ESL lesson about photography
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The art of making memories tangible

General

In this ESL lesson about photography, students watch an interview with a photographer, learn and practise vocabulary related to photography and have a lot of speaking practice. 

intermediate ESL games
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Guessing games – A2-B1

General

This worksheet contains five pre-intermediate and intermediate ESL games. The games can be used as warm-ups, fillers or end-of-lesson tasks.

advanced ESL games
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Guessing games – B2-C1

General

This worksheet consists of five upper-intermediate and advanced ESL games. Each of the games can be used as a stand-alone task.

getting to know you lesson
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Nice to meet you! – first lesson with A2 students

General

Our ‘getting to know you’ lesson is designed for the first lesson with new A2 students. With a mix of reading, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking activities, it helps new students feel comfortable and build a strong foundation for future lessons.

how to use articles
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Renting a flat (articles)

General Grammar

In this grammar lesson students learn how to use articles (‘a/an’, ‘the’, no article). They listen to recordings, discuss renting a flat, and do grammar exercises. Students also have a role play. 

talking about the past
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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The good old days (life in the ’90s)

Lifestyle

In this lesson about life in the ‘90s, students watch two ads and practise talking about the past. They also compare life in different decades and plan a ‘90s themed party. 

lesson about appearance
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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This is how I look

Lifestyle

In this lesson about appearance, students watch a video about women who stopped dying their grey hair and talk about societal norms regarding how a person looks. 

phrasal verb activities
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Phrasal verbs activities

General

The lesson is a series of stand-alone phrasal verb activities that can be used as a revision, warm-up or time filler. There are four types of activities, each with two parts and different phrasal verbs. 

talking about habits
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Talking about habits

Lifestyle

In this lesson, students practise talking about habits in English, watch two ads and discuss how to best form new habits.

environment conversation class
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Our relationship with nature

Global Issues Lifestyle

In this environment conversation class, students talk about nature. They also watch a video and discuss ways to protect the environment. 

lesson about St. Patrick’s Day
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Nation branding and St. Patrick’s Day

General

In this lesson about St. Patrick’s Day, students watch a video about the origins of the holiday. They also discuss nation branding and practise vocabulary for talking about abstract ideas. 

reflexive pronouns
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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How to be happy

Grammar Lifestyle

In this lesson, students watch a video and learn how to use reflexive pronouns. They also talk about happiness. 

talking about education
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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The purpose of universities

General

In this speaking class, students watch a video about the purpose of universities and practise talking about education and universities. 

ESL worksheet about music
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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The sound of music

Lifestyle

In this ESL worksheet about music, students talk about music in their lives. They also listen to short pieces of music and discuss them.

modal verbs of possibility
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Welcome on board!

Business

In this lesson about onboarding, students discuss their experience, watch the video, and practise modal verbs of possibility (must, might, can’t). They also read a dialogue and role play a similar one.  

lesson about passive voice
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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They did it for money (passive voice)

General Grammar

In this lesson about passive voice, students practise using passive voice. They also watch a video and discuss different types of crime. 

Business English conversation class
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Creating a learning culture

Business

In this Business English conversation class, students discuss upskilling, watch a video and talk about the ideas mentioned in it. They also hold a debate on upskilling. 

word order in English
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Excuse me, I am an apple (word order)

General Grammar

This worksheet focuses on the grammar topic of word order in English sentences. Students discuss language-learning apps, read about funny examples of sentences from Duolingo and have a lot of practice. 

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