Topic: Hobbies and Free Time
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Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsA day in the life
General GrammarIn 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.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsA trip down memory lane…
LifestyleStudents talk about photos, work with some vocabulary, and watch and discuss a video about photo preservation. They also think about how photo-taking has changed over the years and share what they do with their photos.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Add to saved lessonsRule of three: third spaces
LifestyleEncourage students to read a fun article about third spaces! Students will also consider different types of third spaces, discuss questions, take a quiz and practise vocabulary.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsCommunity gardening
Global IssuesEngage in the exploration of gardening with this lesson! Students review vocabulary, talk about their experiences and watch a video on community gardens. They also elaborate on how they would create a community garden and discuss different ideas for city agriculture.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsMusic festivals and other outdoor events
LifestyleWith this speaking lesson, students talk about festivals and other outdoor events. They read short texts, discuss music festival tips and watch a video about it. Students also talk about the use of technology and brainstorm useful gadgets for such events.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsSpring is in the air
GeneralThis fun lesson contains various standalone activities that allow students to explore vocabulary to talk about spring, do a crossword puzzle and practise collocations with ‘green’. They can also discuss reasons for enjoying or disliking spring and practise phrasal verbs.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Add to saved lessonsWhy are podcasts so popular?
GeneralStudents will discover the dynamic world of podcasts in this engaging lesson that explores genres of podcasts, enhances vocabulary, and sparks lively discussions!
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsAre you a player or a supporter?
LifestyleUse this engaging sports-themed speaking lesson to let students express opinions, revisit sports vocabulary, and compare different kinds of sports. They will also share competition experiences and fun fan moments.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsMaking winter special
GeneralWith this lesson, your students won’t just have fun discussing winter activities but think critically about the social and cultural aspects of winter holidays through engaging conversations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsBeing unproductive (uses of gerund)
Grammar LifestyleIs productivity the best policy when it comes to days off? Encourage your students to tell you how they chill at weekends using gerunds.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhat is your favourite thing about autumn?
GeneralIn this lesson about autumn, students learn collocations related to autumn as well as functional phrases to talk about their favourite things. Students also watch a video and have a discussion.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWays to relax
LifestyleIn this lesson about free time, students talk about the things they find stressful and what they do to relax. They also watch a video about an unusual pastime activity.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsFancy a game?
GeneralIn this ESL lesson about board games, students watch a video, learn games-related vocabulary and practise speaking.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsStepping out of your comfort zone
LifestyleIn this Speaking Class, students watch a video and talk about challenges, and how doing certain things makes them feel. There is also an optional vocabulary activity.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsTalking about books
LifestyleIn this Speaking Class students talk about books and reading in general, watch a video, have a discussion and brainstorm ideas.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsLet’s bust a move
General GrammarTry out this ESL lesson about dancing to teach students some expressive phrases. Students also watch a video and practise the use of pronouns.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Add to saved lessonsFrom trash to treasure
Global IssuesThe lesson includes a lot of activities that focus on speaking about upcycling, watching and discussing a video and brainstorming upcycling ideas.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsVintage cars and other memorabilia
TechnologyIn this flipped advanced lesson about cars students talk about vintage cars and other objects, learn some vocabulary to describe used things, watch a video and have a lot of discussion activities.
