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Critical Reading Club 30 min
Add to saved lessonsLegalese – explicit or ambiguous?
BusinessIn this lesson students discuss different types of jargon, learn some vocabulary to describe that something is easy or difficult to understand, and share their thoughts about the article they read at home.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessons‘I owe you one!’ and other informal expressions
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn some informal expressions in English which are used instead of common phrases like ‘I understand’. They also watch two sets of short video clips, and practise using the new language.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsOur new friends and teachers
TechnologyIn this ESL lesson, students practise talking about technology. They also watch two videos about a robot companion for kids, learn vocabulary related to the topic, and write short comments about the video.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsJust ask it a question!
Business TechnologyIn this lesson, students learn and practise to use verbs with prepositions, as well as verbs without prepositions. They also read texts about virtual assistants and discuss the topic in depth using the new language.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsVisiting the art capital
LifestyleThis lesson plan is all about New York. Students will discuss some quotes about New York, watch a video about art in this city and learn adjectives to describe art.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Add to saved lessonsLocation-based pay – a thing of the past?
BusinessIn this lesson students learn some useful vocabulary to talk about salaries, discuss if location-based pay should become a thing of the past, and share their views on pay transparency and salary bands.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhat is it like to be a healthcare professional?
BusinessIn this worksheet for healthcare professionals students learn words and collocations to talk about healthcare professions and health problems, watch a video in which a nurse talks about her job, and practise pronunciation.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThere is a lot of work behind the scenes
LifestyleIn this lesson students talk about occupational stereotypes, learn phrases for saying something is not true, and watch a video about being an artist.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsDon’t stop talking! – A2–B1 speaking activities
GeneralThis pre-intermediate conversation worksheet consists of five speaking activities which can be used as fillers or warm-up tasks. The activities are suitable for a group of students, as well as for a one-on-one class.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsSolar, wind or hydroelectric?
Global Issues TechnologyWith this lesson plan, students discuss different forms of alternative energy sources, learn vocabulary related to generating energy and engage in a group activity.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsBecome a confident English speaker
LifestyleWith this conversation lesson plan students get plenty of opportunities to talk about their experience with English outside the classroom. They also watch a video, read three short texts and learn some useful vocabulary.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Add to saved lessonsIs it easy to be kind?
GeneralIn this lesson students talk about how acts of kindness are perceived nowadays, practise some useful phrases used in the article they read at home, and discuss how kind they would be in different situations.
Standard Lesson 75 min
Add to saved lessonsIt’s so hot right now!
Business TechnologyIn this lesson students learn expressions to talk about trends and watch a video about one of new buzzwords, i.e. NFTs.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsDid you pass first time?
GeneralIn this lesson students learn and practise vocabulary related to cars and driving, watch a funny video and do reading comprehension tasks. They also talk about getting a driving licence in their countries.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Add to saved lessonsMenstrual leave sparks debate
Business Global IssuesIn this lesson, students learn advanced words and phrases to express opinions, talk about the idea of menstrual leave and hold a debate.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsAdvanced vocabulary activities
GeneralThis is a set of ESL vocabulary activities rather than a typical ESL Brains lesson plan. Each of the activities can be used separately as a time filler, a warm-up, etc.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsHow many pints in a litre?
GeneralIn this lesson students practise talking about measurements in English and watch a video about some issues caused by the differences between the metric and non-metric systems. They also discuss problems that people face because of these differences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsTravel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer
LifestyleWith this travel worksheet, pre-intermediate students can talk about how travelling changes them and learn some useful vocabulary. They also read a short text, watch a video about dream travel destinations and write an email.
