esl lesson on contracts
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The undersigned hereby agrees to…

Business General

Students talk about contracts! They learn vocabulary, share opinions and experiences, and watch a video in which a lawyer turns everyday language into legalese. They also draft sections of a ‘classroom contract’.

B1 / Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
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Real-life superheroes

Global Issues

Students discuss an article about real-life superheroes with this lesson! They talk about differing opinions on the idea, think about acts of kindness, and learn vocabulary. They consider different real-life superhero activities and look at real examples.

talk about supernatural phenomena
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Do you believe in ghosts?

General

Engage in talking about supernatural phenomena! With this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to mysterious and supernatural events, watch a video on why people claim to see ghosts and discuss their beliefs. They also play a quest game!

practise present simple questions
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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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.

functional language for hotel situations
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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I’m calling to change my reservation (functional language)

General

Students talk about hotel situations, practise functional language for hotel interactions and watch a video about welcoming a guest to an Airbnb flat. They also do a role-play using target vocabulary.

speaking lesson on work relationships
C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Work relationships: bridges and boundaries

Business

Engage in talking about work relationships with this lesson! Students review vocabulary, talk about the impact of certain workplace practices and watch a video on reasons to be yourself at work.

esl lesson on meeting facilitation
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Can you weigh in on this?

Business

Students learn functional vocabulary for meeting facilitation and share relevant experiences, approaches, and opinions. They discuss the facilitator role and learn facilitation techniques. They also watch a video and do a roleplay.

present simple negative
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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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.

adjective order
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Things we use every day

General

With this lesson, students explore and use adjectives in the correct order! They watch a video of everyday objects in super macro, discuss personal objects and talk about objects with different characteristics.

ESL lesson about animal abilities
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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How smart are animals?

General

Students discuss animal abilities with this lesson! They talk about differing opinions on animal intelligence, learn about animal skills and hear some fascinating animal stories. They watch a video, think about an animal’s point of view, and discuss lots of questions.

some and any exercises
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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For breakfast, I have…

General Grammar

In this lesson, students practise vocabulary on breakfast foods. They discuss a video about breakfasts around the world and listen to a recording. They also practise articles and do ‘some’ and ‘any’ exercises.

A1 food lesson plan
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What’s your favourite food?

General Grammar

In this lesson, students learn and practise food vocabulary for beginners! They discuss videos and recordings about food preferences and eating habits. They discuss their favourite food and practise countable and uncountable nouns

Present Simple affirmative
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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A day in the life (Present Simple affirmative)

General Grammar

In this lesson, students learn daily routine vocabulary and practise Present Simple affirmative verbs with he, she, it. They describe pictures, read short texts, watch a video and talk about their and their partner’s day.

adverbs of frequency
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min
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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.

Past Simple activities
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Past Simple activities

Grammar

Review Past Simple with this lesson! Students practise the pronunciation of verb endings in the past, work on the verb ‘be’ in the past and revise regular and irregular verbs. They play a guessing game and complete short stories using the past form of verbs.

sustainability in the hospitality industry
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Sustainable stays: eco-friendly hotels

Business Global Issues

Students discuss waste and sustainability in the hospitality industry! They watch and discuss a video about an organisation that recycles half-used hotel soaps, learn useful vocabulary, and read and discuss a text about an imaginary hotel.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
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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.

describe people’s appearance
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min
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What do they look like?

General

With this lesson, students practise vocabulary to talk about people’s physical appearance. They watch a video on women’s self-image, explore filler words and debate self-image and beauty standards. They also practise body parts vocabulary.

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