talking about work models
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Office, remote or hybrid?

Business

With this up-to-date lesson, students discuss work life after lockdown and practise vocabulary to talk about workplace changes. They also watch a news video about companies changing the way they work and discuss different work models.

speaking about misunderstandings
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

How to deal with misunderstandings

Business General

With this speaking lesson, students discuss situations that might cause misunderstandings, watch a short and funny ad and analyse tips on how to avoid miscommunication.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Talking about personal traits

General

The lessons in this set are connected by a common topic: students discuss how personality traits affect different areas of life.

B1 / Intermediate
2 lessons

Phone communication skills

Business

The lessons in the set cover the topics related to phone communication. In the first lesson students talk about things one should and shouldn’t do when on a business phone call, and in the second lesson they practise phone conversations and talk about challenges of talking on the phone.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
3 lessons

Talking about work tasks and skills

Business

The lessons in this set allow students to learn useful structures and vocabulary to be able to talk about their tasks, skills and motivation more fluently. The tasks in the lessons also let students apply previously learnt materials.

lesson on youth activism
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

The youth changing the world

Global Issues

With this highly relevant lesson, students discuss youth activism, examine different causes and practise vocabulary related to the topic. They also watch and discuss a video about Malala Yousafzai and reflect on the impact of youth involvement in social causes.

phrases to express obligation and necessity
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Excited to go passwordless?

Technology

Explore the future of passwords with this flipped lesson! Students talk about online security, learn and practise the phrases ‘be required to’ and ‘be supposed to’ and discuss safety measures for digital activities.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
2 lessons

Talking about advantages and disadvantages

Business General Lifestyle Technology

In the first lesson, students learn language to talk about advantages and disadvantages. In the second lesson, they practise the target language while talking about a topic of interest.

B1 / Intermediate
2 lessons

Expressing opinions (B1)

General Lifestyle Technology

In the first lesson students learn and practise functional language useful when giving opinions. The language is then used in the second lesson to discuss different ideas.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
3 lessons

Getting to know new students (A2)

Business General

This lesson set is designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about your new beginner (A2) students: their work, hobbies, and experiences.

talking about pets
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

The petconomy boom

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students engage with the topic of petconomy through discussions on different perspectives of pets and pet care! They revise pet-related vocabulary, evaluate pet services, explore pet apps, and read about famous pets.

ESL lesson about dreams
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Dream on!

General

Explore the wonders of dreams in this lesson! Students dive into dream analysis, watch a video about the benefits of dreaming, practise vocabulary about sleep habits, and discuss the meanings of common dreams.

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
2 lessons

Storytelling

General Grammar

The set was created to provide revision and practice of three past tenses (Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect) and let students practise storytelling.

ESL lesson on nepotism
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

When familial meets professional

Business General

In this lesson, students reflect deeply on work-family dynamics, explore nuances of nepotism, and enrich vocabulary through engaging discussions. Students also listen to excerpts from a podcast to spark critical thinking.

vocabulary related to accommodation
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Hotel reviews

General

Engage students in conversations about different types of places to stay and their experiences! With this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to accommodation, watch videos and write hotel reviews.

B1 / Intermediate
2 lessons

What if…? Talking about hypothetical situations

General Technology

The lessons in the set provide introduction to Second Conditional as well as plenty of controlled and free practice of the structure.

speaking lesson on generations
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Understanding generations

General

With this speaking lesson on generations, students will explore common stereotypes, share experiences, and enjoy a hilarious comedy video on how different generations behave at work.

collocations related to business and investment
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Would you invest in a franchise?

Business

With this lesson, students master key collocations to talk about business and investment, analyze the franchise business model, and enhance listening skills with an informative video about McDonald’s.

B1 / Intermediate
2 lessons

Meeting people

Business General

Use this lesson set with your new students. First, students talk about the first week at a new job and about first impressions. Then, you can practise starting and maintaining conversations or talk about being good listeners and practise asking follow-up questions.

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

As per my last email…

Business

Dive into the intriguing world of emailing and talk about what annoys people the most. With this lesson, students expand their vocabulary, express irritation, and analyze real-life situations.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Describing flats and houses (using articles)

General Lifestyle

The lessons in the set are connected by the common topic of accommodation. Students have a chance to practise both the grammar acquired in the first lesson and the vocabulary learned in the following lessons.

lesson about democracy
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Let’s talk about democracy

Global Issues

Spark critical discussions on democracy with this thought-provoking lesson! Students will analyze quotes, assess governance models, and explore modern democracies through an informative video.

make + object + adjective (exercises)
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min

My pet makes me happy

Grammar Lifestyle

Engage students in fascinating discussions as they explore how pets influence our lives, master the structure ‘make + object + adjective’ and dive into a news story video on pets in the workplace in this flipped classroom lesson!

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Asking and answering questions (Present and Past Simple)

General

Doing both lessons allows you to teach students to form questions, see them being used in real life and practise them in fun ways.

irregular plural nouns
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Theories and laws (irregular plurals)

General Grammar

With this lesson, students will enhance their scientific vocabulary, understand how to create and use irregular plural nouns and cultivate curiosity by engaging with an explainer video on scientific laws and theories.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Agreeing and disagreeing with others

Business General Lifestyle Technology

This lesson set is designed not only to teach students how to agree and disagree with each other but also to have more practice while discussing a topic of your choice.

talk about sport
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Are you a player or a supporter?

Lifestyle

Use this engaging sports-themed speaking lesson to let students express opinions, revisit sports vocabulary, and compare different kinds of sports. They will also share competition experiences and fun fan moments.

C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Greenwash or hogwash?

Business Global Issues

Jump into the intriguing world of environmental issues and sustainability with your students! This thought-provoking lesson is the chance for your students to practise advanced vocabulary and talk about the secrets of greenwashing.

C1 / Advanced
3 lessons

Talking about leadership and management

Business

Students organically move from discussing leadership and working without a boss to managing people with the help of technology. Along the way, they also have a chance to learn and practise useful phrases. 

B2 / Upper Intermediate
3 lessons

Conversations for foodies

General

The set is perfect for food lovers and students who think that food is much more than nutrition.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Which device is better?

Grammar Technology

In the first lesson, students learn to use comparatives and superlatives, and in the second lesson they are provided with several opportunities to practise them further. All while talking about technology.

winter activities worksheet
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Making winter special

General

With this lesson, your students won’t just have fun discussing winter activities but think critically about the social and cultural aspects of winter holidays through engaging conversations.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Making predictions about the future

General Lifestyle Technology

The lessons in this set are organised in a way that lets students first learn useful grammar structures and then put them into practice by discussing one of the topics that is more interesting for them.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Communicating better at work

Business

The lessons in the set help students learn how to communicate better at work and find the balance between being assertive but polite and between using simple language and corporate jargon.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
2 lessons

Getting to know each other (B2)

Business General

Use this lesson set to get to know your (Business) English students. Let them talk about themselves, their jobs and motivations and evaluate their skills.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Make yourself discoverable

Business

In the first lesson, students discuss how LinkedIn can help people find a job. In the second lesson, they talk about using apps to find a job or to find an employee.

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