the history of the hoodie
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The humble hoodie

Lifestyle

In 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.

English class project
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 75 min
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How do you like your milk?

Lifestyle

In this lesson, students will learn advanced cooking verbs, discuss different types of milk and do an English class project.

adjectives for describing clothes
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 30 min
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England’s most eccentric dresser

Lifestyle

Thanks to this lesson plan, students will learn and practise adjectives for describing clothes and outfits as well as watch a TED Talk by Daniel Lismore.

English challenge
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 45 min
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Give it a shot for 30 days! (+ 30-day English challenge)

Lifestyle

This lesson plan is based on a popular TED Talk by Matt Cutts about taking 30-day challenges. It consists of vocabulary and speaking activities, and includes a 30-day English challenge.

idioms about lying
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 30 min
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Can you spot when someone is lying?

Lifestyle

TED Talk-based English lesson plan focused on idioms about lying. Engage students to learn at home and practise new language during your classes!

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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5 dangerous things you should let your kids do

Lifestyle

The focus of this worksheet is discussion. Students will have a lot of opportunities to speak about such topics as childhood and parenting.

health vocabulary
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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How healthy living nearly killed me

Lifestyle

This ESL worksheet is based on a TED Talk titled “How healthy living nearly killed me” by AJ Jacobs. The speaker discusses his experiences and approach to healthy living.

expressing likes and dislikes
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min
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Building a museum of museums on the web

Lifestyle

The lesson plan is about art and museums. Students have a lot of opportunities to express their likes and dislikes in these areas.

ESL worksheet for adults
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Designers – think big!

Lifestyle

This ESL worksheet for adults focuses on design and design thinking. Students will also learn a lot of vocabulary connected with the topic.

esl worksheet
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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How to buy happiness

Lifestyle

This ESL worksheet focuses on synonyms of words poor and rich and a discussion on money and happiness. It is prepared for B1+ (intermediate) students.

lesson plan on love and relationships
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The mathematics of love

Lifestyle

Spring is in the air and love is in the air! Can we measure love? Is there a recipe for a happy and long-lasting relationship? Curious? Watch the TED Talk and engage your students in a light discussion on the topic!

idioms lesson plan
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The psychology of your future self

Lifestyle

Do you think you will change a lot in the future? Or maybe not at all? This lesson plan based on a short TED Talk will give your students many occasions to talk about their attitude towards change and their future selves.

General English lesson plan
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The hidden power of smiling

Lifestyle

This general English lesson plan is prepared for less proficient students (B1+) and focuses on the topic of smiling and the way it affects our lives.

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