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Standard Lesson 60 min
Dad jokes (homophones and homographs)
GeneralLet students tell jokes while practising homophones and homographs! They talk about humour, watch part of a video featuring dad jokes and analyse how wordplay makes things funny.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
A touch of this, a plethora of that (expressing quantity)
GeneralGet students talking about multiple subjects with this lesson! They practise advanced phrases for expressing quantity, work with syllable stress and debate opposing sides of different ideas.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Let’s go to an arts festival
GeneralTalk about live entertainment with this ESL lesson on performing arts! Students practise useful vocabulary, watch a video about an arts festival and work on pronunciation. They also work in pairs to design their own festival.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Behind the wheel
GeneralGet students sharing experiences and thoughts with this ESL lesson on driving! They practise key driving vocabulary, create a collaborative story and play the vocabulary game ‘Taboo’.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Public speaking
Business GeneralTalk about experiences and strategies with this ESL lesson on public speaking! Students practise useful collocations, watch a video about sharing ideas and prepare a two-minute talk. They also exchange peer feedback.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Siblings and success
GeneralDiscuss family dynamics with this ESL lesson about siblings! Students read an article about success and birth order, talk about the family’s impact on achievement and review useful vocabulary.
2 lessons
Special occasions
General Grammar LifestyleStudents work with party-related vocabulary, practice vowel pronunciation and learn to use the ‘be going to’ structure.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Party time
General LifestyleGet students to discuss various celebrations with this ESL lesson on parties! They practise vocabulary for social events, work on the pronunciation of /ɛ/ and /ɜː/ sounds and share their opinions and experiences.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
On the football pitch
GeneralHelp students talk about football with this lesson! They discuss the sport from various perspectives, practise key football vocabulary and watch a video of match highlights. They also explore football commentary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do you do it online or offline? (object pronouns)
General GrammarDiscuss shopping preferences with this ESL lesson on object pronouns! Students review vocabulary for buying and returning items, practise object pronouns and watch a video about shopping online and in person.
Standard Lesson 60 min
That’s a tough question
GeneralPractise phrases for navigating uncomfortable topics with this ESL lesson on difficult conversations! Students share thoughts, watch an athlete handle questions at the Olympics and role-play asking and answering tough questions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Jokes and memes make me laugh
GeneralGet students discussing laughter with this beginner lesson on jokes! They practise key vocabulary for discussing humour, watch part of a video about what people think is funny and play fun games.
Standard Lesson 60 min
At the dentist’s
GeneralHelp your students master dental health vocabulary! In this lesson, they discuss experiences, watch a video on why some people dislike dental visits and listen to conversations at the dentist’s. They also role-play dental appointments.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Direct or indirect? (communication styles)
Business General LifestyleDiscuss conversational directness across cultures! In this ESL lesson on communication styles, students practise useful adjectives, watch a video excerpt about why the Dutch are direct and work in pairs.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How do I get to…? (role-playing)
GeneralPractise key vocabulary for handling common travel situations! In this worksheet, students explore typical travel scenarios, act out engaging role-plays and work with dialogues. They also play Tic-Tac-Toe.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
On the road
GeneralPractise street and traffic vocabulary with this lesson! Students debate infrastructure design, explore traffic signs and play a memory game. They share experiences, read about a driver’s day in traffic and give a two-minute speech.
2 lessons
What are the people doing? (Present Continuous)
General GrammarStudents learn to use the Present Continuous tense. In the first lesson, they learn about the form, meaning and use of the tense and practise it. In the second lesson, they practise the tense further while discussing paintings.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Preparing for a trip
GeneralEngage students in talking about travel plans! In this lesson, they review vocabulary for planning a trip, analyse travel problems and offer advice. They also watch a video excerpt with tips on travel preparation.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
I like your checked scarf! (patterns and materials)
GeneralDiscuss clothing with this lesson! Students describe outfits, practise patterns and materials vocabulary and suggest outfits for specific scenarios. They also talk about their preferences and experiences.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Is it worth keeping?
GeneralIn this lesson, students read and talk about collectibles! They practise phrases for discussing valuable items, debate collecting objects and write a time capsule note about personal valuable items.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The changing hotel industry
Business GeneralPractise vocabulary for talking about the hotel industry! In this lesson, students discuss trends in hotel rooms, watch part of a video on US hotels and review useful collocations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Feeling nostalgic
General LifestyleTalk about the pros and cons of feeling nostalgic! In this ESL lesson on nostalgia, students practise useful phrases, watch a video excerpt on the topic and share their opinions on modern trends and nostalgic influences.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
At the airport
GeneralPractise useful airport vocabulary! In this lesson, students share their experiences, listen to common phrases used at the airport and collaborate to develop a creative story with the target vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Talking about paintings
GeneralEngage students in talking about paintings with this lesson! They describe and visualise artwork, watch a video with AI-animated paintings and share their reactions and interpretations. They also imagine and describe a painting based on their own life.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How important is grammar for you?
General GrammarGet students discussing English grammar from a critical perspective! They practise verbs for debating language norms, talk about non-standard grammar and watch a video on grammar rules and natural speech.
Standard Lesson 60 min
I’d like to learn…
General GrammarEngage students in practising ‘want’ and ‘would like’ with this lesson! They discuss desires, explore the infinitive marker ‘to’ and watch a video excerpt on learning aspirations. They also role-play a host suggesting activities to a guest.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Ate and left no crumbs (Gen Z slang)
GeneralTeach modern English words with this ESL lesson on Gen Z slang! Students discuss slang, share their perspectives and practise contemporary and useful expressions. They also watch a video of a senator using slang in parliament.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Did I cause offence?
General Global IssuesEngage students in discussing offence! They practise useful phrases, watch a video about overcoming offence and listen to a conversation involving a confrontation. Students also role-play managing offensive interactions.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Whatever the weather
GeneralTalk about weather conditions and their impact! In this lesson, students practise weather vocabulary, discuss the weather where they live and share opinions. They also debate weather inconveniences and preparations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are you into humanities?
GeneralTalk about human-centred subjects with this ESL lesson on humanities! Students practise key verbs for the discussion, watch a video explaining what the humanities are and debate different scenarios.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Is it easy to be creative?
GeneralPractise phrasal verbs related to the creative process in this ESL lesson on creativity! Students watch a video involving a creative block, discuss the nature of inspiration and put freewriting into practice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Pronounce it if you can
GeneralFocus on pronunciation practice with this lesson! Students discuss English pronunciation, watch a video and practise reading IPA transcriptions. They also listen to recordings and play a word game.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Love, mum
GeneralSpark deep conversations with this speaking lesson on motherhood! Students analyse motherhood in culture, discuss Mother’s Day traditions and watch a video about funny texts from moms. They can also do an extra task to review vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Would you watch a micro-drama?
General TechnologyGet students discussing micro-dramas! They debate the impact of vertical shorts, watch a video about the rise of micro-dramas and write a micro-drama script. Students can also review useful vocabulary with an extra task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are you sick of sequels?
GeneralGet your students talking about sequels and remakes with this advanced lesson on films! They practise key adjectives for film discussions, watch a video excerpt on sequels and remakes and share their opinions.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
The types of films I like
GeneralPractise key film vocabulary with this lesson! Students share their preferences for films, guess film types by listening to music and sounds and draft a film review.
