ESL lesson on superstitions
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Good or bad luck?

General

Explore the topic of superstitions with this lesson! Students practise useful vocabulary, talk about their personal views and experiences, and watch a video about common superstitions. They also practise phrases to express certainty or doubt!

speaking lesson on Thanksgiving
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Challenging historical narratives

General

In 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.

compound nouns
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Mountain tops and rooftops (compound nouns)

General

In this curious lesson, students learn and practise compound nouns (e.g. sunlight, peanut butter, beach bar, etc.), discuss a funny ad to attract tourists to Sweden and create an ad for their country.

talking about culture shock
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Culture shock

General

With this speaking lesson, students talk about culture shock, share their perspectives and discuss what the experience of a foreign exchange student might be. They also watch a short video and practise vocabulary related to the topic.

lesson about Halloween
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

What are you going to be for Halloween?

General

In this lesson about Halloween, students talk about different activities and costumes. They also watch a video about a celebrity and her funny costume, brainstorm other costumes and discuss questions about Halloween. 

lesson about St. Patrick’s Day
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Nation branding and St. Patrick’s Day

General

In this lesson about St. Patrick’s Day, students watch a video about the origins of the holiday. They also discuss nation branding and practise vocabulary for talking about abstract ideas. 

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. 

free time activities
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Life is better outdoors!

General

In this lesson, students watch a video about Taiwan and practise vocabulary related to nature and free time activities.

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