B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Shop till you drop?

Global Issues Grammar Lifestyle

Help students practise talking about habits using ‘will’ and ‘would’! Students talk about collectable toys, as well as fashion or shopping habits, depending on the lesson you choose.

discussing time off and leave policies
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Absent or half present?

Business

In this lesson, students engage in discussing time off and leave policies! They share experiences, review expressions with ‘take’ and explore an infographic about absenteeism and presenteeism.

talk about the impact of nature
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Nature at your fingertips

General

Talk about the benefits of nature with this lesson! Students explore adjectives, practise phrasal verbs and watch a video on nature’s calming effects. They also discuss the benefits of nature without visiting it and share their experiences.

C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 45 min

Would you tell AI your secrets?

General Technology

Talk about a self-empowerment app with this Critical Reading Club lesson! Students discuss voice messaging, talk about the use of AI as a source of mental support and share their opinion on an app.

collocations with ‘need’
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Do you know your needs?

General

Engage in talking about needs and priorities with this lesson! Students practise collocations with ‘need,’ watch a video on Maslow’s hierarchy, and discuss things that are important to them. They also analyze and apply Maslow’s theory to various areas and discuss different opinions.

talk about relaxation techniques
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

The power of breathing

General Lifestyle

With this lesson, students discuss stress-relief ideas, practise phrases to talk about relaxation techniques and watch a video on the box breathing exercise.

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 30 min

Therapy speak

General

Engage students in reading an article about therapy speak! In this lesson, they talk about therapy, discuss the pros and cons of therapy speak and discuss changing perspectives on mental health.

practise advice structures
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

What to do when you’re stressed

Grammar Lifestyle

Talk about how to stop worrying about a problem with this lesson! Students discuss stress issues, watch a short video on tips about how to take your mind off problems and practise advice structures.

talking about personal boundaries
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

From a pushover to your own boss

General

With this lesson, students talk about personal boundaries, watch a video with tips and practise vocabulary related to the topic. They also reflect upon responses to challenging situations and discuss different points of view.

ESL lesson about dreams
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Dream on!

General

Explore the wonders of dreams in this lesson! Students dive into dream analysis, watch a video about the benefits of dreaming, practise vocabulary about sleep habits, and discuss the meanings of common dreams.

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

Would you allow yourself to be bored?

General

Is boredom always a bad thing? Or can it sometimes be good for us? Challenge your students to an unusual discussion based on an intriguing article!

speaking lesson about shopping addiction
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

How does shopping make you feel?

Global Issues Lifestyle

As shopping is part of everyone’s life, this speaking lesson on shopping addiction won’t leave your students indifferent. Discuss whether it is a serious problem, discover hacks on how to control it and dive into how instant gratification works.

talk about life balance
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

The four burners theory

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students will definitely enjoy talking about life balance and learning useful vocabulary on the topic. Show them the vlog about the four burners theory and let them reflect on their experiences.

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Social media addiction

Global Issues Lifestyle Technology

Let your students assess the impact of social media and respond critically to a news report. The lesson fosters meaningful discussion!

ESL lesson on ageing
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Ageing: embracing the inevitable

Global Issues

In this ESL lesson on ageing students talk about different aspects of the life of senior citizens. Students discuss mental and physical health, learn about dementia villages by watching a video, and brainstorm ideas.  

ESL lesson about emotions
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Can mindfulness help you navigate emotions?

Lifestyle

In this ESL lesson about emotions and meditation, students learn vocabulary, watch a video, and discuss different ways how to calm down. 

lesson about appearance
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

This is how I look

Lifestyle

In this lesson about appearance, students watch a video about women who stopped dying their grey hair and talk about societal norms regarding how a person looks. 

B1 / Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min

Is a stress-free life possible?

General Lifestyle

In this Critical Reading Club lesson, students discuss different tips for dealing with stress. They also learn some useful vocabulary to talk about the topic.

lesson about mental health
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Psychedelics in mental health therapy

General Lifestyle

In this lesson about mental health, students watch a video about psychedelic drugs in mental health therapy, learn some vocabulary and hold a debate. 

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min

How to raise confident and empathetic children

Lifestyle

In this lesson students discuss the ideas about parenting and misbehaviour from the article they read at home and do a vocabulary activity.

worksheet for healthcare professionals
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

What is it like to be a healthcare professional?

Business

In this worksheet for healthcare professionals students learn words and collocations to talk about healthcare professions and health problems, watch a video in which a nurse talks about her job, and practise pronunciation.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min

Menstrual leave sparks debate

Business Global Issues

In this lesson, students learn advanced words and phrases to express opinions, talk about the idea of menstrual leave and hold a debate.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min

AI supporting mental health therapy

Technology

In this lesson students discuss using AI in areas such as mental health therapy and the justice system, complete the summary of the article they read at home, and share their thoughts on the future of AI.

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min

Is it ‘OK not to be OK’ when you’re an athlete?

Business Lifestyle

In this lesson students learn words and expressions related to mental health while talking about mental health issues suffered by athletes. They also discuss ways to promote mental health by public institutions.

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min

Are we lonelier than ever?

Lifestyle

In this lesson about loneliness, students get the opportunity to practise word formation and reflect on changes in their relationships with friends.

expressing cause and effect
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Today’s teens are going through a lot (cause and effect)

Grammar Lifestyle

In this lesson, students learn and practise expressing cause and effect, discover new collocations and discuss problems faced by modern teenagers.

reported speech practice
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Flipped Lesson 45 min

How does silence make you feel?

General Grammar

In this lesson students discover the power of silence, work on improving their listening skills and focus on reported speech practice.

uses of Present Continuous
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

How beauty filters are changing the way we want to look

Grammar Lifestyle Technology

In this lesson inspired by a video about body dysmorphia students revise and practise the different uses of Present Continuous as well as reflect on the influence of beauty filters on teenagers’ lives.

health and wellness lesson plan
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Do health and wellness apps really work?

Technology

This health and wellness lesson plan focuses on a discussion about health‐related issues and applications offered by employers in the workplace.

fixed phrases for personal development
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min

Don’t be afraid to reject the self-improvement trend

Lifestyle

Discuss with your students how coaching and self-improvement affect them, and teach them and practise some common fixed phrases for personal development.

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