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’.

speaking about art and activism
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Artivism

General

Share opinions on art and activism with this lesson! Students watch a video on an art exhibition, explore examples of artivism and talk about different kinds of art. They can also do an optional vocabulary activity to review useful phrases!

speaking lesson on tattoos
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

How about a tattoo?

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students talk about tattoos! They watch a video about tattoo tourism, share opinions and revise collocations with the word ‘tattoo’. They also discuss workplace discrimination against people with tattoos.

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

Beauty in the broken (life philosophies)

General

Explore philosophy with this lesson! Students discuss the idea of imperfection, watch a video about Kintsugi and practise advanced vocabulary. They also talk about their experiences and other philosophies around the world.

advanced adjectives to talk about art
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Art that refuses to settle

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students practise advanced adjectives to talk about art, discuss art’s purpose and analyze art pieces. They also watch a video on performance art and discuss its impact and their personal experiences.

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Web design trends

General Technology

This practical but creative lesson about web design allows students to learn and practise design terms as well as more sophisticated language. Students watch a video, discuss web design trends and describe modern websites and applications.

talking about art
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Inclusivity in the art world

General Global Issues

This Speaking Class lesson lets students talk about art, inclusivity, and diversity through a variety of activities. Students watch and discuss a video, read a short text, answer questions, and brainstorm ideas. 

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Would you ever renovate a house?

Lifestyle

In this ESL lesson about houses and renovation, students learn some useful vocabulary related to the topic, watch a video and talk about house renovations. 

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

How do you feel about…? (expressing opinions)

General

In this lesson, students learn beginner phrases for expressing opinions and asking about opinions. They practise the functional language in writing and in speech. 

ESL lesson about photography
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

The art of making memories tangible

General

In this ESL lesson about photography, students watch an interview with a photographer, learn and practise vocabulary related to photography and have a lot of speaking practice. 

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min

Video games as an art form

General Technology

In this lesson, students discuss the idea that video games should be considered an art form. They also learn and practise some useful vocabulary. 

lesson about London
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Is it really mission impossible?

General Lifestyle

In this lesson about London students talk about the city, its art and other things it is famous for. Students also learn some phrases, watch a video, have a discussion and do a creative task. 

adjectives to describe art
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Visiting the art capital

Lifestyle

This lesson plan is all about New York. Students will discuss some quotes about New York, watch a video about art in this city and learn adjectives to describe art.

phrases for saying something is not true
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

There is a lot of work behind the scenes

Lifestyle

In this lesson students talk about occupational stereotypes, learn phrases for saying something is not true, and watch a video about being an artist. 

advanced synonyms for make
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Will your future clothes be made like this?

Lifestyle Technology

In this lesson students practise their listening skills while watching a video about 3D printed clothes. They also work with advanced synonyms for make and discuss the implications of 3D printing technology.

art lesson plan
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Is art easy to define?

Lifestyle

With this art lesson plan students learn and put into practice expressions that can be used to talk about art. They also watch a video, paraphrase and share personal opinions on art.

vocabulary related to design and building
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Is micro living the future?

Lifestyle

With this architecture lesson plan students learn and practise vocabulary related to design and building. They also engage in a project and design a micro apartment.

food idioms practice
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Unusual ways of using food

Lifestyle

In this lesson about foodscape design, students practise listening, reflect on unusual ways of using food and learn several food idioms through a series of written and oral exercises.

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