as… as grammar structure
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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We train just as hard!

Global Issues Grammar

In this lesson about sport, students compare different sports and learn and practise how to use the as… as grammar structure. They also watch a video and discuss statistics on male and female sport.

Past Simple and Past Continuous
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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My dog ate my homework (Past Simple and Past Continuous)

Grammar

In this lesson, students learn the difference between Past Simple and Past Continuous. They also get the chance to practise using the two tenses in a variety of tasks.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Global skills passport

Business Technology

In this lesson, students discuss the idea of a global skills passport presented in the article, and practise vocabulary related to the topic.

advanced collocations
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Are small businesses more vulnerable?

Business Technology

In this lesson, students learn and practise advanced collocations, watch a video about cybersecurity and talk about cybercrime.

describing images
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 75 min
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Have you met the new Dalí?

Technology

In this lesson students watch two videos about AI image generators, learn some advanced vocabulary for describing images, and do some speaking practice.  

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Can robots be chefs?

Technology

In this lesson, students discuss the article they read at home, talk about the pizza vending machine and the future of cooking. 

C2 vocabulary
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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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. 

animated video for English classes
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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A fully automated world

Technology

In this lesson about technology, students watch an animated video about a fully automated world and learn some vocabulary to talk about technological progress.

cleft sentences
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What makes a great corporate culture?

Business Grammar

In this lesson, students watch a video and use functional language (cleft sentences) to talk about corporate culture. They also learn some vocabulary related to the topic. 

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Who wants to live forever?

Technology

With this lesson plan, students have an in-depth discussion about the idea of recreating dead people as avatars. They also practise useful vocabulary and talk about the metaverse.

Present Perfect and Past Simple
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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You’re never too old for great things

Grammar Lifestyle

In this lesson, students learn the differences between Present Perfect and Past Simple. They also practise using the two tenses, watch a video and talk about active lives of elderly people. 

conjunctions of purpose
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min
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Learning about the past for the present

General Grammar

With this lesson plan, students discuss why we need to learn history and other school subjects. They also watch a video and practise the use of conjunctions.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Biometrics – applications and implications

Technology

In this lesson students discuss biometric technology, its applications and the concerns people have about using it. Students also do a word formation exercise and complete a definition.

CAE Speaking Part 3 activities
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 75 min
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Sharpen your critical thinking (CAE Speaking Part 3)

General Grammar

With this lesson plan, students evaluate the validity of arguments using the information from a video about logical fallacies. They also practise conjunctions and do a Cambridge CAE Speaking Part 3 activity. 

vocabulary to talk about applications
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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How apps work

Technology

In this lesson students explain how apps work, watch a video about the Uber app, and learn vocabulary to talk about applications. 

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Our new friends and teachers

Technology

In this ESL lesson, students practise talking about technology. They also watch two videos about a robot companion for kids, learn vocabulary related to the topic, and write short comments about the video. 

verbs with prepositions
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Just ask it a question!

Business Technology

In this lesson, students learn and practise to use verbs with prepositions, as well as verbs without prepositions. They also read texts about virtual assistants and discuss the topic in depth using the new language.

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