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Add to saved lessonsPolitical cartoons and freedom of speech
Global Issues GrammarHave some fun and develop your students’ critical thinking skills with our new political cartoon lesson plan based on the work of Patrick Chappatte!
Standard Lesson 75 min
Add to saved lessonsHappiness vs consumerism lesson plan
Global IssuesAward-winning video inspired us to create a consumerism lesson plan for teaching English. Use it to bring an important topic to the classroom and teach new vocabulary!
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsModern workplace amenities (Business English speaking class)
BusinessThis Business English lesson plan looks at the modern office spaces and the cool office amenities we have. It focuses mainly on practising speaking skills.
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Add to saved lessonsGenerational stereotypes at work
BusinessVideo-based ESL lesson plan which focuses on stereotypical generations at work. It’s perfect for professionals, especially involved in HR/Employer Branding
Flipped Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsInvest in travelling instead of stuff
Global IssuesThis travelling lesson plan deals with travelling as collecting experiences. Students will practise building words and learn vocab related to travelling.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThe benefits of paternity leave
BusinessIn this lesson plan, your ESL students will talk about paternity leave and its pros and cons. They’ll also learn new vocab and do multiple-choice cloze task.
Standard Lesson 75 min
Add to saved lessonsClimate change
Global IssuesThis climate change lesson plan is prepared for B2 students, touches upon the environmental issues and is based on a speech by Greta Thunberg.
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Add to saved lessonsWhy do we work?
BusinessThis flipped classroom worksheet is based on a TED Talk by Barry Schwartz who tries to answer the question why we work and what makes us satisfied at work.
Flipped Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsWhat rights should animals have?
Global IssuesThis flipped classroom worksheet is all about animal rights and is based on a TED Talk about the great work some lawyers do to treat chimpanzees better.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsDiversity and Inclusion at Work (CAE Word Formation)
BusinessESL lesson plan that tackles the diversity and inclusion issue. Use it to teach your students new language, practise CAE word formation and spark discussion.
Standard Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsHow to fight cyberbullying – lesson plan for teenagers
Global Issues LifestyleThis cyberbullying lesson plan is perfect both for your teenage ESL learners as well as parents. Learn, watch and discuss with ESL Brains lesson plans!
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsHow to ask for a raise (negotiation phrases)
BusinessBusiness English lesson plan that focuses on teaching negotiation phrases and lets you have 1-to-1 negotiation role plays in your classroom!
Standard Lesson 30 min
Add to saved lessonsClever advertising – describing ads
Business LifestyleIn this speaking worksheet students will discuss statements about advertising, learn some adjectives and focus on describing ads and social campaigns
Standard Lesson 75 min
Add to saved lessonsWhat’s the future of baby boomers? (verb patterns)
Global Issues GrammarThis lesson plan for upper-intermediate students focuses on the topic of retirement and includes verb patterns exercises and a debate point.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsHow to lead a successful global team (+ business idioms)
BusinessThis is a Business English lesson plan on cross-cultural communication. Students will learn verb collocations as well as business idioms and practise using them.
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Add to saved lessonsBusiness communication idioms
BusinessThanks to this speaking worksheet, students will learn business communication idioms such as break the ice or take a back seat.
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Add to saved lessonsSlow fashion: an alternative to fast fashion
Global Issues LifestyleThis slow fashion worksheet includes a bunch of adjectives to talk about the fashion industry and gives students a lot of speaking opportunities.
Standard Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsThe problem with fast fashion
Global Issues LifestyleThis lesson plan focuses on the issue of fast fashion and engages students in a discussion about fashion and the environment in the 21st century.
