talking about leadership
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 45 min
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Dealing with an insecure boss

Business

In this lesson, students watch a video about dealing with insecure bosses and learn some vocabulary while talking about leadership. They also discuss two case studies. 

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. 

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. 

giving suggestions
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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A better way to brainstorm

Business General

In this lesson, students watch a video about a brainstorming method, learn English phrases for giving suggestions and practise vocabulary related to brainstorming. 

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. 

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
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Video games as an art form

General Technology

In this lesson, students discuss the idea that video games should be considered an art form. They also learn and practise some useful vocabulary. 

Speaking about air travel
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Are you into flying?

General Lifestyle

This worksheet focuses on speaking about air travel. Students answer different questions, watch and discuss a video. They also read and discuss short stories and create their own. 

lesson about science fiction
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 60 min
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The stuff of science fiction?

General Technology

In this lesson about science fiction, students watch a video about predicting advances in science and technology, talk about sci-fi and learn some vocabulary related to future predictions.

intermediate speaking lesson
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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When every day is a day off

General

With this intermediate speaking lesson plan, students get lots of opportunities to talk about retirement. They watch a short video, discuss retirement laws in their countries and plan their own retirement.

intermediate phrasal verbs
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Office tour for a newbie

Business

In this lesson about office tours, students watch a video about a LinkedIn office, learn some phrases including intermediate phrasal verbs and give two office tours. 

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Slacktivism – to engage or not to engage?

General Global Issues

In this lesson students discuss the term slacktivism and different forms of activism. They also do a word formation exercise and talk about the article they read at home. 

lesson about mentorship
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Does everyone need a mentor?

Business

In this lesson about mentorship students discuss mentor and mentee’s relationships, define what successful mentorship is and watch a video about it. Students also do a role play discussing work problems and exchanging advice. 

discussing new technology
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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All the data right before your eyes

Technology

This speaking worksheet focuses on discussing a new technology. Students answer questions, read and discuss a quote and watch two videos. Students also talk about the future of technology.

lesson about technology
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Will these lenses change the world?

Technology

In this lesson about technology, students watch two videos about smart contact lenses and discuss augmented reality. 

writing a CV in English
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 75 min
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On the job hunt (writing a CV)

Business

In this lesson, students watch a video about writing a CV in English, have a closer look at a CV sample and write parts of their CVs. 

Business English speaking class
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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The future of bricks-and-mortar retail shopping

Business General

In this Business English speaking class, students watch a video about the future of bricks-and-mortar retail shopping and discuss shopping trends.

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