Category: Lifestyle
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Standard Lesson 60 min
The changing face of tourism
LifestyleTalk about travel trends with this advanced lesson on tourism! Students practise vocabulary for discussing tourism changes, watch a video about a modern travel trend and role-play scenarios involving tourism issues.
2 lessons
It’s old and used but I love it!
Grammar LifestyleEncourage students to talk about old and second-hand items and learn ‘so’, ‘neither’ and auxiliary verbs to show agreement.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The power of brands
Business LifestyleGet students talking about brands with this lesson! They share their views, learn the brand and the common name for products and watch a video on this topic. Students can also do an extra vocabulary task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
They just won’t stop playing!
Grammar LifestyleTalk about toys from a critical perspective in this lesson! Students review will and would for present and past habits, practise phrases for consumer behaviour and watch a video about the popular toy Labubu.
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.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The world of entertainment
LifestyleDiscuss creative expression in this speaking lesson on pop culture! Students watch a video about a fan convention in Australia, read short texts about pop culture events and share their opinions and experiences.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
When questions go too far
LifestyleIn this CRC lesson, students talk about sensitive topics and personal boundaries. They practise phrases for deflecting uncomfortable questions, review strategies and practise deflecting questions they are unwilling to answer.
2 lessons
Shop till you drop?
Global Issues Grammar LifestyleHelp students practise talking about habits using ‘will’ and ‘would’! Students talk about collectable toys, as well as fashion or shopping habits, depending on the lesson you choose.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do you buy second-hand? So do I!
Grammar LifestyleExplore second-hand fashion with this lesson! Students watch a video about the second-hand clothing business, discuss their experiences and practise structures for agreeing with so, neither and auxiliary verbs.
Standard Lesson 60 min
No-spend trend
LifestyleChat about spending habits and purchase choices with this lesson! Students practise money-related phrases, watch a video about a no-spend trend and share their experiences and opinions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Art at home
LifestyleGet students talking about art with this lesson! They discuss items people have at home, watch a video about an art collector’s house and describe rooms with artworks. They can also do an extra task to review useful words.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Join the club!
LifestyleGet students talking about interest clubs with this lesson! They watch a video on book clubs, share their experiences and give suggestions on hobbies for different people. Students can also do an extra task to review useful structures.
Standard Lesson 60 min
I’d never rent it!
LifestyleGet students talking about rentals with this lesson! They watch a video about renting clothes, explore compound adjectives and practise vocabulary for talking about used things. Students also share their thoughts and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How many people live in your country?
General LifestyleTalk about countries, capitals and populations with this lesson! Students review vocabulary for nature and places and practise high numbers. They also read short texts and discuss their own countries.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Yearning for a community
LifestyleIn this speaking lesson on communities, students watch a video about an eco-community, discuss experiences and opinions and read about communities worldwide. They can also do an extra vocabulary activity to review useful phrases.
Standard Lesson 60 min
I will get it checked!
Grammar LifestyleDiscuss everyday problems and ways to get them fixed! In this lesson, students practise the structure have/get something done. They watch a video about a repair café, describe photos and share their own experiences.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
What does your tattoo mean?
LifestyleEngage in talking about tattoos with this lesson! Students discuss why people get tattoos, watch part of a video where an artist shows his tattoos and share their opinions. They can also do a vocabulary activity to review useful phrases.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Adventures close to home
LifestyleTalk about adventures with this lesson! Students discuss their experiences, explore excuses people use to avoid adventures and read a short text. They also watch a video about micro-adventures.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Host with the most
LifestyleTalk about parties with this ESL lesson on social events! Students share their preferences and thoughts, practise useful phrases for social events and watch part of a video on hosting a party. They also role-play party situations.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Have you had work done?
LifestyleStudents discuss an article on cosmetic procedures. They talk about beauty standards, personal care and social pressures. Students also review useful words and phrases and share their opinions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Going on holiday
LifestyleDiscuss holidays and travel with this lesson! Students talk about holiday preferences, watch a video on Australia’s attractions and share their experiences. They also explore tourist problems and practise functional language for asking for help.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Talking luxury
Business LifestyleDive into the realm of luxury with this lesson! Students share their views on luxury markets and services, watch a video featuring a consumer behaviour psychologist and practise advanced vocabulary for discussing luxury.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do it yourself!
Grammar LifestylePractise reflexive and reciprocal pronouns with this lesson! Students watch a video segment about a man eating alone in public, share their opinions and discuss solo activities and shared experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
There’s a season for everything
LifestyleTalk about habits in different weather and seasons! Students explore collocations for different activities, discuss personal experiences and share seasonal habits in their country.
2 lessons
Online life
Lifestyle TechnologyEngage students in a conversation about social media! Students talk about online habits and explore vocabulary. They also discuss how to manage children’s online behaviour and talk about location sharing and tracking.
Standard Lesson 60 min
When food goes viral
Business LifestyleDiscuss food trends with this lesson! Students practise advanced adjectives for food, watch a video about a viral chocolate bar and learn phrases to talk about trends and popularity.
4 lessons
Past (Simple) experiences
General Grammar LifestyleHelp students get beginner’s knowledge of Past Simple! Students learn regular and irregular verbs, create negative statements and questions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Celebrities helping people (Past Simple irregular verbs)
Grammar LifestyleExplore stories of famous people helping others! With this lesson, students watch a video about an actor who saves a woman, practise Past Simple and focus on irregular verbs. They also ask and answer questions about various past events.
2 lessons
What life used to be like
General Grammar LifestyleEncourage students to talk about the past with this set! They practise using ‘used to’ and ‘would’ while talking about their life when they were children as well as people’s lives in the ‘90s.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How much time do you spend…?
LifestyleTalk about how people spend their time! Students watch a video on teenagers’ phone habits, share their routines and practise expressions of frequency. They also discuss a graph about people’s routines in different countries.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
In love with AI
Lifestyle TechnologyJourney through the realm of relationships with AI! Students share their thoughts, discuss how humans interact with AI and watch a video on AI as romantic partners. They also debate AI’s impact on human connection.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Good food for good mood
LifestyleTalk about food choices and tastes with this lesson! Students read a text about someone’s eating habits, practise vocabulary for discussing meals and share their food preferences.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
My typical weekday is…
LifestyleStep into the world of routines with this speaking lesson! Students talk about days of the week, daily tasks and unexpected changes. They watch a video and can also do an extra vocabulary activity.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
The cost of convenience
Lifestyle TechnologyEngage students in reading an article about the impact of modern tech convenience! They discuss how technology affects everyday life, practise advanced adverbs and share their experiences.
2 lessons
Discussing the future
Grammar Lifestyle TechnologyEncourage students to learn future structures! With this two-lesson set, students will practise Future Simple, Present Continuous and ‘going to’ to talk about the future. They will also learn functional language to talk about plans.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are we still on for Tuesday? (making plans)
LifestyleStudents talk about plans, events and schedules with this engaging lesson! They practise future forms and phrases to discuss plans, watch a video where friends try to arrange a meeting and role-play scenarios.
