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Standard Lesson 60 min
The art of networking (reported speech)
Business GrammarExplore networking vocabulary with this ESL lesson on reported speech! Students practise reported speech in different situations, watch a video on networking tips and role-play networking scenarios.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Low-cost businesses
BusinessEngage in talking about low-cost businesses! Students read about low-cost brands, watch a video excerpt about a fast-fashion company and share opinions. They can also do an extra vocabulary task to review useful phrases.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Noise pollution
Global IssuesShare experiences and opinions with this ESL lesson on noise pollution! Students read short texts about noisy places, practise verbs for sounds and watch a video clip about noise pollution. They also discuss noise regulation strategies.
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.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Understanding logistics
BusinessPractise key logistics vocabulary with this lesson! Students talk about logistics systems, share their experiences and role-play a staff meeting to solve logistical problems. They also discuss corporate transparency.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
The unemployment club
BusinessEngage in talking about unemployment! Students discuss a business of providing fake employment, do a role-play and watch a video on the market for fake jobs. They can also do an extra task to review useful vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Life after work
GeneralTalk about how to stay happy as a retired person! In this ESL lesson on retirement, students practise vocabulary for discussing this chapter of life, watch a video clip about the topic and share experiences and opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Corporations and taxes
BusinessTalk about global tax reform with this ESL lesson on corporate taxation! Students practise useful phrases for power dynamics, watch a video about tax havens and work with headlines and news stories.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Seeking justice
Global IssuesTalk about the justice system with this lesson! Students practise crime and punishment vocabulary, tell crime stories and share their opinions. They also read about crime incidents and explore word stress.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
How we treat animals
Global IssuesDiscuss animals’ roles in human life with this ESL lesson on animal treatment! Students read and talk about the mass use of animals, watch a video about retired hens and do an extra vocabulary task to review useful phrases.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What’s your favourite drink?
GeneralGet students talking about drinks and recipes with this lesson! They practise useful vocabulary and watch a video showing how to make a drink. Students also create their own drink and present it to others.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Practising prepositions of place
GrammarGet students practising prepositions of place with this worksheet! They revise vocabulary for common things around the house, explore prepositions in various contexts and discuss where objects are.
Standard Lesson 60 min
A better airport experience
Business TechnologyTalk about logistics, problems and solutions with this advanced lesson on airports! Students practise vocabulary for airport operations, watch a video about an alternative passenger transfer method and role-play airport scenarios.
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.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Guess the body part
GeneralDiscuss how we use parts of the body with this ESL lesson! Students listen to conversations about accidents and pain, work in pairs and play a guessing game.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Bridging the generational divide
BusinessTalk about age and work with this ESL lesson on ageism! Students practise expressions for workplace attitudes and experiences, watch a video excerpt on different generations and discuss age stereotypes.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Will AI take your job?
Business TechnologyEngage students in discussing AI and jobs! In this lesson, they practise key phrases for impact and change, watch a video on how AI is changing jobs and debate AI replacing professions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
What are you afraid of?
GeneralThis speaking lesson on fears lets students talk about what they’re scared of. They discuss ways of overcoming common fears and watch a video about fear of the dark. Students can review useful vocabulary with an extra task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
University degrees and the job market
Global IssuesGet students talking about university degrees and job market challenges! They practise phrases for benefits, drawbacks and outcomes, watch a video on why graduates struggle to find work and share their opinions and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
They’re wearing… (talking about people in photos)
GeneralPractise ‘wear’, ‘carry’ and ‘hold’ while describing people in photos with this lesson! Students revise clothing vocabulary and watch an ad. They also work in pairs and play a fun game.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Types of companies
BusinessHelp students learn vocabulary for types of companies! They explore business paths, discuss experiences and share their opinions. They also play a guessing game in pairs and read about changes in companies.
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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
A message in a bottle (Past Simple)
General GrammarTalk about messages in bottles with this ESL lesson on Past Simple! Students analyse and practise Past Simple forms, watch a video about a message-in-a-bottle discovery and write their own message in a bottle.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Is AI getting less sloppy?
TechnologyEngage students in discussing AI-generated content! Students practise words for talking about AI use, watch a video on AI-generated news clips and reflect on ways to address the negative effects of generative AI.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What’s the deal with flags?
Global IssuesDiscuss patriotism and national identity with this advanced lesson on flags! Students practise useful vocabulary for debates, watch a video on why the UK flag divides opinions and practise expressing opposing views.
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.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
Symptoms and medical treatment
GeneralGet students discussing health issues and symptoms! They practise vocabulary for medical care, role-play doctor-patient dialogues and listen to a conversation. They also share experiences and opinions.
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
When you feel stuck at your job
BusinessGet students talking about work satisfaction! They share their thoughts on attitudes to work, watch a video about career stagnation and share experiences. Students can also practise vocabulary with an extra task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Signed, sealed and delivered
Business TechnologyGet students talking about delivery with this advanced lesson! They practise useful vocabulary, watch a video about a delivery robot and role-play situations involving delivery issues.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The (over)use of AI
Business TechnologyGet your students talking about AI hype with this lesson. They discuss AI’s impact on jobs and layoffs, watch a video about AI washing and practise useful phrases. Students share their opinions and experiences.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
All around town
GeneralPractise vocabulary for places in town with this lesson! Students talk about where they live, give opinions and share experiences. They explore the names of places and work on pronunciation.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
When ads get personal
Business TechnologyTalk about ads with this ESL lesson on targeted advertising! Students share opinions and experiences, read about marketing concepts and watch a video on AI in dog adoption campaigns. They also review useful collocations in an extra task.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Approved or denied? Talking about visas
Global IssuesExplore vocabulary for visa applications with this lesson! Get students discussing visa requirements, watch a video on how to get a work visa and read about recent visa laws from different countries.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Let’s have a party! (going to)
General GrammarStudents discuss parties in this ESL lesson on be going to. They practise be going to to talk about the future, practise phrases for preparing the house for guests and imagine planning a party.
