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Standard Lesson 60 min
For breakfast, I have…
General GrammarIn this lesson, students practise vocabulary on breakfast foods. They discuss a video about breakfasts around the world and listen to a recording. They also practise articles and do ‘some’ and ‘any’ exercises.
Standard Lesson 60 min
A day in the life (Present Simple affirmative)
General GrammarIn this lesson, students learn daily routine vocabulary and practise Present Simple affirmative verbs with he, she, it. They describe pictures, read short texts, watch a video and talk about their and their partner’s day.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
What do they look like?
GeneralWith this lesson, students practise vocabulary to talk about people’s physical appearance. They watch a video on women’s self-image, explore filler words and debate self-image and beauty standards. They also practise body parts vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Uncertain times in business
Business GeneralIn this lesson, students talk about attitudes towards difficult situations. They revise useful vocabulary and watch a video about VUCA, a framework to interpret challenging circumstances. Students also talk about how some difficult situations were handled in real life.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How good is your memory?
GeneralStudents practise memory skills and discuss habits, abilities, and tips to remember things. They share experiences, apply memory techniques to situations, and learn vocabulary. They also watch and discuss a video about a memory championship.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
How about a tattoo?
LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about tattoos! They watch a video about tattoo tourism, share opinions and revise collocations with the word ‘tattoo’. They also discuss workplace discrimination against people with tattoos.
Standard Lesson 60 min
In a league of your own
GeneralIn this lesson, students discuss awards and famous individuals, and learn vocabulary on challenges and achievements. They explore Olympic Games quotes, watch a video about an athlete, and engage in discussions on success.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Research and Development
BusinessStudents dive into the world of innovation in business with this lesson! They explore Research and Development and its various applications, and they watch and discuss a video about an R&D chef. They also analyse R&D case studies and ethical conundrums.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Was your childhood any different?
GeneralEngage in discussing changes in childhood and parenting with this lesson! Students practise words and phrases to talk about kids’ activities and behaviour, watch a video on Denmark’s forest preschool and read a text about Montessori education.
2 lessons
Let’s get down to business! – new B2/C1 Business English students
BusinessThis lesson set is designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about your new B2/C1 Business English students and to assess their level of English.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Time for a performance review!
BusinessWith this lesson, students learn functional vocabulary to talk about performance reviews (e.g. overlook, reassess). They discuss hypothetical situations and engage in a role-play. They also share opinions, watch a video, and discuss performance management tools.
2 lessons
First things first – new B2/C1 students
GeneralThis lesson set is designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about your new B2/C1 students and to assess their level of English.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Do you know your needs?
GeneralEngage in talking about needs and priorities with this lesson! Students practise collocations with ‘need,’ watch a video on Maslow’s hierarchy, and discuss things that are important to them. They also analyze and apply Maslow’s theory to various areas and discuss different opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Trades and trends! (first lesson with B2/C1 Business English students)
BusinessGet to know your new class in this first Business English lesson! Students discuss their language journeys, watch and discuss a video about corporate trends, learn collocations, and revise grammar.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
A trip down memory lane…
LifestyleStudents talk about photos, work with some vocabulary, and watch and discuss a video about photo preservation. They also think about how photo-taking has changed over the years and share what they do with their photos.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Beauty in the broken (life philosophies)
GeneralExplore philosophy with this lesson! Students discuss the idea of imperfection, watch a video about Kintsugi and practise advanced vocabulary. They also talk about their experiences and other philosophies around the world.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
ESG: From compliance to commitment
Business Global IssuesWith this lesson, students explore ESG regulation and its implementation! They talk about the necessity and purpose of ESG practices, watch a video about anti-ESG sentiment and discuss some controversial opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Plastic-free future
Global IssuesEngage in talking about human impact on the planet! With this lesson, students watch a video about plastic pollution, practise collocations related to environmental actions, and discuss environmental responsibility.
2 lessons
Stress relief and relaxation
GeneralThe set lets students talk about tips to deal with stress as well as explore various ideas on how to calm down and relax quickly.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
How about a little improvement?
Business GrammarWith this lesson, students practise quantifiers in various contexts. They discuss work conditions and employee feedback and watch a video about employee satisfaction.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Fighting crime with tech
Global Issues TechnologyWith this lesson, students talk about the use of technology for reducing crime and watch a video about crime detection technology. They also talk about regulations and punishments for tech-related crimes, and discuss law enforcement in movies and real life.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Workplace safety
Business GeneralEngage in talking about safety in the workplace with this lesson! Students explore vocabulary to talk about injuries, watch a video about safety at work and discuss workplace rules.
2 lessons
Talking about experiences using Present Perfect and Past Simple
General GrammarIn the first lesson, students learn the differences between the two tenses and talk about life experiences. In the second lesson, they practise the use of the tenses through role-plays.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Sharing experiences (Present Perfect and Past Simple)
Grammar LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss the topics people talk about when they first meet. They also practise Present Perfect and Past Simple, watch a video about people who have just met and do a role play activity.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Is free speech hate speech?
Global IssuesDive into a discussion about free speech with this lesson! Students talk about the impact of controversial statements, watch and discuss a video about different perspectives on freedom of speech and talk about the ethics of censorship.
Standard Lesson 75 min
I was wondering if… (making requests)
Business GeneralWith this lesson, students talk about ways to make requests. They watch a funny ad and discuss requests at work. Students also practise phrases to make requests and do a role play activity.
2 lessons
Eating and cooking
GeneralIn the first lesson, students discuss different food and cuisines while learning food-related vocabulary. In the second lesson, students talk about their attitude towards cooking, their experience and about being a chef using the vocabulary from the first lesson.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
What a chore!
GeneralWith this lesson, students discuss chores, practise vocabulary and watch a funny video on doing chores at work. They also discuss tips to make chores fun and do role-play tasks assigning and prioritising chores in different scenarios.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The art of leadership
BusinessWith this lesson, students talk about job satisfaction and practise vocabulary to discuss leadership! They also watch a video about creating a good work environment, read a text about organisational structures and share ideas on addressing workplace challenges.
2 lessons
Let’s go around the world
General LifestyleIn the first lesson, students talk about travelling in general. As a second lesson, choose Lesson 2A to practise collocations; choose Lesson 2B to compare countries; or choose Lesson 2C to practise language useful when travelling by plane.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Are you ready to go?
LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss travel preparation, watch a video about tips on packing and talk about potential challenges when travelling. You can also do a vocabulary activity to revise vocabulary related to the topic.
Standard Lesson 60 min
I get electricity from…
Global Issues TechnologyStep into the world of energy production with this lesson! Students practise useful vocabulary and watch a video on electricity trading. They also talk about local and global power generation, examine statistics and discuss sustainable energy.
2 lessons
Tell me what happened
General GrammarIn the first lesson, students learn how to use Past Continuous and Past Simple. They practise them by creating excuses for people in difficult situations. In the second lesson, students further practise the two tenses by creating stories set in posh places.
Standard Lesson 60 min
When crowds fund your project
BusinessWith this lesson, students talk about funding sources, address scepticism and watch a video about common myths of crowdfunding. They also explore vocabulary, analyse successful crowdfunding campaigns and create their own projects.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
When exercise meets cosy…
LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss health and fitness trends and self-care rituals. They watch a video about ‘cosy cardio’, a new exercise practice, and share their personal experiences. Students can also do a vocabulary activity at the beginning of the lesson.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Journalism and the news
Global IssuesWith this engaging lesson, students talk about journalism and news. They practise vocabulary about the topic, watch a video about journalism, discuss the challenges of being a journalist and read authentic stories about journalistic cases.
