Category: General
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Common verbs exercises
GeneralThe lesson is a series of stand-alone common verbs exercises that can be used as a revision, warm-up or time filler. There are five exercises that deal with different common verbs, collocations, phrasal verbs, opposite verbs and phrases with ‘get’.
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The future of the film industry
General TechnologyIn this lesson about the film industry, students talk about the changes that the industry might undergo in the near future. They also learn phrases related to films, watch a news report and read two short texts.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
What we learn online
GeneralIn this Speaking Class lesson, students talk about online learning and its advantages and disadvantages. Students also watch a video, agree or disagree with statements, and read about and discuss online courses.
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Survival skills we need to know
General GrammarIn this lesson, students talk about survival skills, learn useful vocabulary, and practise conditional phrases (e.g. supposing, provided that, should you ever, etc.). Students also watch a video and have a discussion.
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What is your favourite thing about autumn?
GeneralIn this lesson about autumn, students learn collocations related to autumn as well as functional phrases to talk about their favourite things. Students also watch a video and have a discussion.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
How much does it cost?
GeneralIn this ESL lesson about money, students learn vocabulary, watch a video about the cost of living in a Dutch city and practise speaking.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Inclusivity in the art world
General Global IssuesThis Speaking Class lesson lets students talk about art, inclusivity, and diversity through a variety of activities. Students watch and discuss a video, read a short text, answer questions, and brainstorm ideas.
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That’s a bit over the top!
Business GeneralThis lesson focuses on business competition vocabulary through learning about unusual business ideas. Students learn useful phrases, watch a video, and discuss business cases.
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Do you trust your memory?
GeneralThis ESL lesson gives students the opportunity to learn phrases to talk about memory, watch a video, and have a fascinating discussion.
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How do you feel about…? (expressing opinions)
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn beginner phrases for expressing opinions and asking about opinions. They practise the functional language in writing and in speech.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Healthcare innovation
General TechnologyIn this ESL lesson about healthcare, students practise speaking, watch a video and do an optional word formation activity.
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Fancy a game?
GeneralIn this ESL lesson about board games, students watch a video, learn games-related vocabulary and practise speaking.
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Milestones and other life events
GeneralWith this lesson students learn to use adjectives ending in -ed and -ing. They talk about milestones and life events, and have a lot of discussion, while practising using these commonly confused adjectives.
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From the bottom of my heart
GeneralIn this ESL lesson students learn ways to say thank you and react to it. They discuss different situations where people thank each other, watch a video and have a lot of practice.
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Pass or fail – exams and testing
GeneralIn this ESL lesson about exams, students learn useful vocabulary, watch a video about the longest exam in the world and have lots of speaking practice.
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I doubt that… (functional language)
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn functional language for expressing possibility in English, as well as doubt and certainty. They watch two sets of short video clips and get controlled and free practice of the functional language.
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Let’s bust a move
General GrammarTry out this ESL lesson about dancing to teach students some expressive phrases. Students also watch a video and practise the use of pronouns.
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How strong is your bond?
GeneralIn this ESL lesson students learn friendship and relationship vocabulary as well as discuss the difference between a friend and an acquaintance. The lesson also contains a video, speaking and reading activities.