do a vocabulary exercise and learn the phrases related to the topic. 

compound adjectives
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Earth is our only shareholder

Business Global Issues

In this lesson, students learn and practise using compound adjectives. They also discuss corporate misconduct and watch a video about a founder who gave his company away to fight climate change.

B1 speaking lesson
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Has this app changed your life?

Lifestyle Technology

In this B1 speaking lesson, students talk about apps. They discuss the most popular applications, but also those that they use on a daily basis. In the second part of the lesson, students watch and discuss two ads for apps. 

Present Perfect Continuous
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 90 min
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I’ve been doing it for a week and I love it!

Grammar Lifestyle

This lesson combines a topic of hobbies and Present Perfect Continuous. Students learn new phrases related to hobbies, watch a video and discuss it. There is also a grammar section that lets students discover rules and put them into practice. 

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