lesson about poetry
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Why poetry still matters

General

In this lesson about poetry, students have a chance to talk about different aspects of this form of literature. Students discuss many questions, watch a video, and read and analyse some poems. 

lesson about family and relationships
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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We get on really well!

General

In this lesson about family and relationships, students talk about family members, friends, and other people close to them. They also watch a video and practise some conjunctions used to give reasons. 

listening skills
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What makes a good listener?

General

In this lesson students watch a video, talk about being a good communicator and practise their listening skills. 

rules and laws vocabulary
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Regulating big tech

Business Technology

This lesson on regulation and technology focuses on rules and laws vocabulary. The lesson features a video about a law and a discussion on regulating big companies and different technologies.

lesson about protests
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Does protest always lead to change?

Global Issues

This lesson includes a lot of speaking practice. Students watch a video about what makes a protest successful and analyse some strategies. 

compound adjectives
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Earth is our only shareholder

Business Global Issues

In this lesson, students learn and practise using compound adjectives. They also discuss corporate misconduct and watch a video about a founder who gave his company away to fight climate change.

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.

Business English phrases
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Choosing between red and blue

Business

In this lesson, students learn and practise Business English phrases and discuss successful companies. They also watch the video about business strategies and choose one for their start-up. 

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.

worksheet for conversation classes
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Career choice

Business

In this worksheet for conversation classes, students talk at length about careers and professions and watch two short videos about unusual jobs. They also state their opinions on several topics related to the world of work. 

conversation questions about professions
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Talking about professions

Business

In this speaking class, students answer some conversation questions about professions. They also watch two videos about unusual jobs, and share their views on some issues regarding jobs and careers.

A2 lesson about the environment
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Save the ocean, save yourself

Global Issues

In this A2 lesson about the environment, students watch a video about five tips on how to save the ocean, learn some vocabulary related to the environment and do several speaking tasks. 

speaking activities for advanced students
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Cultural appropriation

General Global Issues

In this lesson, students watch a video about cultural appropriation in fashion and learn some vocabulary. The lesson also includes lots of speaking activities for advanced students.

talk about Instagram in English
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Are you living an Insta lie?

Lifestyle

In this lesson students watch a video, practise using the phrase “but in fact”, and talk about Instagram.

advanced multiword verbs
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Living a digital nomad lifestyle

Business Lifestyle

In this lesson students watch a video about being a digital nomad and learn and practise advanced multiword verbs.

first lesson
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Stay interested, stay motivated – first lesson with new students

General

This ESL worksheet can be used in the first lesson with new students. In the lesson, students discuss their interests, watch a video about motivation, and do vocabulary and grammar tasks. 

talk about generations
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Will Gen Zers make cash cool again?

Lifestyle

In this lesson, students talk about generations and their approach to money, watch a video about Gen Zers and learn vocabulary related to the topic. 

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.

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