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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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
She was born in 1991 (Past Simple)
General GrammarProvide meaningful Past Simple practice for your students! They talk about life events, review key phrases and learn how to say years. Students also explore the life of Albert Einstein through a video.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The date I always remember…
GeneralEngage students in talking about dates and milestones! They practise prepositions for days and dates, watch a video clip about a secretary who scheduled 93 meetings and share their experience with remembering dates.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The reality of reality TV
GeneralGet students talking about reality TV! They watch trailers, debate the impacts of reality television shows and create their own show ideas. Students can also do an extra vocabulary exercise to practise useful vocabulary.
2 lessons
Talking about clothes
General LifestyleGive students comprehensive practice of the topic of clothing! Students learn vocabulary and discuss the idea of minimalist wardrobe.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
In the wardrobe
General LifestylePractise clothes vocabulary with this lesson! Students discuss clothing for various situations, listen to a recording with outfit descriptions and work in pairs, playing a guessing game.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Life after work
GeneralTalk about how to stay happy as a retired person! In this ESL lesson on retirement, students practise vocabulary for discussing this chapter of life, watch a video clip about the topic and share experiences and opinions.
2 lessons
Solving mysteries (modal verbs in the past)
General GrammarHelp students understand past modals! They learn the rules for using past modals and practise them while talking about pictures and solving mysteries.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What’s your favourite drink?
GeneralGet students talking about drinks and recipes with this lesson! They practise useful vocabulary and watch a video showing how to make a drink. Students also create their own drink and present it to others.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Guess the body part
GeneralDiscuss how we use parts of the body with this ESL lesson! Students listen to conversations about accidents and pain, work in pairs and play a guessing game.
2 lessons
Supposing you knew how to… (conditionals)
General Grammar TechnologyStudents use first, second, third and mixed conditional sentences to talk about inventions and survival skills.
2 lessons
Using Present Continuous
General GrammarTeach students clothing vocabulary and Present Continuous! Students will talk about what people in photos are wearing, holding and carrying.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
What are you afraid of?
GeneralThis speaking lesson on fears lets students talk about what they’re scared of. They discuss ways of overcoming common fears and watch a video about fear of the dark. Students can review useful vocabulary with an extra task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
They’re wearing… (talking about people in photos)
GeneralPractise ‘wear’, ‘carry’ and ‘hold’ while describing people in photos with this lesson! Students revise clothing vocabulary and watch an ad. They also work in pairs and play a fun game.
Standard Lesson 60 min
A message in a bottle (Past Simple)
General GrammarTalk about messages in bottles with this ESL lesson on Past Simple! Students analyse and practise Past Simple forms, watch a video about a message-in-a-bottle discovery and write their own message in a bottle.
2 lessons
Talking about summer holiday
General Grammar LifestyleThe two lessons allow students to understand and practise the use of gerunds and infinitives in the context of holiday and free time.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Symptoms and medical treatment
GeneralGet students discussing health issues and symptoms! They practise vocabulary for medical care, role-play doctor-patient dialogues and listen to a conversation. They also share experiences and opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Holiday likes and dislikes
General LifestyleDiscuss plans and preferences with this ESL lesson on holiday activities! Students practise useful holiday expressions, watch a video on kids’ favourite holiday activities and practise phrases for likes and preferences.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
All around town
GeneralPractise vocabulary for places in town with this lesson! Students talk about where they live, give opinions and share experiences. They explore the names of places and work on pronunciation.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Let’s have a party! (going to)
General GrammarStudents discuss parties in this ESL lesson on be going to. They practise be going to to talk about the future, practise phrases for preparing the house for guests and imagine planning a party.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Transport today and tomorrow
General LifestyleGet students talking about transport with this lesson! They review transport vocabulary, watch two short videos about new transport options and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of transport choices.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What type of friend are you?
GeneralGet students talking about friends with this advanced lesson! They practise useful vocabulary for discussing friendships, watch part of a video about types of friends and share their opinions and experiences.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Feel the music
GeneralPractise music vocabulary with this lesson! Students discuss their music preferences, share their experiences and look at modern music habits. They also practise asking and answering music-related questions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
When life gives you lemons
GeneralLet students explore how to keep a positive mindset with this lesson! They talk about optimistic and pessimistic viewpoints and watch part of a video about a person handling a situation creatively.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Sounds people make
GeneralTalk about people’s reactions in this lesson! Students practise verbs for sounds people make, discuss how their culture views different behaviours in public and share their opinions and experiences.
2 lessons
What’s on your plate?
GeneralProvide students with the opportunity to practise food vocabulary. They will conversations, dishes, play a game and learn phrases to talk about likes and dislikes.
2 lessons
You’ve lived abroad, haven’t you?
General GrammarTeach students question tags! In the first lesson, they practise using question tags in the context of geography and history, and in the second lesson, the context is the experience of culture shock.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Go with your gut
GeneralUncover the world of first impressions with this lesson! Students watch a video about how first impressions affect our opinions, share their views and practise phrases related to intuition and decision-making.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Life of a celebrity
General LifestyleTalk about the lives of famous people in this ESL lesson about celebrities! Students share opinions, explore how celebrities live and watch a video about a retired celebrity who now lives on a farm.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Let’s eat out!
GeneralWork on dining situations with this ESL lesson on eating out! Students talk about going out to eat, review useful vocabulary and share experiences. They also listen to restaurant dialogues and role-play dining scenarios.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Who’s who?
GeneralPractise family and appearance vocabulary with this lesson! Students discuss family from various perspectives, review vocabulary for describing people’s appearance and work with the British royal family tree.
Standard Lesson 60 min
She sells shells (minimal pairs)
GeneralDiscuss tricky sounds with this ESL lesson on minimal pairs! Students read tongue twisters, watch an advert and practise listening skills. They also work in pairs, creating sentences and guessing minimal pairs.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Show your talent! (can, can’t)
General GrammarIn this lesson, students talk about talents and abilities! They practise can and can’t, review vocabulary for activities and discuss what people can do. Students also listen to a recording and watch a video of a talent show.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
From engineering to metaphors
General TechnologyDive into engineering and figurative language with this lesson! Students talk about engineering and machines, practise vocabulary for mechanical parts and structures and explore the figurative meaning of expressions.
