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.

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.

irregular plural nouns
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Theories and laws (irregular plurals)

General Grammar

With this lesson, students will enhance their scientific vocabulary, understand how to create and use irregular plural nouns and cultivate curiosity by engaging with an explainer video on scientific laws and theories.

C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Greenwash or hogwash?

Business Global Issues

Jump into the intriguing world of environmental issues and sustainability with your students! This thought-provoking lesson is the chance for your students to practise advanced vocabulary and talk about the secrets of greenwashing.

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.

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Web design trends

General Technology

This practical but creative lesson about web design allows students to learn and practise design terms as well as more sophisticated language. Students watch a video, discuss web design trends and describe modern websites and applications.

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Social media addiction

Global Issues Lifestyle Technology

Let your students assess the impact of social media and respond critically to a news report. The lesson fosters meaningful discussion!

C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Underpopulation or overpopulation?

Global Issues

With this C2 worksheet, students learn and practise some advanced vocabulary, discuss over- and underpopulation and watch an informative video. 

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min

Adaptability and other must-have traits

Business

In this lesson, students discuss the article they read at home about adaptability as a must-have trait. They work with some vocabulary and discuss other traits necessary for business. 

talking about art
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Inclusivity in the art world

General Global Issues

This Speaking Class lesson lets students talk about art, inclusivity, and diversity through a variety of activities. Students watch and discuss a video, read a short text, answer questions, and brainstorm ideas. 

Business competition vocabulary
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

That’s a bit over the top!

Business General

This lesson focuses on business competition vocabulary through learning about unusual business ideas. Students learn useful phrases, watch a video, and discuss business cases.

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min

The intangible benefits of travelling

Lifestyle

In this lesson students talk about the article they read at home, learn some vocabulary and talk about different ways of travelling and their benefits. 

ESL lesson on prosthetics
C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Bringing back the feeling

Global Issues Technology

In this ESL lesson on prosthetics, students learn vocabulary related to prosthetics and learn about some scientific breakthroughs.

ESL lesson about communication
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 75 min

Conversations we dread

Business General

In this ESL lesson about communication students talk about difficult conversations and share their experiences. They learn vocabulary, watch a video, have a discussion, role play and practise useful expressions. 

advanced lesson about cars
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Vintage cars and other memorabilia

Technology

In this flipped advanced lesson about cars students talk about vintage cars and other objects, learn some vocabulary to describe used things, watch a video and have a lot of discussion activities.

lesson on metaphors
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Life is a winding road (metaphors)

General

In this lesson on metaphors students get a chance to talk about this stylistic device, watch a video on metaphors as well as learn and practise using metaphors.  

ESL speaking lesson about generative AI
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Generative AI tools – worth the hype?

Business Technology

In this ESL speaking lesson about generative AI, students listen to an excerpt from a podcast and talk about generative AI applications and the implications of this technology for different professionals.

ESL worksheet about architecture
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Architecture of the future

Technology

In this ESL worksheet about architecture, students watch a video about a hospital of the future, learn advanced vocabulary related to architecture and talk about architecture of the future. 

jokes and humour
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

You think this is a joke?

General

In this lesson students talk about jokes and humour. They discuss different types of jokes, listen to a podcast, share their thoughts about humour and even try to make some jokes themselves. 

practise collocations
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Do you feel motivated yet?

General

In this lesson, students watch a video about motivational speeches, practise collocations and discuss the idea of inspirational videos.

talking about leadership
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 45 min

Dealing with an insecure boss

Business

In this lesson, students watch a video about dealing with insecure bosses and learn some vocabulary while talking about leadership. They also discuss two case studies. 

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 30 min

Free time: quality meets quantity

Lifestyle

In this CRC lesson students talk about free time, do a quiz, discuss an article and more tips on how to make the best out of their free time. 

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

How nature inspires innovation

Technology

This ESL lesson about design focuses on how nature inspires creation of new things. Students learn some vocabulary to describe the design of things, watch a video and have a lot of brainstorming and speaking practice. 

lesson about science fiction
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 60 min

The stuff of science fiction?

General Technology

In this lesson about science fiction, students watch a video about predicting advances in science and technology, talk about sci-fi and learn some vocabulary related to future predictions.

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

Will these lenses change the world?

Technology

In this lesson about technology, students watch two videos about smart contact lenses and discuss augmented reality. 

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

Why poetry still matters

General

In this lesson about poetry, students have a chance to talk about different aspects of this form of literature. Students discuss many questions, watch a video, and read and analyse some poems. 

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 30 min

Retrofitting – well worth the effort

Global Issues

In this lesson, students talk about the concept of retrofitting and how it helps to achieve net-zero emissions. They also learn and practise some vocabulary from the article. 

lesson about mental health
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Psychedelics in mental health therapy

General Lifestyle

In this lesson about mental health, students watch a video about psychedelic drugs in mental health therapy, learn some vocabulary and hold a debate. 

speaking about news
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

In news we trust?

General

This worksheet focuses on speaking about news and news sources. Students also talk about changes and problems related to the media and news and watch and discuss a video. 

speaking activities for advanced students
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Cultural appropriation

General Global Issues

In this lesson, students watch a video about cultural appropriation in fashion and learn some vocabulary. The lesson also includes lots of speaking activities for advanced students.

C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 30 min

Will we wear fish skin?

Global Issues Lifestyle

In this lesson, students talk about the fashion industry and use advanced vocabulary to praise or criticise someone or something. 

lesson about books
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 90 min

The power of reading

General

In this lesson about books, students watch a video about the Harry Potter book series, learn vocabulary related to reading and write a short book review. 

C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 30 min

Dealing with heat waves

Global Issues

In this lesson students learn some advanced adjectives and discuss the problem of heat waves.

C2 vocabulary
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

E-waste recycling

Global Issues Technology

In this lesson, students watch a video, learn C2 vocabulary related to recycling, and discuss some ideas for solving the e-waste problem. 

talk about generations
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Will Gen Zers make cash cool again?

Lifestyle

In this lesson, students talk about generations and their approach to money, watch a video about Gen Zers and learn vocabulary related to the topic. 

group activity
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Solar, wind or hydroelectric?

Global Issues Technology

With this lesson plan, students discuss different forms of alternative energy sources, learn vocabulary related to generating energy and engage in a group activity. 

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