vocabulary for discussing geopolitical issues
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Geopolitical landscape

Global Issues

With this lesson, students discuss global power dynamics! They practise vocabulary for discussing geopolitical issues, watch a video about rare earth elements and talk about countries’ geopolitical standing and global challenges.

first lesson for A1
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What’s your name? (first lesson for A1 students)

General

Get to know your elementary students with this first lesson for A1 English learners! Students learn words for understanding classroom instructions, listen to recordings, and practise basic dialogues. They practise spelling, answer questions, and do some ‘true or false’ exercises.

ESL lesson on past tenses
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Life-saving technology

Grammar Technology

Explore and practise past tenses with this lesson! Students talk about the use of tech in emergencies, use past tenses in different situations and watch a video of people sharing times they used tech in dangerous situations.

speaking lesson on Thanksgiving
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Challenging historical narratives

General

In this speaking lesson on Thanksgiving, students think about the history of the celebration and its modern-day customs. They watch a video featuring Native Americans’ feelings about the holiday and have a broader discussion about challenging dominant historical narratives.

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

there is and there are exercises
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Welcome to my workspace!

General Grammar

Students practise talking about their workspace with ‘there is’ and ‘there are’ exercises. They learn vocabulary for common workspace items and work with prepositions ‘on’, ‘in’’, and ‘next to’. They also watch some short videos of different workspaces.

collocations to describe appearance
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Does anyone else look like you?

General

With this lesson, students talk about facial features! They practise collocations to describe appearance, watch a video on the concept of doppelgängers and discuss people who look alike.

speaking lesson on guilt
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Should I feel bad about it?

General

In this speaking lesson on guilt, students discuss guilty pleasures and varied opinions on the emotion. They also watch and discuss a video about ‘vacation guilt’. Students have an optional vocabulary activity with expressions related to guilt.

making and accepting apology
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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My bad! (making and accepting apologies)

Business General

With this lesson, students discuss experiences and ways to apologize! They listen to a recording of people talking about work mistakes and practise phrases to apologize, promise solutions and accept apologies.

esl lesson on numbers
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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I’ve got eleven cups!

General Grammar

Students talk numbers in this lesson! They learn how to speak about quantities and discuss numbers 1-99. They look at units of time and practise using ‘have got’ to talk about common objects they have or don’t have.

advanced expressions for complaining
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Quit your bellyaching!

General

With this lesson, students talk all about complaining! They discuss the benefits, practicalities, and downsides of the behaviour, and learn lots of advanced vocabulary. They also watch a video about ‘chronic complainers’ and discuss the concept in more detail.

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
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Cleaning up the space mess

Global Issues Technology

Talk about space junk with this lesson! Students read and discuss an article about space debris, learn useful phrases and practise argumentative skills by doing a role-play activity. Students also discuss facts and opinions on space debris.

vocabulary for going to the doctor’s
B1 / Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min
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The doctor will see you now

General

Students go to the doctor’s with this lesson! They learn functional vocabulary and watch an advice video about how to make the most from your doctor’s visit. They work with vocabulary to answer questions, describe ailments, and do a roleplay.

beginner clothing vocabulary
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Dress or jeans: clothes we wear

General

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
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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
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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
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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.

weather vocabulary for beginners
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What’s the weather like?

General

Students learn weather vocabulary for beginners! They match descriptions with pictures, watch a video, and talk about weather preferences. They learn how to talk about everyday weather, discuss the different seasons, and describe local climates.

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