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Standard Lesson 60 min
Are you American? (‘to be’ questions)
General GrammarStudents explore nationalities and countries in this lesson! They watch two great videos on the topic and learn to form questions with the verb ‘be’ to talk about where people are from. They do lots of different exercises, like matching, word order, dialogues, and more.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do life hacks really work?
GeneralEngage in talking about life hacks! With this lesson, students practise action verbs to describe issues and tips, watch two short videos on life hacks and share their perspectives and experiences. They also work in pairs discussing life hacks!
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Activism or vandalism?
Global IssuesWith this lesson, students discuss climate change and activism from different perspectives. They watch a video about climate activists, elaborate on news headlines and discuss the impact of some phenomena on climate activism. Students can also review words for talking about activism.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Holistic agriculture: forest gardens
Global Issues LifestyleEngage students in discussing sustainable agriculture and landscapes! They practise vocabulary related to agriculture and watch a video about forest gardens. Students also discover the concept of permaculture and discuss real-life projects.
Standard Lesson 60 min
My bag isn’t brown (‘to be’ negative)
General GrammarStudents practise negative forms of the verb ‘to be’! They learn basic colour words, describe pictures, and talk about their own things. They listen to a recording, learn grammar rules, and correct each other’s sentences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Excuse me, where is the food court? (giving directions)
GeneralWith this lesson, students practise giving and asking for directions! Students talk about shopping centres, watch a video about a large shopping centre in Canada and learn the names of places and things they might find at the mall.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Is PR a dying industry?
BusinessWith this lesson, students talk about changes in the public relations industry over recent years. They discuss an article, analyse comments, and practise agreeing and disagreeing. They look at statistics, correct mistakes, and discuss questions.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Good or bad luck?
GeneralExplore the topic of superstitions with this lesson! Students practise useful vocabulary, talk about their personal views and experiences, and watch a video about common superstitions. They also practise phrases to express certainty or doubt!
Standard Lesson 60 min
They’re my friends (‘to be’ positive)
General GrammarStudents practise Present Simple forms of ‘to be’ in this lesson! They talk about people they know (e.g. family, friends, colleagues) and describe their relationship. They look at photos, and describe their own, practise pronouns, and listen to a recording about families.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Life experiences (Present Perfect + ‘ever’, ‘never’)
GrammarWith this lesson, students discuss life experiences and bucket lists. They also watch a video where children say if they have stolen something and practise Present Perfect with ever and never.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The joy of walking
LifestyleJoin in discussing the effects of walking with this lesson! Students share opinions, watch a video about the benefits of walking and review useful vocabulary. They also recommend ideas to a friend who wants to be healthier and discuss quotes related to personal journeys.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Geopolitical landscape
Global IssuesWith this lesson, students discuss global power dynamics! They practise vocabulary for discussing geopolitical issues, watch a video about rare earth elements and talk about countries’ geopolitical standing and global challenges.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What’s your name? (first lesson for A1 students)
GeneralGet to know your elementary students with this first lesson for A1 English learners! Students learn words for understanding classroom instructions, listen to recordings, and practise basic dialogues. They practise spelling, answer questions, and do some ‘true or false’ exercises.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Challenging historical narratives
GeneralIn this speaking lesson on Thanksgiving, students think about the history of the celebration and its modern-day customs. They watch a video featuring Native Americans’ feelings about the holiday and have a broader discussion about challenging dominant historical narratives.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Your style, your story
General LifestyleTalk about style with this lesson! Students discuss clothing choices, practise vocabulary on clothing and watch an ad for a fashion brand. They also share their personal clothing preferences and work on mind maps.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Welcome to my workspace!
Business GrammarStudents practise talking about their workspace with ‘there is’ and ‘there are’ exercises. They learn vocabulary for common workspace items and work with prepositions ‘on’, ‘in’’, and ‘next to’. They also watch some short videos of different workspaces.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Does anyone else look like you?
GeneralWith this lesson, students talk about facial features! They practise collocations to describe appearance, watch a video on the concept of doppelgängers and discuss people who look alike.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Should I feel bad about it?
GeneralIn this speaking lesson on guilt, students discuss guilty pleasures and varied opinions on the emotion. They also watch and discuss a video about ‘vacation guilt’. Students have an optional vocabulary activity with expressions related to guilt.
