ESL lesson on physical media
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

The return of physical media

Lifestyle Technology

Talk about physical media with this lesson! Students discuss experiences of using tangible media, practise useful vocabulary for discussing the topic and share their opinions. They also watch a video on physical media.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 45 min

Decluttering: a tedious task or a healthy habit?

Lifestyle

Encourage students to read an article on decluttering! Students discuss consumption habits, practise vocabulary related to decluttering and talk about their homes. They also share their experiences of consumption and decluttering.

vocabulary for discussing films
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min

The film genre I can’t stand is…

General Lifestyle

Talk about films with this lesson! Students learn vocabulary for discussing films, explore a video about sci-fi and share their opinions and preferences. They also recommend something new for people to watch.

talking about places to live
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Where would you rather live?

Lifestyle

Students discuss places to live and visit with this lesson! They watch a video about living in San Diego, practise the structure ‘would rather’ and work in pairs. Students can also do an optional vocabulary activity where they review adjectives.

A1 lesson on rooms in a house
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

My favourite room

General Lifestyle

Talk about rooms in a house with this lesson! Students learn the names of rooms, practise adjectives to describe them and share personal preferences. They also watch a video of a flat tour and practise the structures with ‘would like’.

speaking lesson on clothes
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Less is more: minimalist wardrobe

Lifestyle

Students discuss minimalist wardrobes! They watch a video and talk about reasons and rules for maintaining such a wardrobe, as well as talking about their personal style. Students say what they’d wear in different situations and do a role-play about packing for a trip.

lesson on like/love/hate + ing
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

We love travelling!

Grammar Lifestyle

Talk about holiday likes and dislikes with this lesson! Students work on vocabulary about holiday activities, practise like/love/hate + ing and explore spelling rules to create gerunds. They also watch a video about a family who travels in a campervan!

discussing online experts
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Trust me, I’m an expert

Lifestyle Technology

Discuss how to choose expert advice with this lesson! Students revise vocabulary for discussing expertise, talk about the risks of following self-proclaimed experts and share opinions on seeking guidance. They also watch and discuss a video on financial advice.

A1 / Elementary
2 lessons

Where I live: places and transportation

General Lifestyle

With this set, students learn the vocabulary to talk about their neighbourhood, as well as describe different places and talk about transportation.

beginner lesson on transport
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Do you often take the bus to work?

General Lifestyle

With this lesson, students talk about ways of getting around! They discuss different transport, practise transport-related vocabulary and watch a video about Luxembourg public transportation. They also explore adjectives and revise frequency adverbs!

vocabulary for discussing relationships
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Spotting the flags

Lifestyle

Engage in discussing behaviours in relationships with this lesson! Students practise vocabulary for discussing relationships and watch a video about red, green and beige flags. They also share their opinions on relationship flags and their impact.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
3 lessons

My house, my home

General Grammar Lifestyle

Students learn how to talk about homes and describe the rooms. They also practice grammar while discussing topics related to renting flats.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
2 lessons

Using Present Perfect and Past Simple

Grammar Lifestyle

Students learn the differences between Present Perfect and Past Simple while doing various activities and discussing interesting topics.

ESL lesson on places in a town
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

In my neighbourhood

General Lifestyle

Students talk about neighbourhoods! They learn words for common places in a neighbourhood, and learn adjectives for people and places. They work with maps, listen to a recording, and watch a video. They also do a ‘this or that’ activity.

talking about digital parenting
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Digital parenting

Lifestyle Technology

Engage in talking about digital parenting with this lesson! Students practise phrases to express opinions, watch a video about digital parenting and discuss how to manage children’s online behaviour.

vocabulary related to agriculture
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Holistic agriculture: forest gardens

Global Issues Lifestyle

Engage students in discussing sustainable agriculture and landscapes! They practise vocabulary related to agriculture and watch a video about forest gardens. Students also discover the concept of permaculture and discuss real-life projects.

speaking lesson on walking
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

The joy of walking

Lifestyle

Join in discussing the effects of walking with this lesson! Students share opinions, watch a video about the benefits of walking and review useful vocabulary. They also recommend ideas to a friend who wants to be healthier and discuss quotes related to personal journeys.

talking about style and clothing
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Your style, your story

General Lifestyle

Talk about style with this lesson! Students discuss clothing choices, practise vocabulary on clothing and watch an ad for a fashion brand. They also share their personal clothing preferences and work on mind maps.

beginner clothing vocabulary
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Dress or jeans: clothes we wear

General Lifestyle

Students talk about clothing in this lesson! They learn clothing vocabulary and look at pictures of different clothing items. They talk about dressing appropriately for events and climates and practise listening skills with videos and recordings.

