different uses of ‘like’
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

What’s she like? (different uses of ‘like’)

General

Teach different uses of ‘like’ with this lesson! Students discuss looks, personality and preferences and talk about themselves and people they know. They also ask and answer questions using ‘like’ in personal conversations.

basic animal vocabulary
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

It’s vital that a leader be…

Business Grammar

Engage students in talking about open communication at work. They learn useful phrases related to communication, practise the subjunctive and watch a video about vulnerability at work.

speaking lesson on meetings
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Should we call a meeting?

Business

Talk about meetings with this advanced speaking lesson. Students watch a video on meeting fatigue, revise advanced phrases to decline a meeting and talk about different communication channels.

A1 / Elementary
4 lessons

Past (Simple) experiences

General Grammar Lifestyle

Help students get beginner’s knowledge of Past Simple! Students learn regular and irregular verbs, create negative statements and questions.

talking about objects
C2 / Proficiency
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min

Talking about objects

General

Engage in talking about objects and paraphernalia with this worksheet! Students learn terms for different kinds of items, describe photos of various things and play a guessing game.

irregular verbs for beginners
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Celebrities helping people (Past Simple irregular verbs)

Grammar Lifestyle

Explore stories of famous people helping others! With this lesson, students watch a video about an actor who saves a woman, practise Past Simple and focus on irregular verbs. They also ask and answer questions about various past events.

ESL lesson on giving instructions
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Clicking the right button (giving instructions)

Technology

Teach students to give instructions with this lesson! Students discuss their experience with technology, watch a video with instructions and practise email collocations. They also learn interface vocabulary and screen position phrases. 

speaking lesson on business etiquette
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Is it professional?

Business

Talk about professionalism with this speaking lesson on business etiquette! Students share their thoughts, watch a video on professional behaviour and evaluate actions at work. They can also do an extra vocabulary activity.

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
2 lessons

What life used to be like

General Grammar Lifestyle

Encourage students to talk about the past with this set! They practise using ‘used to’ and ‘would’ while talking about their life when they were children as well as people’s lives in the ‘90s.

commonly confused words
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Don’t let these words confuse you!

General

Practise commonly confused words with this lesson! Students listen to a conversation between friends, read a story about life in a new country and share their thoughts. They also play two truths and one lie.

Past Simple for beginners
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Did you cook dinner? (Past Simple negative and questions)

General Grammar

Practise Past Simple with this lesson! Students discuss past actions, listen to a recording where people talk about what they did yesterday and learn the rules to talk about the past.

advanced lesson on idioms
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Mastering idioms

General

Practise idioms for various situations with this worksheet! Students watch short film clips, talk about experiences and share opinions. They also play a fun game to review and reinforce the target idioms from the worksheet.

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 45 min

Starting your own business

Business

Encourage students to read an article about starting a business! They practise business-related vocabulary, discuss the pros and cons of owning a business and share their perspectives.

prepositions of movement
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Jumping over obstacles (prepositions of movement)

General

Explore prepositions of movement with this lesson! Students talk about what animals can do, watch a video about a squirrel in a maze and practise prepositions. They also discuss different activities and experiences.

ESL lesson about tech problems
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Tech pet peeves

Technology

Discuss real-life tech frustrations with this lesson! Students check UK phone statistics, watch a video on tech pet peeves and practise vocabulary for tech problems. They also share their opinions and experiences. 

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
3 lessons

A crime has been commited

General Grammar Technology

Help students learn to use passive voice in different tenses! Students also talk about different crimes and report some news.

passive voice practice
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Passive voice practice

Grammar

This lesson provides tons of passive voice practice! Students describe processes, talk about news reports and discuss facts about the world. They also explore customer support and work with rules and sign messages.

advanced lesson on personality tests
C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Personality tests

General

Explore traits with this advanced lesson on personality tests! Students revise useful vocabulary, read about “The Big Five” personality test and watch a video on these assessments. They also share how they would react in situations involving personality tests and other assessments.

vocabulary for job interviews
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Get ready for your next job interview

Business

Explore job hunting with this lesson on job interviews! Students discuss preparation, watch a video of a job interview and practise useful vocabulary. They also role-play interview questions and answers.

expressions of frequency
A1 / Elementary | A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

How much time do you spend…?

