digital business vocabulary
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The digital Revolut(ion)

Business

With this lesson, students talk about online services and learn vocabulary related to the topic. They also discuss their own experiences, watch a video about a successful neobank, and discuss the features of digital businesses.

talking about gentrification
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Revitalized neighbourhoods or ghost towns?

Global Issues

With this intriguing lesson, students explore the concept of ‘gentrification’ and its impacts. They explore and practise vocabulary related to the topic, watch a short video, analyse opinions and examine solutions for gentrification challenges.

talking about money and finances
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Let’s talk money

General

With this speaking lesson, students talk about financial literacy, listen to excerpts from a podcast on the topic and discuss their experiences and perspectives. They also analyse money-related situations and come up with solutions.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons
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Forming logical arguments

Business General Technology

In the first lesson of this set, students learn and practise conjunctions while talking about argumentation. Then, they further practise the conjunctions while using arguments to discuss some moral dilemmas.

compound nouns
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Mountain tops and rooftops (compound nouns)

General

In this curious lesson, students learn and practise compound nouns (e.g. sunlight, peanut butter, beach bar, etc.), discuss a funny ad to attract tourists to Sweden and create an ad for their country.

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.

advanced adjectives to talk about art
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Art that refuses to settle

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students practise advanced adjectives to talk about art, discuss art’s purpose and analyze art pieces. They also watch a video on performance art and discuss its impact and their personal experiences.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons
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Talking about personal traits

General

The lessons in this set are connected by a common topic: students discuss how personality traits affect different areas of life.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
3 lessons
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Talking about work tasks and skills

Business

The lessons in this set allow students to learn useful structures and vocabulary to be able to talk about their tasks, skills and motivation more fluently. The tasks in the lessons also let students apply previously learnt materials.

opposite verbs
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Opposites attract

General

With this fun lesson, students practise opposite verbs, talk about themselves, read about “Opposite Day” and create scenarios where things are different from what they usually are.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
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Climate change narratives

Global Issues

Engage students in important discussions about climate change with this lesson! After reading an article, they review key vocabulary, analyze different narratives and explore concepts such as climate justice, climate anxiety, and climate fatigue.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
3 lessons
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Getting to know new students (A2)

Business General

This lesson set is designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about your new beginner (A2) students: their work, hobbies, and experiences.

ESL lesson on copyright
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Fight for your (copy)rights!

Global Issues Technology

With this lesson, students master vocabulary and engage in dynamic discussions on AI and copyright. Students also work with authentic headlines, and enhance listening and interpretation skills with a news video.

ESL lesson on nepotism
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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When familial meets professional

Business General

In this lesson, students reflect deeply on work-family dynamics, explore nuances of nepotism, and enrich vocabulary through engaging discussions. Students also listen to excerpts from a podcast to spark critical thinking.

vocabulary related to accommodation
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Hotel reviews

General

Engage students in conversations about different types of places to stay and their experiences! With this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to accommodation, watch videos and write hotel reviews.

useful phrases with ‘as’
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Save coral reefs!

Global Issues Grammar

With this lesson, students will dive into the different uses of ‘as’ in phrases and statements. They will also explore the realm of coral reefs and watch an inspiring informational video.

speaking lesson on generations
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Understanding generations

General

With this speaking lesson on generations, students will explore common stereotypes, share experiences, and enjoy a hilarious comedy video on how different generations behave at work.

collocations related to business and investment
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Would you invest in a franchise?

Business

With this lesson, students master key collocations to talk about business and investment, analyze the franchise business model, and enhance listening skills with an informative video about McDonald’s.

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