ESL lesson on ancient myths
C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 60 min

The wisdom of myths

General

Students talk about mythology with this engaging lesson! They discuss the impact of myths, work with idioms and share their opinions. Students also speak about mythological characters and watch part of a podcast on why myths matter.

talking about hotels
A1 / Elementary | A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

At a hotel

General

Talk about hotel situations with this lesson! Students practise hotel-related vocabulary, watch a short video on a hotel stay and share their own experiences. They also work in pairs and role-play hotel scenarios.

ESL lesson on rejection
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Learning to cope with rejection

General

Talk about rejection with this lesson! Students discuss ways to handle it, watch part of a podcast on ‘rejection therapy’ and share their opinions. They can also do an extra vocabulary activity.

expressing past ability and obligation
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

That’s how it was (past ability and obligation)

General Grammar

Talk about life a century ago! In this engaging lesson, students explore phrases for past ability and obligation, read about old professions and discuss the pros and cons of life in the past.

advanced lesson on phrasal verbs
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Mastering phrasal verbs

Business General

Students practise advanced phrasal verbs with this lesson! They engage in interesting discussions about workplace interactions, challenges, and negotiations. They also talk about various situations and watch a short comedic video.

advanced conditional structures
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Nature vs nurture (conditional structures)

General Grammar

Discuss nature vs. nurture with this engaging lesson! Students explore twin research, review advanced conditional structures and debate how genetics shape our lives. They also watch a video on twin research.

ESL lesson on train rides
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Fancy a train ride?

General

Talk about train rides with this lesson! Students practise train-related vocabulary, watch part of a video about train travel and discuss their preferences and experiences. They also explore phrases to buy tickets and work in pairs.

vocabulary for discussing films
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min

The film genre I can’t stand is…

General Lifestyle

Talk about films with this lesson! Students learn vocabulary for discussing films, explore a video about sci-fi and share their opinions and preferences. They also recommend something new for people to watch.

beginner lesson on body parts
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Parts of the body

General

Teach vocabulary for body parts with this lesson! Students discuss various activities in connection with body parts, watch two animation videos and describe the characters. They also explore different actions and discuss personal habits.

vocabulary for discussing architecture
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Architecture: less is more or ‘less is bore’?

General

Explore the realm of modern architecture with this lesson! Students practise architecture-related vocabulary, share their opinions on notable buildings and watch a video on modern architecture. Students also discuss ‘architectural myopia’.

talking about teachers
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

The best teacher I’ve had

General

Join in talking about teachers with this lesson! Students share opinions and experiences, watch a video about a scientist who’s considered a good teacher and discuss the impact of teaching styles on learning. They can also do an optional vocabulary activity.

useful phrases for shopping
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

In a souvenir shop

General

With this lesson, students explore souvenir vocabulary, watch a video about a souvenir shop and listen to an audio where people talk in a gift shop. Students also discuss a price list, role-play a conversation and practise useful phrases for shopping.

phrases to make excuses
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Excuses, excuses!

General

Practise common ways to make excuses with this lesson! Students discuss common reasons for making excuses, watch a short video about the best excuses for being late and work in pairs making and responding to excuses.

ESL lesson on magic
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

It’s a kind of magic!

General

Talk about magic with this lesson! Students watch a video with a trick, explore common verbs and talk about magic tricks from different perspectives. 

lesson on was and were for beginners
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Were your school days fun?

General Grammar

Practise the past forms of to be with this lesson for beginners! Students discuss subjects people learn at school and watch a video where people mention their favourite subjects. They also ask and answer questions about their past.

vocabulary to describe behaviour
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

The quirky side of you

General

With this lesson, students talk about quirky behaviours! They watch a video of celebrities sharing their unusual habits, practise vocabulary to describe behaviour and share their opinions and experiences. Students also discuss famous characters’ quirkiness.

prepositions of place for beginners
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

It’s on the wall behind the sofa

General Grammar

Students talk about furniture and learn prepositions of place for beginners! They learn furniture items and revise rooms, listen to recordings, and describe pictures. They also talk about items in their own homes.

ESL lesson on texting abbreviations
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Can’t talk atm

General

Students talk about texting with this lesson! They learn and practise common texting abbreviations, and watch a funny video about passive-aggressive texting. They share texting opinions, habits, and preferences, and practise writing text messages to each other.

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