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Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThe power of breathing
General LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss stress-relief ideas, practise phrases to talk about relaxation techniques and watch a video on the box breathing exercise.
2 lessons
Add to saved lessonsTalking about experiences using Present Perfect and Past Simple
General GrammarIn the first lesson, students learn the differences between the two tenses and talk about life experiences. In the second lesson, they practise the use of the tenses through role-plays.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Add to saved lessonsTherapy speak
GeneralEngage 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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsOpen-source software: use, study, share, improve
Global Issues TechnologyWith this lesson, students discuss personal software use, talk about open-source software, and watch a video about the concept. They also explore relevant vocabulary, think of potential challenges to the industry, and discuss its future.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsI was wondering if… (making requests)
Business GeneralWith this lesson, students talk about ways to make requests. They watch a funny ad and discuss requests at work. Students also practise phrases to make requests and do a role play activity.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsShakespeare: the be-all and end-all?
GeneralExplore the world of Shakespeare with this lesson! Students discuss Shakespeare’s phrases, his best-known work, as well as themes and famous quotes. They watch a video and discuss Shakespeare’s relevance and influence in modern-day society.
2 lessons
Add to saved lessonsEating and cooking
GeneralIn the first lesson, students discuss different food and cuisines while learning food-related vocabulary. In the second lesson, students talk about their attitude towards cooking, their experience and about being a chef using the vocabulary from the first lesson.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhat a chore!
GeneralWith 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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsFood is more than just fuel
General LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss the impact of food on health. They practise vocabulary on nutrition, watch an informative video about the effects of foods on sleep and talk about specific food labels and food philosophies.
2 lessons
Add to saved lessonsLet’s go around the world
General LifestyleIn the first lesson, students talk about travelling in general. As a second lesson, choose Lesson 2A to practise collocations; choose Lesson 2B to compare countries; or choose Lesson 2C to practise language useful when travelling by plane.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsI get electricity from…
Global Issues TechnologyStep into the world of energy production with this lesson! Students practise useful vocabulary and watch a video on electricity trading. They also talk about local and global power generation, examine statistics and discuss sustainable energy.
2 lessons
Add to saved lessonsTell me what happened
General GrammarIn the first lesson, students learn how to use Past Continuous and Past Simple. They practise them by creating excuses for people in difficult situations. In the second lesson, students further practise the two tenses by creating stories set in posh places.
Standard Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsI’ll do it better next time!
General GrammarPractise 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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsAgree to disagree? Negotiating conflict
Business GeneralExplore the world of conflict with this lesson! Students discuss conflict narratives, resolution tactics, and personal conflict styles. They learn collocations, discuss opinion statements, and listen to a podcast.
3 lessons
Add to saved lessonsDiscussing social media
General LifestyleIn this lesson set, students not only discuss different aspects of social media but revise and practise useful grammar and vocabulary
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThe fastest shoe in the world
Lifestyle TechnologyWith 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.
2 lessons
Add to saved lessonsExpressing likelihood
Business General TechnologyIn the first lesson, students learn language to express likelihood. In the second lesson, they practise the target language while talking about a topic of interest.
3 lessons
Add to saved lessonsTalking about money and finances
Business GeneralThroughout the set students get the chance to use vocabulary related to money and finance in various discussions.
