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Add to saved lessonsE-waste recycling
Global Issues TechnologyIn this lesson, students watch a video, learn C2 vocabulary related to recycling, and discuss some ideas for solving the e-waste problem.
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Add to saved lessonsStay interested, stay motivated – first lesson with new students
GeneralThis 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.
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Add to saved lessonsA fully automated world
TechnologyIn 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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Add to saved lessonsLife is better outdoors!
GeneralIn this lesson, students watch a video about Taiwan and practise vocabulary related to nature and free time activities.
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Add to saved lessonsPut a ring on it
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn idioms and phrasal verbs with put. They also practise working out the meaning from context, and have an opportunity to use the new language in speaking activities.
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Add to saved lessonsLearning about the past for the present
General GrammarWith 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.
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Add to saved lessonsHow apps work
TechnologyIn this lesson students explain how apps work, watch a video about the Uber app, and learn vocabulary to talk about applications.
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Add to saved lessons‘I owe you one!’ and other informal expressions
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn some informal expressions in English which are used instead of common phrases like ‘I understand’. They also watch two sets of short video clips, and practise using the new language.
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Add to saved lessonsOur new friends and teachers
TechnologyIn 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.
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Add to saved lessonsJust ask it a question!
Business TechnologyIn 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.
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Add to saved lessonsDon’t stop talking! – A2–B1 speaking activities
GeneralThis pre-intermediate conversation worksheet consists of five speaking activities which can be used as fillers or warm-up tasks. The activities are suitable for a group of students, as well as for a one-on-one class.
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Add to saved lessonsSolar, wind or hydroelectric?
Global Issues TechnologyWith 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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Add to saved lessonsDid you pass first time?
GeneralIn this lesson students learn and practise vocabulary related to cars and driving, watch a funny video and do reading comprehension tasks. They also talk about getting a driving licence in their countries.
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Add to saved lessonsAdvanced vocabulary activities
GeneralThis is a set of ESL vocabulary activities rather than a typical ESL Brains lesson plan. Each of the activities can be used separately as a time filler, a warm-up, etc.
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Add to saved lessonsHow many pints in a litre?
GeneralIn this lesson students practise talking about measurements in English and watch a video about some issues caused by the differences between the metric and non-metric systems. They also discuss problems that people face because of these differences.
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Add to saved lessonsLet me tell you how I feel
GeneralWith this lesson plan, students watch a funny video about a girl who feels different emotions and learn adjectives to describe feelings. Students also get plenty of opportunities to speak about how they feel in different situations.
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Add to saved lessonsWhere are all the aliens? (writing an essay)
Global Issues TechnologyIn this lesson,students discuss alien life and the possible first contact scenario and write an essay about different aspects of space exploration. The lesson also includes two videos about extraterrestrials.
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Add to saved lessonsChasing the birds away (phrasal verbs with away)
GeneralIn this lesson students learn and practise phrasal verbs with away, watch a video about a dog working at an airport and discuss the jobs dogs do.
