Category: Lifestyle
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Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
It’s just a hobby
LifestyleEngage students in discussing hobbies! In this lesson, they practise key vocabulary for debating pastimes, watch a video about productivity-focused hobbies and talk about different hobby trends.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Being a mum, being a dad
LifestyleGet students talking about parenting with this lesson! They practise key verbs for discussing care and support, watch an ad where children turn to their mums for help and work with the pronunciation of the target vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Viral theories
LifestyleGet students talking about theories! They watch a video excerpt about a social media phenomenon, debate the nature and credibility of claims and formulate original theories. Students can also do an extra vocabulary task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Chores in the house
LifestyleGet students talking about housework with this ESL lesson on chores! They share their thoughts, practise key vocabulary and explore housework through video and audio. They also role-play chore negotiations with a flatmate.
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How social media is changing
Lifestyle TechnologyEngage in discussing social media with this advanced lesson! Students practise useful vocabulary, watch part of a video about changes in digital platforms and talk about the risks of social media.
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
My family and their things
LifestyleGet students practising possessives for beginners! In this lesson, they discuss common objects, talk about family and practise reading comprehension skills through short texts. Students also identify and describe people in photos.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Problems in modern cities
Global Issues LifestyleTalk about urban life and its challenges in this speaking lesson on big cities! Students share their viewpoints, watch a video about the world’s largest city and discuss future city problems. They also read about urban planning projects.
2 lessons
Where are you going for your next holiday?
LifestyleIntroduce collocations to talk about activities in cities! This set also helps students practise dealing with problems on holidays in English.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Adding more play to your life
LifestyleGet students talking about play with this Speaking class! They reflect on ways to unwind, listen to a podcast excerpt on the benefits of play for adults and share their views. Students can also do an extra vocabulary task.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
What payment methods do you accept?
Business LifestyleEncourage students to read and talk about payment methods! In this lesson, they share thoughts on cash and digital transactions, practise key payment vocabulary and reflect on changes in payment habits.
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.
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Big cities, big plans
LifestyleTalk about capitals with this ESL lesson on big cities! Students share the pros and cons of large cities, express their preferences and practise phrases for city activities. They also watch a funny ad about Oslo.
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
I’d like to change something (verb patterns)
Grammar LifestyleDiscuss life changes with this lesson! Students practise verb patterns, watch a video about a man making a life change and read short texts about people’s changes. They also share their opinions and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do you stick to your resolutions?
LifestyleTalk about resolutions and how to stick to goals! Students practise phrasal verbs related to achieving goals, watch a video on tips to keep New Year’s resolutions and offer advice for overcoming personal challenges.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Deinfluencing Christmas
LifestyleTalk about gift-giving with this ESL lesson on Christmas consumerism! Students practise useful phrases and watch part of a video about giving up giving presents at Christmas. They also share their experiences and opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
It’s Christmas time!
LifestyleGet students talking about Christmas time with this lesson! They discuss Christmas traditions, watch a video about decorations for the holidays and practise useful collocations. They also play a guessing game.
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.
