speaking about misunderstandings
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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How to deal with misunderstandings

Business General

With this speaking lesson, students discuss situations that might cause misunderstandings, watch a short and funny ad and analyse tips on how to avoid miscommunication.

ESL lesson on nepotism
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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When familial meets professional

Business General

In this lesson, students reflect deeply on work-family dynamics, explore nuances of nepotism, and enrich vocabulary through engaging discussions. Students also listen to excerpts from a podcast to spark critical thinking.

vocabulary to talk about higher education
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Is a degree worth it?

Business General

Engage your students in a discussion on the ins and outs of higher education. Explore education and career-related vocabulary and work on comprehension skills by watching a news report on the job market.

Business English flipped lesson
C1 / Advanced
Flipped Lesson 60 min
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What if we redefined ambition?

Business General

Embark on a thought-provoking exploration of ambition! This lesson encourages students to critically examine traditional notions of success and consider alternative perspectives on personal fulfilment and well-being.

Business competition vocabulary
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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That’s a bit over the top!

Business General

This lesson focuses on business competition vocabulary through learning about unusual business ideas. Students learn useful phrases, watch a video, and discuss business cases.

ESL lesson about communication
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Conversations we dread

Business General

In this ESL lesson about communication students talk about difficult conversations and share their experiences. They learn vocabulary, watch a video, have a discussion, role play and practise useful expressions. 

lesson about a four-day workweek
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Reimagining the workweek

Business General

In this Business English speaking lesson, students discuss the idea of a four-day workweek, watch a video and do a roleplay activity.

speaking lesson about ads
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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The world of ads

Business General

This speaking lesson about ads includes a variety of activities. Students have a lot of discussion, watch two videos and read short texts on some marketing campaigns of a famous brand.

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. 

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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