ESL lesson on coaching and mentoring
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Coaching and mentoring

Business Lifestyle

Dive into the realm of coaching and mentoring! Students practise phrases about personal development, watch a video about a coaching session and share opinions. They also read about a coaching tool and reflect on their goals.

ESL lesson on hobbies
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Hobbies: more than just free time

Lifestyle

Engage in talking about hobbies from different perspectives! With this lesson, students share their thoughts and experiences related to pastimes, explore useful phrases and watch two short videos on hobbies. They also play a guessing game!

vocabulary for extreme environments
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

An unusual place to live

Lifestyle

This lesson invites students to talk about unusual places around the world! They practise vocabulary for extreme environments, watch a video about living underground and share their perspectives on the effects of living under extreme conditions.

practise present simple questions
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

What time do you…? (Present Simple questions)

Grammar Lifestyle

Students talk about their habits and schedules! They learn how to talk about time, explore time expressions, and practise Present Simple questions. They also practise listening skills by watching videos of people talking about their bedtimes.

present simple negative
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Healthy lifestyle (Present Simple negative)

Grammar Lifestyle

Students practise Present Simple negative by talking about healthy lifestyles! They share some personal habits, as well as those of their friends and families. They also watch a video about different lifestyles and describe pictures.

adverbs of frequency
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

My morning routine (adverbs of frequency)

Grammar Lifestyle

Students discuss morning routines in this lesson. They learn useful collocations and practise speaking about what they do every morning. They explore adverbs of frequency and talk about morning habits around the world.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min

Gen Z’s penchant for sad music

General Lifestyle

Students read and discuss an article about Gen Z’s preference for sad music and learn vocabulary for describing sad music and listener behaviour. They also talk about changes in music trends, analyse comments, and share opinions on the topic.

speaking lesson on tattoos
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

How about a tattoo?

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students talk about tattoos! They watch a video about tattoo tourism, share opinions and revise collocations with the word ‘tattoo’. They also discuss workplace discrimination against people with tattoos.

B1 / Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min

Ordering groceries online

Lifestyle

With this lesson plan about shopping, students discuss the pros and cons of ordering groceries online! They discuss consumer preferences and look at some niche online grocery stores. They do a ‘this or that’ exercise and learn useful vocabulary.

talk about photos
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

A trip down memory lane…

Lifestyle

Students talk about photos, work with some vocabulary, and watch and discuss a video about photo preservation. They also think about how photo-taking has changed over the years and share what they do with their photos.

discuss modern dating
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Let’s go on a date!

General Lifestyle

Students discuss different types of dating, how it has changed over the years, and brainstorm hypothetical dating scenarios. They explore opinions, learn vocabulary, and watch and discuss a video about speed dating.

ESL lesson on parenting
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Mommunes

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students talk about family structures and shared parenting. They explore vocabulary to talk about parenting and watch a video about single mothers and children who share households.

talk about relaxation techniques
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

The power of breathing

General Lifestyle

With this lesson, students discuss stress-relief ideas, practise phrases to talk about relaxation techniques and watch a video on the box breathing exercise.

sharing experiences using Present Perfect and Past Simple
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Sharing experiences (Present Perfect and Past Simple)

Grammar Lifestyle

With this lesson, students discuss the topics people talk about when they first meet. They also practise Present Perfect and Past Simple, watch a video about people who have just met and do a role play activity.

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Food is more than just fuel

General Lifestyle

With this lesson, students discuss the impact of food on health. They practise vocabulary on nutrition, watch an informative video about the effects of foods on sleep and talk about specific food labels and food philosophies.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Let’s go around the world

General Lifestyle

In the first lesson, students talk about travelling in general. As a second lesson, choose Lesson 2A to practise collocations; choose Lesson 2B to compare countries; or choose Lesson 2C to practise language useful when travelling by plane.

speaking about travel preparation
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Are you ready to go?

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students discuss travel preparation, watch a video about tips on packing and talk about potential challenges when travelling. You can also do a vocabulary activity to revise vocabulary related to the topic.

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