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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.
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.
