B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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As per my last email…

Business

Dive into the intriguing world of emailing and talk about what annoys people the most. With this lesson, students expand their vocabulary, express irritation, and analyze real-life situations.

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

vocabulary to talk about higher education
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Is a degree worth it?

Business General

Engage your students in a discussion on the ins and outs of higher education. Explore education and career-related vocabulary and work on comprehension skills by watching a news report on the job market.

C1 / Advanced
3 lessons
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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. 

ESL lesson about work
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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How to stand out at work

Business

Let your students share opinions on getting promoted and being noticed at work. They will discuss hypothetical situations, share experiences and comment on advice from a video.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
3 lessons
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Conversations for foodies

General

The set is perfect for food lovers and students who think that food is much more than nutrition.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons
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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
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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.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
2 lessons
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Getting to know each other

Business General

Use this lesson set to get to know your (Business) English students. Let them talk about themselves, their jobs and motivations and evaluate their skills.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons
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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
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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
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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.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
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Would you allow yourself to be bored?

General

Is boredom always a bad thing? Or can it sometimes be good for us? Challenge your students to an unusual discussion based on an intriguing article!

Business English flipped lesson
C1 / Advanced
Flipped Lesson 60 min
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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
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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
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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.

ESL lesson on branding
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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All about branding

Business

This is a perfect lesson for students who want to discuss brands and the idea of branding. Students learn and practise useful phrases, as well as improve their comprehension skills.

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