ESL lesson on ancient myths
C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 60 min

The wisdom of myths

General

Students talk about mythology with this engaging lesson! They discuss the impact of myths, work with idioms and share their opinions. Students also speak about mythological characters and watch part of a podcast on why myths matter.

talking about hotels
A1 / Elementary | A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

At a hotel

General

Talk about hotel situations with this lesson! Students practise hotel-related vocabulary, watch a short video on a hotel stay and share their own experiences. They also work in pairs and role-play hotel scenarios.

describing trends in data
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Describing trends in data

Business

Talk about trends in data with this lesson! Students practise vocabulary for describing graphs, watch a video on the sales of mobile phones and discuss data analysis. They also talk about future trends in smartphones and operating systems.

ESL lesson on rejection
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Learning to cope with rejection

General

Talk about rejection with this lesson! Students discuss ways to handle it, watch part of a podcast on ‘rejection therapy’ and share their opinions. They can also do an extra vocabulary activity.

expressing past ability and obligation
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

That’s how it was (past ability and obligation)

General Grammar

Talk about life a century ago! In this engaging lesson, students explore phrases for past ability and obligation, read about old professions and discuss the pros and cons of life in the past.

advanced lesson on phrasal verbs
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Mastering phrasal verbs

Business General

Students practise advanced phrasal verbs with this lesson! They engage in interesting discussions about workplace interactions, challenges, and negotiations. They also talk about various situations and watch a short comedic video.

talking about accommodation
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Stay or skip? Talking about accommodation

Lifestyle

Discuss accommodation and travel experiences with this lesson! Students practise adjectives, watch a video about an Airbnb feature and share their perspectives. They also read and write reviews of different accommodation.

talking about the job market
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Are they really hiring?

Business

Talk about the job market and employment opportunities with this lesson! Students watch a video on fake job listings, analyze a job posting and discuss tips for job seekers. They can also do an optional vocabulary activity.

advanced conditional structures
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Nature vs nurture (conditional structures)

General Grammar

Discuss nature vs. nurture with this engaging lesson! Students explore twin research, review advanced conditional structures and debate how genetics shape our lives. They also watch a video on twin research.

beginner lesson on homes
A1 / Elementary | A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

This is my home

Lifestyle

Engage students in discussing homes with this beginner lesson! Students talk about their homes, watch a video about a small flat and practise pronunciation skills. They also share their perspectives and opinions.

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Our food choices

Global Issues Lifestyle

Talk about food quality and choices with this advanced lesson! Students practise advanced vocabulary for discussing food, watch a video on lab-grown meat and share their preferences, habits and opinions.

talking about bucket lists
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

What would you put on your bucket list?

Lifestyle

Engage in talking about bucket lists with this lesson! Students discuss goals and ambitions, watch a video about a traveller visiting multiple places in a week and talk about their thoughts and experiences.

ESL lesson on train rides
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Fancy a train ride?

General

Talk about train rides with this lesson! Students practise train-related vocabulary, watch part of a video about train travel and discuss their preferences and experiences. They also explore phrases to buy tickets and work in pairs.

Present Simple activities
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Present Simple activities

Grammar

Practise the Present Simple with this worksheet! Students review the use of the verb ‘to be’, describe pictures and listen to recordings of people talking about themselves. They also work with positive and negative statements and questions.

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.

beginner lesson on body parts
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Parts of the body

General

Teach vocabulary for body parts with this lesson! Students discuss various activities in connection with body parts, watch two animation videos and describe the characters. They also explore different actions and discuss personal habits.

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