technology in sports
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

The fastest shoe in the world

Lifestyle Technology

With 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.

advanced lesson about branding
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

How brands influence our thinking

Business Lifestyle

Engage in a discussion about branding with this lesson! Students talk about consumer behaviour and brand-building strategies, watch a video and discuss the relationship between consumers and brands.

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Expressing likelihood

Business General Technology

In 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.

advanced lesson on friendship
C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

The more the merrier? Friendships and Dunbar’s number

General

Engage students in talking about friendships with this lesson! They watch a video about a social theory, examine friendship situations, discuss their challenges and do some extra vocabulary activity.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Expressing opinions using adjectives

General Technology

The set presents an opportunity for students to learn useful vocabulary to express opinions and use it while talking about potentially worrying trends.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min

It’s a one-way street! Parasocial relationships

Lifestyle Technology

With this engaging lesson, students read an article, discuss parasocial relationships and talk about fandom. They also share their experiences, learn vocabulary to talk about the topic and give their opinions on fans and fandoms.

ESL lesson about tech giants
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

De-Google your life!

Technology

Step into the world of big tech! Students watch a video about a woman who tries to “de-Google” her life, discuss the challenges of finding alternative tools to Google’s and talk about the future of tech giants. They also practise vocabulary to talk about privacy and tech dependency.

talk about accents
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

This is why we have accents (pronunciation activities)

General

Engage in the exploration of accents and pronunciation! Students talk about how they feel speaking a foreign language, explore vocabulary to discuss accents and practise pronunciation skills.

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min

The golden age of podcasting

Business

Explore the fascinating field of technology and podcasts with this lesson! After reading an article, students discuss the use of AI in podcasts, practise vocabulary to talk about the topic and discuss their ideas if they launched a 100% AI-generated podcast.

talking about personality types
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Lone wolf or social butterfly? Understanding personalities

General

With this lesson, students talk about personality types, revise adjectives to describe themselves and watch a video about how birth order affects a person. They also brainstorm why people change their personalities and discuss whether they agree with different opinions.

financial crimes vocabulary
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 75 min

Financial crimes

General Global Issues

In this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to financial crimes and watch a video about money laundering. They also discuss real cases of financial fraud, read a film synopsis and talk about their personal opinions.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Let’s be clear

General

In the first lesson, students learn to explain things with precision and to ask for clarification. In the second lesson, they use the functional language to express their points of view on a chosen topic.

advanced grammar revision
C1 / Advanced
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Brave new influencers

Grammar Technology

With this Flipped lesson, advanced students get a great chance to revise and practise grammatical aspects, learn collocations connected to social media activity and have engaging conversations about AI influencers.

digital business vocabulary
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

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

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

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

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.

talking about work models
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

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

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

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.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min

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.

ESL lesson on copyright
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

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

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.

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

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.

collocations related to business and investment
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

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.

lesson about democracy
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Let’s talk about democracy

Global Issues

Spark critical discussions on democracy with this thought-provoking lesson! Students will analyze quotes, assess governance models, and explore modern democracies through an informative video.

advanced adjectives to describe personality
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Why are we late? (personality traits)

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students discover advanced personality adjectives, discuss punctuality, and boost listening skills with a fascinating video!

C1 / Advanced
3 lessons

Talking about leadership and management

Business

Students organically move from discussing leadership and working without a boss to managing people with the help of technology. Along the way, they also have a chance to learn and practise useful phrases. 

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Making predictions about the future

General Lifestyle Technology

The lessons in this set are organised in a way that lets students first learn useful grammar structures and then put them into practice by discussing one of the topics that is more interesting for them.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Communicating better at work

Business

The lessons in the set help students learn how to communicate better at work and find the balance between being assertive but polite and between using simple language and corporate jargon.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Make yourself discoverable

Business

In the first lesson, students discuss how LinkedIn can help people find a job. In the second lesson, they talk about using apps to find a job or to find an employee.

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Design engineering

Technology

Dive into the world of creative problem-solving while encouraging students to think about the real-world impact of design engineering. This lesson explores the possibilities of innovative thinking in an engaging way.

legal vocabulary
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Suing the state

Global Issues

Explore the topic of lawsuits and trials with your students by discussing a specific case against a US state. Make them expand their legal vocabulary, watch a video, and engage in thought-provoking discussions.

Business English flipped lesson
C1 / Advanced
Flipped Lesson 60 min

What if we redefined ambition?

Business General

Embark on a thought-provoking exploration of ambition! This lesson encourages students to critically examine traditional notions of success and consider alternative perspectives on personal fulfilment and well-being.

Christmas speaking activities
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

It’s the cheesiest time of the year!

General

This lesson not only enhances language skills but also encourages students to think about cultural aspects of the holiday season while having fun getting in the Christmas spirit. Have a laugh together talking about cheesy Christmas films and activities!

ESL lesson on forensic science
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Cracking the case: exploring forensic science

General

A perfect lesson for those interested in crime investigations! Students work with collocations, share opinions and discover new facts about forensic science. They also watch an interesting video and make predictions.

1 2 3 4 5 9
Title separator

ESL Brains

Forgot password?
or continue with