lesson on youth activism
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The youth changing the world

Global Issues

With this highly relevant lesson, students discuss youth activism, examine different causes and practise vocabulary related to the topic. They also watch and discuss a video about Malala Yousafzai and reflect on the impact of youth involvement in social causes.

C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Greenwash or hogwash?

Business Global Issues

Jump into the intriguing world of environmental issues and sustainability with your students! This thought-provoking lesson is the chance for your students to practise advanced vocabulary and talk about the secrets of greenwashing.

basic collocations with give
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What are you glad to give?

General Global Issues

This lesson sparks a discussion on the act of giving while practising using relevant collocations and phrases. Explore the profound theme of altruism and generosity through a video and texts that foster a deeper understanding of the impact of giving.

lesson on fast fashion
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Let’s stop this monster!

Global Issues

This lesson on fast fashion includes a video and a variety of speaking activities to engage your students and enhance their vocabulary.

C2 vocabulary
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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E-waste recycling

Global Issues Technology

In this lesson, students watch a video, learn C2 vocabulary related to recycling, and discuss some ideas for solving the e-waste problem. 

class debate in English
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Is science denial worse than it’s ever been?

Global Issues Technology

With this lesson plan, students reflect on a video about the role of science in the modern world, expand their vocabulary and hold a lively class debate.

lesson about diet and obesity
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Should junk food be taxed?

Global Issues

In this lesson about diet and obesity, students reflect on the factors contributing to the problem of obesity, listen to a news report and learn some words and phrases related to health.

consumerism lesson plan
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 75 min
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Happiness vs consumerism lesson plan

Global Issues

Award-winning video inspired us to create a consumerism lesson plan for teaching English. Use it to bring an important topic to the classroom and teach new vocabulary!

cyberbullying lesson plan
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min
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How to fight cyberbullying – lesson plan for teenagers

Global Issues Lifestyle

This cyberbullying lesson plan is perfect both for your teenage ESL learners as well as parents. Learn, watch and discuss with ESL Brains lesson plans!

C1 lesson plan
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What geotagging does to nature (adjectives for describing places)

Global Issues

This lesson plan deals with the effect of Instagram and Facebook on nature! It focuses on teaching adjectives synonyms used for describing places.

FASHION LESSON PLAN
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min
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The problem with fast fashion

Global Issues Lifestyle

This lesson plan focuses on the issue of fast fashion and engages students in a discussion about fashion and the environment in the 21st century.

learning collocations
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Problems with the education system (learning collocations)

Global Issues

What’s wrong with the schooling system? This education lesson plan focuses on learning collocations, a video presenting 6 problems and a group debate.

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