vocabulary for doing repairs
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Can you fix this?

General

Talk about fixing things with this lesson! Students practise vocabulary for doing repairs, watch a video segment about fixing an object and discuss how to solve common household problems. They also read about approaches to repairing things. 

used to and would
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Back in the day… (used to vs would)

General Grammar

Practise the use of used to and would with this lesson! Students talk about their childhood and past times, watch a video about people’s memories and discuss life changes by sharing personal stories.

discussing social media
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

How social media content affects us

Technology

Engage students in discussing social media! With this lesson, they practise vocabulary related to social networks, watch a video about a viral TikTok moment and talk about social media habits. Students also read and discuss social media stories.

ESL lesson on customer service
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

I can definitely help you with that!

Business

Practise polite phrases for dealing with customers! Students talk about customer service problems, watch a video on poor and great service and create dialogues with customer service professionals.

different uses of ‘like’
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

What’s she like? (different uses of ‘like’)

General

Teach different uses of ‘like’ with this lesson! Students discuss looks, personality and preferences and talk about themselves and people they know. They also ask and answer questions using ‘like’ in personal conversations.

basic animal vocabulary
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

It’s vital that a leader be…

Business Grammar

Engage students in talking about open communication at work. They learn useful phrases related to communication, practise the subjunctive and watch a video about vulnerability at work.

irregular verbs for beginners
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Celebrities helping people (Past Simple irregular verbs)

Grammar Lifestyle

Explore stories of famous people helping others! With this lesson, students watch a video about an actor who saves a woman, practise Past Simple and focus on irregular verbs. They also ask and answer questions about various past events.

ESL lesson on giving instructions
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Clicking the right button (giving instructions)

Technology

Teach students to give instructions with this lesson! Students discuss their experience with technology, watch a video with instructions and practise email collocations. They also learn interface vocabulary and screen position phrases. 

advanced lesson on idioms
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Mastering idioms

General

Practise idioms for various situations with this worksheet! Students watch short film clips, talk about experiences and share opinions. They also play a fun game to review and reinforce the target idioms from the worksheet.

ESL lesson about tech problems
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Tech pet peeves

Technology

Discuss real-life tech frustrations with this lesson! Students check UK phone statistics, watch a video on tech pet peeves and practise vocabulary for tech problems. They also share their opinions and experiences. 

passive voice practice
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Passive voice practice

Grammar

This lesson provides tons of passive voice practice! Students describe processes, talk about news reports and discuss facts about the world. They also explore customer support and work with rules and sign messages.

ESL lesson on Past Perfect
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Pieces of the past (Past Perfect)

General Grammar

In this ESL lesson on Past Perfect, students talk about memories and time capsules! They also watch a video about a 63-year-old lost purse and learn and practise using Past Perfect with Past Simple.

beginner lesson on foods and drinks
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Good food for good mood

Lifestyle

Talk about food choices and tastes with this lesson! Students read a text about someone’s eating habits, practise vocabulary for discussing meals and share their food preferences.

vocabulary for discussing marketing
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Viral marketing

Business

Step into the world of accidental and viral marketing! Students discuss market success, practise vocabulary and watch a video on a product’s viral success. They also talk about the journey of products, brands and trends.

ESL lesson on laws and precedents
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Revisiting laws and precedents

General

Explore laws with this lesson! Students watch a video and listen to a recording related to laws and judicial precedents, practise verbs for discussing legal systems and discuss landmark cases.

ESL lesson on comparatives
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Is it easier than English? (comparatives)

General Grammar

Explore comparison rules with this lesson! Students study adjectives, share opinions and listen to a recording where people make comparisons. They also work in pairs, comparing things and people.

make and take phrases
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Making the right decision

General

Discuss making decisions with this lesson! Students share their perspectives, watch a video on ways to make better choices and practise ‘make’ and ‘take’ phrases. They also do a quiz about their decision-making.

lesson on making plans
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Are we still on for Tuesday? (making plans)

Lifestyle

Students talk about plans, events and schedules with this engaging lesson! They practise future forms and phrases to discuss plans, watch a video where friends try to arrange a meeting and role-play scenarios.

practise passive forms
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Preventing identity theft (passive voice)

Grammar Technology

Practise passive forms with this lesson on identity theft! Students discuss online protection and share opinions about online safety. They also watch a video about identity theft and read texts on how technology impacts digital crime.

advanced lesson on humour
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

It’s seriously funny!

General

Have fun talking about humour! Students practise rhetorical devices, watch a humorous description of a typical London day and discuss what makes jokes funny. They also talk about their day in a humorous way.

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

My friend works as a…

Business

Engage students in talking about professions with this lesson! They practise vocabulary about jobs, workplaces and work tasks. Students also watch two fun videos and discuss job preferences.

talking about friendships
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Different flavours of friends

General

Discuss friendships with this lesson! Students practise phrases to talk about friendships, watch a video on how some friendships last and work with expressions for generalisation. They also share their experiences and express their preferences in social interactions.

talking about multitasking
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Can you multitask?

Business General

Talk about multitasking with this advanced lesson! Students practise vocabulary to discuss the topic, watch a video on multitasking and our brains and share their opinions. They also discuss inattention blindness and read a short text.

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. They also talk about future trends in smartphones and operating systems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

vocabulary for discussing architecture
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Architecture: less is more or ‘less is bore’?

General

Explore the realm of modern architecture with this lesson! Students practise architecture-related vocabulary, share their opinions on notable buildings and watch a video on modern architecture. Students also discuss ‘architectural myopia’.

phrases to make excuses
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Excuses, excuses!

General

Practise common ways to make excuses with this lesson! Students discuss common reasons for making excuses, watch a short video about the best excuses for being late and work in pairs making and responding to excuses.

lesson on was and were for beginners
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

Were your school days fun?

General Grammar

Practise the past forms of to be with this lesson for beginners! Students discuss subjects people learn at school and watch a video where people mention their favourite subjects. They also ask and answer questions about their past.

advanced vocabulary for discussing efficiency
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

The efficiency dilemma

Business Global Issues

Explore efficiency from different perspectives! Students learn advanced vocabulary for discussing efficiency, watch a video about the Jevons Paradox and share their opinions. They also brainstorm ways to address efficiency-related concepts.

A1 lesson on rooms in a house
A1 / Elementary
Standard Lesson 60 min

My favourite room

General Lifestyle

Talk about rooms in a house with this lesson! Students learn the names of rooms, practise adjectives to describe them and share personal preferences. They also watch a video of a flat tour and practise the structures with ‘would like’.

advanced lesson on event management
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Event management

Business General

Talk about event management and share experiences with this lesson! Students practise event management phrases, watch a video about making events memorable and discuss how they would plan and manage a successful event.

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