lesson about the film industry
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The future of the film industry

General Technology

In 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.

talking about hypothetical situations
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What if cars could fly? (hypothetical situations)

Grammar Technology

In this lesson students get a lot of practice with two videos and speaking tasks designed to help them master the use of Second Conditional.

ESL lesson about ChatGPT
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 75 min
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ChatGPT – a blessing or a curse?

General Technology

In this ESL lesson about ChatGPT, students watch a video about schools banning this AI solution. They also learn vocabulary related to cheating and discuss different applications of ChatGPT.

rules and laws vocabulary
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Regulating big tech

Business Technology

This lesson on regulation and technology focuses on rules and laws vocabulary. The lesson features a video about a law and a discussion on regulating big companies and different technologies.

describing images
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 75 min
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Have you met the new Dalí?

Technology

In this lesson students watch two videos about AI image generators, learn some advanced vocabulary for describing images, and do some speaking practice.  

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Our new friends and teachers

Technology

In this ESL lesson, students practise talking about technology. They also watch two videos about a robot companion for kids, learn vocabulary related to the topic, and write short comments about the video. 

expressions to talk about trends
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 75 min
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It’s so hot right now!

Business Technology

In this lesson students learn expressions to talk about trends and watch a video about one of new buzzwords, i.e. NFTs.

synonyms of the word important
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min
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Do we need each other? (synonyms of the word important)

Global Issues Technology

In this lesson students engage in a discussion about human relationships. They discover synonyms of the word important, watch a video and reflect on the future of face-to-face interaction. 

vocabulary for expressing advantages and disadvantages
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min
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The next big thing after smartphones

Technology

With this lesson plan, students will watch an interesting video about microchipping, learn vocabulary for expressing advantages and disadvantages and discuss the technology that might replace smartphones.

health and wellness lesson plan
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Do health and wellness apps really work?

Technology

This health and wellness lesson plan focuses on a discussion about health‐related issues and applications offered by employers in the workplace.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 30 min
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Top 10 Internet slang words you need to know

Technology

This lesson deals with Internet slang words (such as facepalm or FOMO) that are commonly used nowadays and your students should know them.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Filter bubbles (Internet vocabulary)

Technology

Teach your students some Internet language, introduce them to the concept of filter bubbles through our interactive video and engage them in a discussion!

sport-related language
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 45 min
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Is e-sport a sport?

Lifestyle Technology

This worksheet goes deeper into the world of video games, makes students explore esports and study some sport-related language.

worksheet about artificial intelligence
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 30 min
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Will AI create millions of jobs?

Technology

This worksheet about artificial intelligence consists of tasks built around an article and jobs that it will create rather than destroy.

word formation
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 75 min
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Artificial Intelligence in your everyday life (word formation)

Technology

In this lesson plan, your students will learn how AI technology is being used in our everyday lives and do word formation tasks focused on using suffixes.

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Your online life is permanent

Technology

ESL video lesson plan for B1students that focuses on privacy online and how what we do on the internet leaves a permanent trace.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Will we lose our jobs to machines?

Technology

This lesson focuses on the future of work and whether robots will take our jobs or not. Watch a TED Talk with your students and have a debate!

expressing likelihood
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Trends and fads: they come and go

Business Technology

Teach the difference between a trend and a fad and discuss how they affect business. Your students will also learn advanced phrases for expressing likelihood.

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