Lifestyle

Talk about how people spend their time! Students watch a video on teenagers’ phone habits, share their routines and practise expressions of frequency. They also discuss a graph about people’s routines in different countries.

B1 / Intermediate
2 lessons

Past (Perfect) stories

General Grammar

Help students understand and practice Past Perfect with this fun lesson set! Students also talk about objects from the past, learn prepositional phrases and watch two videos.

ESL lesson on Past Perfect
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Pieces of the past (Past Perfect)

General Grammar

In this ESL lesson on Past Perfect, students talk about memories and time capsules! They also watch a video about a 63-year-old lost purse and learn and practise using Past Perfect with Past Simple.

speaking lesson on AI partners
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

In love with AI

Lifestyle Technology

Journey through the realm of relationships with AI! Students share their thoughts, discuss how humans interact with AI and watch a video on AI as romantic partners. They also debate AI’s impact on human connection.

ESL lesson on modal verbs
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Rules are rules (modal verbs)

Business Grammar

Discuss rules at work with this lesson! Students practise modal verbs for rules, watch a video on working from home and share their thoughts. They also work in pairs, exploring different jobs.

beginner lesson on foods and drinks
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Good food for good mood

Lifestyle

Talk about food choices and tastes with this lesson! Students read a text about someone’s eating habits, practise vocabulary for discussing meals and share their food preferences.

vocabulary for discussing marketing
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Viral marketing

Business

Step into the world of accidental and viral marketing! Students discuss market success, practise vocabulary and watch a video on a product’s viral success. They also talk about the journey of products, brands and trends.

speaking lesson on daily routine
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

My typical weekday is…

Lifestyle

Step into the world of routines with this speaking lesson! Students talk about days of the week, daily tasks and unexpected changes. They watch a video and can also do an extra vocabulary activity. 

ESL lesson on confidence
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Building confidence

General

Talk about gaining confidence with this lesson! Students practise collocations related to self-esteem, watch a video with tips to boost confidence and discuss behaviours in different social situations.

Past Simple of regular verbs
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

I watched a film yesterday (Past Simple regular verbs)

General Grammar

Teach the Past Simple of regular verbs with this lesson! Students learn the rules to form the past of verbs and discuss past events. They also listen to a recording and read a text about past experiences.

ESL lesson on laws and precedents
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Revisiting laws and precedents

General

Explore laws with this lesson! Students watch a video and listen to a recording related to laws and judicial precedents, practise verbs for discussing legal systems and discuss landmark cases.

C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 45 min

The cost of convenience

Lifestyle Technology

Engage students in reading an article about the impact of modern tech convenience! They discuss how technology affects everyday life, practise advanced adverbs and share their experiences.

talk about the impact of nature
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Nature at your fingertips

General

Talk about the benefits of nature with this lesson! Students explore adjectives, practise phrasal verbs and watch a video on nature’s calming effects. They also discuss the benefits of nature without visiting it and share their experiences.

ESL lesson on comparatives
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Is it easier than English? (comparatives)

General Grammar

Explore comparison rules with this lesson! Students study adjectives, share opinions and listen to a recording where people make comparisons. They also work in pairs, comparing things and people.

make and take phrases
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Making the right decision

General

Discuss making decisions with this lesson! Students share their perspectives, watch a video on ways to make better choices and practise ‘make’ and ‘take’ phrases. They also do a quiz about their decision-making.

discuss the importance of memes
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Meme culture

General

Explore memes with this advanced lesson! Students watch part of a video on the history of memes, share their thoughts and read about some popular memes. They can also do an extra vocabulary task.

B1 / Intermediate
2 lessons

Discussing the future

Grammar Lifestyle Technology

Encourage students to learn future structures! With this two-lesson set, students will practise Future Simple, Present Continuous and ‘going to’ to talk about the future. They will also learn functional language to talk about plans.

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