Topic: History
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Standard Lesson 60 min
Talking about history
Global Issues GrammarGet students talking about history with this lesson! They discuss different perspectives, watch part of a video about what history is and share their opinions. Students also revise useful vocabulary and passive forms.
Vocabulary Lab 45 min / 60 min
From war to peace
Global IssuesIn this lesson, students discuss global conflicts and peace agreements. They practise collocations related to war and peace, examine historical events and share their thoughts. Students also explore a World War II timeline.
Standard Lesson 60 min
It’s a mystery!
GeneralWith this lesson, students debate mysteries and real-life cases. They practise vocabulary for talking about mysteries and theories, watch a video on Amelia Earhart’s disappearance and share their thoughts.
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Past (Perfect) stories
General GrammarHelp students understand and practice Past Perfect with this fun lesson set! Students also talk about objects from the past, learn prepositional phrases and watch two videos.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Pieces of the past (Past Perfect)
General GrammarIn 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.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
The wisdom of myths
GeneralStudents talk about mythology with this engaging lesson! They discuss the impact of myths, work with idioms and share their opinions. Students also speak about mythological characters and watch part of a podcast on why myths matter.
Standard Lesson 60 min
That’s how it was (past ability and obligation)
General GrammarTalk about life a century ago! In this engaging lesson, students explore phrases for past ability and obligation, read about old professions and discuss the pros and cons of life in the past.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What if it had never been invented?
Grammar TechnologyTalk about inventions and their influence on people’s lives! With this lesson, students practise conditional structures, watch two videos on relevant inventions and speculate about alternative outcomes to different creations.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Challenging historical narratives
GeneralIn 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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Finders keepers?
GeneralIn this ESL lesson about history, students watch a stand-up comedy piece, talk about history and learn useful vocabulary and idioms.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Female pioneers (inversion in English)
General GrammarIn this lesson, students learn how to use inversion in English. They also talk about gender inequality, watch a video and read short texts about women pioneers.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Learning about the past for the present
General GrammarWith this lesson plan, students discuss why we need to learn history and other school subjects. They also watch a video and practise the use of conjunctions.
Standard Lesson 90 min
Families – extended, nuclear, chosen
Global Issues LifestyleIn this advanced speaking lesson students will practise some vocabulary and watch a video about the history of the nuclear family. They will also discuss some statistics and talk about the changing family model.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The humble hoodie
LifestyleIn this lesson about the history of the hoodie, your students will discover the origins of this iconic garment (and some others) and learn several adjectives for talking about clothes.