Standard Lesson 90+ min
My bad! (making and accepting apologies)
Business GeneralWith this lesson, students discuss experiences and ways to apologize! They listen to a recording of people talking about work mistakes and practise phrases to apologize, promise solutions and accept apologies.
Standard Lesson 60 min
I’ve got eleven cups!
General GrammarStudents talk numbers in this lesson! They learn how to speak about quantities and discuss numbers 1-99. They look at units of time and practise using ‘have got’ to talk about common objects they have or don’t have.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Quit your bellyaching!
GeneralWith this lesson, students talk all about complaining! They discuss the benefits, practicalities, and downsides of the behaviour, and learn lots of advanced vocabulary. They also watch a video about ‘chronic complainers’ and discuss the concept in more detail.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Cleaning up the space mess
Global Issues TechnologyTalk about space junk with this lesson! Students read and discuss an article about space debris, learn useful phrases and practise argumentative skills by doing a role-play activity. Students also discuss facts and opinions on space debris.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
The doctor will see you now
GeneralStudents go to the doctor’s with this lesson! They learn functional vocabulary and watch an advice video about how to make the most from your doctor’s visit. They work with vocabulary to answer questions, describe ailments, and do a roleplay.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Dress or jeans: clothes we wear
General LifestyleStudents talk about clothing in this lesson! They learn clothing vocabulary and look at pictures of different clothing items. They talk about dressing appropriately for events and climates and practise listening skills with videos and recordings.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Coaching and mentoring
Business LifestyleDive into the realm of coaching and mentoring! Students practise phrases about personal development, watch a video about a coaching session and share opinions. They also read about a coaching tool and reflect on their goals.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Hobbies: more than just free time
LifestyleEngage in talking about hobbies from different perspectives! With this lesson, students share their thoughts and experiences related to pastimes, explore useful phrases and watch two short videos on hobbies. They also play a guessing game!
Standard Lesson 60 min
An unusual place to live
LifestyleThis lesson invites students to talk about unusual places around the world! They practise vocabulary for extreme environments, watch a video about living underground and share their perspectives on the effects of living under extreme conditions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What’s the weather like?
GeneralStudents learn weather vocabulary for beginners! They match descriptions with pictures, watch a video, and talk about weather preferences. They learn how to talk about everyday weather, discuss the different seasons, and describe local climates.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The undersigned hereby agrees to…
Business GeneralStudents talk about contracts! They learn vocabulary, share opinions and experiences, and watch a video in which a lawyer turns everyday language into legalese. They also draft sections of a ‘classroom contract’.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Real-life superheroes
Global IssuesStudents discuss an article about real-life superheroes with this lesson! They talk about differing opinions on the idea, think about acts of kindness, and learn vocabulary. They consider different real-life superhero activities and look at real examples.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do you believe in ghosts?
GeneralEngage in talking about supernatural phenomena! With this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to mysterious and supernatural events, watch a video on why people claim to see ghosts and discuss their beliefs. They also play a quest game!
Standard Lesson 60 min
What time do you…? (Present Simple questions)
Grammar LifestyleStudents talk about their habits and schedules! They learn how to talk about time, explore time expressions, and practise Present Simple questions. They also practise listening skills by watching videos of people talking about their bedtimes.
Standard Lesson 75 min
I’m calling to change my reservation (functional language)
GeneralStudents talk about hotel situations, practise functional language for hotel interactions and watch a video about welcoming a guest to an Airbnb flat. They also do a role-play using target vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Work relationships: bridges and boundaries
BusinessEngage in talking about work relationships with this lesson! Students review vocabulary, talk about the impact of certain workplace practices and watch a video on reasons to be yourself at work.
Standard Lesson 75 min
Can you weigh in on this?
BusinessStudents learn functional vocabulary for meeting facilitation and share relevant experiences, approaches, and opinions. They discuss the facilitator role and learn facilitation techniques. They also watch a video and do a roleplay.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Healthy lifestyle (Present Simple negative)
Grammar LifestyleStudents practise Present Simple negative by talking about healthy lifestyles! They share some personal habits, as well as those of their friends and families. They also watch a video about different lifestyles and describe pictures.
