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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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Things we use every day
GeneralWith this lesson, students explore and use adjectives in the correct order! They watch a video of everyday objects in super macro, discuss personal objects and talk about objects with different characteristics.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What’s your favourite food?
General GrammarIn this lesson, students learn and practise food vocabulary for beginners! They discuss videos and recordings about food preferences and eating habits. They discuss their favourite food and practise countable and uncountable nouns
Standard Lesson 60 min
Sustainable stays: eco-friendly hotels
Business Global IssuesStudents discuss waste and sustainability in the hospitality industry! They watch and discuss a video about an organisation that recycles half-used hotel soaps, learn useful vocabulary, and read and discuss a text about an imaginary hotel.
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Challenging gender stereotypes
Global IssuesEngage in discussing gender stereotypes with this intriguing lesson! Students practise adjectives to describe people, watch a video on women in sports and read texts about women who challenged stereotypes.
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Ethical dilemmas in science
Global Issues TechnologyEngage your students in talking about ethical dilemmas in science! Students practise useful phrases to express opinions, watch a video on gene editing technology and analyse comments on ethical debates.
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At your own risk
GeneralWith this lesson plan about risky jobs, students discuss risky aspects of seemingly ‘safe’ jobs, as well as obviously risky jobs. They share opinions, imagine themselves in positions, and learn vocabulary. They also watch and discuss a video about the New Zealand police force!
Standard Lesson 60 min
Reported speech activities
GrammarWith this worksheet, students practise reported speech in various situations. They report on audio recordings and film clips, use reporting verbs and work on reported questions. Students also play a fun quest game!
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Avoiding culture clashes
Business Global IssuesStudents explore cross-cultural communication in business! They share experiences and opinions on the topic, learn about an international business framework called ‘The Culture Map’, discuss cross-cultural communication scenarios, and practise collocations.
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Let’s go on a date!
General LifestyleStudents discuss different types of dating, how it has changed over the years, and brainstorm hypothetical dating scenarios. They explore opinions, learn vocabulary, and watch and discuss a video about speed dating.
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Mommunes
LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about family structures and shared parenting. They explore vocabulary to talk about parenting and watch a video about single mothers and children who share households.
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Meeting a celebrity
General GrammarWith this lesson, students talk about celebrities and work with grammar! They watch a funny ad, discuss situations related to fame and practise words and phrases to express frequency. Students also do a role play task in which they throw a celebrity party.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The power of breathing
General LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss stress-relief ideas, practise phrases to talk about relaxation techniques and watch a video on the box breathing exercise.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Open-source software: use, study, share, improve
Global Issues TechnologyWith this lesson, students discuss personal software use, talk about open-source software, and watch a video about the concept. They also explore relevant vocabulary, think of potential challenges to the industry, and discuss its future.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Shakespeare: the be-all and end-all?
GeneralExplore the world of Shakespeare with this lesson! Students discuss Shakespeare’s phrases, his best-known work, as well as themes and famous quotes. They watch a video and discuss Shakespeare’s relevance and influence in modern-day society.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Food is more than just fuel
General LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss the impact of food on health. They practise vocabulary on nutrition, watch an informative video about the effects of foods on sleep and talk about specific food labels and food philosophies.
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What to do when you’re stressed
Grammar LifestyleTalk about how to stop worrying about a problem with this lesson! Students discuss stress issues, watch a short video on tips about how to take your mind off problems and practise advice structures.
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How brands influence our thinking
Business LifestyleEngage 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.