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Standard Lesson 60 min
Shakespeare: the be-all and end-all?
GeneralExplore the world of Shakespeare with this lesson! Students discuss Shakespeare’s phrases, his best-known work, as well as themes and famous quotes. They watch a video and discuss Shakespeare’s relevance and influence in modern-day society.
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Food is more than just fuel
General LifestyleWith this lesson, students discuss the impact of food on health. They practise vocabulary on nutrition, watch an informative video about the effects of foods on sleep and talk about specific food labels and food philosophies.
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What to do when you’re stressed
Grammar LifestyleTalk about how to stop worrying about a problem with this lesson! Students discuss stress issues, watch a short video on tips about how to take your mind off problems and practise advice structures.
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.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Rule of three: third spaces
LifestyleEncourage students to read a fun article about third spaces! Students will also consider different types of third spaces, discuss questions, take a quiz and practise vocabulary.
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.
Standard Lesson 45 min
I’ll do it better next time!
General GrammarPractise will and won’t with this lesson! Students talk about everyday life situations and use will and won’t to express promises, offers and decisions. They also examine situations and create dialogues based on pictures.
2 lessons
Marketing and advertising
BusinessThis lesson set offers students a chance to talk about advertising and their personal experience as well as marketing from a more professional standpoint.
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Agree to disagree? Negotiating conflict
Business GeneralExplore the world of conflict with this lesson! Students discuss conflict narratives, resolution tactics, and personal conflict styles. They learn collocations, discuss opinion statements, and listen to a podcast.
3 lessons
Discussing social media
General Lifestyle TechnologyIn this lesson set, students not only discuss different aspects of social media but revise and practise useful grammar and vocabulary
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The fastest shoe in the world
Lifestyle TechnologyWith this speaking lesson, students talk about technology in sports, sports ethics and fairness and watch a video on a controversy involving Nike’s footwear in professional running. They also discuss regulatory measures in athletics and the future of technology in sports.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
It’s such a lovely place! (so and such)
Grammar LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about travel experiences, watch a short video about the capital city of Ghana and practise ‘so’ and ‘such’ structures. They also share their personal experiences and discuss the advantages of different travel options.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How brands influence our thinking
Business LifestyleEngage in a discussion about branding with this lesson! Students talk about consumer behaviour and brand-building strategies, watch a video and discuss the relationship between consumers and brands.
2 lessons
Expressing likelihood
Business General TechnologyIn the first lesson, students learn language to express likelihood. In the second lesson, they practise the target language while talking about a topic of interest.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
A ban on cigarettes
Global IssuesWith this lesson, students talk about bans and prohibitions. After reading an article, they discuss smoking and vaping. They also talk about trends and practise using adjectives.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Present Perfect activities
GrammarWith this worksheet, students practise Present Perfect in various ways. They apply the tense to tell the news, discuss experiences and talk about life stories. Students also practise applying Present Perfect and Past Simple depending on the context.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Posh and fancy (Past Simple and Continuous practice)
Grammar LifestyleEngage in revising Past Simple and Continuous and discussing fancy experiences with this lesson! Students explore vocabulary to talk about the topic, watch a humorous ad for a ketchup brand and create interesting stories.
3 lessons
Talking about money and finances
Business GeneralThroughout the set students get the chance to use vocabulary related to money and finance in various discussions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The more the merrier? Friendships and Dunbar’s number
GeneralEngage students in talking about friendships with this lesson! They watch a video about a social theory, examine friendship situations, discuss their challenges and do some extra vocabulary activity.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
It’s never too late to dream big
Grammar LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about dreams and ambitions, practise structures with ‘It’ to give opinions and watch a video about a man who pursues two careers. They also discuss balancing multiple careers versus focusing on a single goal.
Standard Lesson 60 min
All for one and one for all
BusinessWith this lesson, students engage in the exploration of teamwork. They discuss the importance of teamwork, explore vocabulary to talk about the topic, watch a video and discuss useful tips about how to create better teams.
2 lessons
Expressing opinions using adjectives
General TechnologyThe set presents an opportunity for students to learn useful vocabulary to express opinions and use it while talking about potentially worrying trends.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
It’s a one-way street! Parasocial relationships
Lifestyle TechnologyWith this engaging lesson, students read an article, discuss parasocial relationships and talk about fandom. They also share their experiences, learn vocabulary to talk about the topic and give their opinions on fans and fandoms.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The power of social media
Lifestyle TechnologyNavigate the territory of social media with this lesson! Students discuss the use of social media, watch a video about the feeling of FOMO (fear of missing out) and practise vocabulary to talk about the topic.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Members only! Subscription models
Business LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about subscription models, explore vocabulary and discuss their personal experiences and opinions. They also watch a video featuring advice on how to manage subscriptions and discuss real-life services.
2 lessons
Talking about people
GeneralIn the first lesson, students talk about people and personalities. In the second lesson, they delve into relationships and meeting people.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Changing careers
BusinessWith this speaking lesson, students navigate the territory of career changes. They discuss job market trends, as well as benefits and challenges of transitioning careers. They also talk about important skills and watch a video about a woman who changed careers.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Calm down and carry on! (phrasal verbs)
GeneralWith this worksheet, students review and practise phrasal verbs. They create sentences, play “two truths and a lie” and complete phrasal verbs. They also develop endings to stories, create dialogues and complete statements to talk about their opinions and preferences.
