Topic: Writing Skills
Standard Lesson 75 min

On the job hunt (writing a CV)
BusinessIn this lesson, students watch a video about writing a CV in English, have a closer look at a CV sample and write parts of their CVs.
Standard Lesson 90 min

First impressions matter
BusinessWith this intermediate lesson plan, students talk about first impressions, watch a video about the first day in a new job, and write a self-introduction.
Standard Lesson 90 min

The power of reading
GeneralIn this lesson about books, students watch a video about the Harry Potter book series, learn vocabulary related to reading and write a short book review.
Standard Lesson 90 min

Catching up made easy
BusinessIn this lesson about instant messaging, students watch a video, discuss the rules for instant messaging and write short messages to each other.
Standard Lesson 60 min

Time to say goodbye
BusinessWith this writing lesson plan, pre-intermediate students watch a video about the last day at work and create farewell messages.
Standard Lesson 60 min

Our new friends and teachers
TechnologyIn this ESL lesson, students practise talking about technology. They also watch two videos about a robot companion for kids, learn vocabulary related to the topic, and write short comments about the video.
Standard Lesson 60 min

Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer
LifestyleWith this travel worksheet, pre-intermediate students can talk about how travelling changes them and learn some useful vocabulary. They also read a short text, watch a video about dream travel destinations and write an email.
Standard Lesson 90 min

Why do we like horror films?
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn vocabulary useful when talking about fear or relief, watch a video about horror films, and describe situations in which they felt uneasy or scared.
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Where are all the aliens? (writing an essay)
Global Issues TechnologyIn this lesson,students discuss alien life and the possible first contact scenario and write an essay about different aspects of space exploration. The lesson also includes two videos about extraterrestrials.
Standard Lesson 60 min

When in Rome…
Grammar LifestyleIn this culture lesson students talk about social norms in different parts of the world. They also watch four short videos about polite behaviour in different cultures and write a blog post with advice for foreigners visiting their country.
Standard Lesson 90 min

Data science and the NBA
Business TechnologyWith this data science lesson plan, students will learn a lot of advanced vocabulary related to the topic and put it into practice through a series of written and oral activities.
Standard Lesson 60 min

Make the most of your LinkedIn profile
BusinessIn this lesson plan on LinkedIn students discover how to create a successful professional profile, practise their listening skills and write a LinkedIn profile summary.
Standard Lesson 45 min

Have yourself a merry little Christmas!
GeneralThanks to this Christmas lesson plan, students discuss Christmas preparations, watch some TV commercials and write their own Christmas wishes.
Standard Lesson 60 min

Narrative tenses – using Past Simple/Continuous/Perfect for storytelling
GrammarThis lesson plan focuses on narrative tenses: Past Simple, Past Continuous, and Past Perfect. It can serve as a great revision of these three tenses.
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Writing effective emails – formal and informal language
BusinessTeach your B1 students some formal and informal email language and give them some tips on writing effectively with our ESL lesson plan on writing emails.
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Let’s go to the movies! – ESL lesson plan on films
LifestyleThis ESL lesson plan on films is based on a video review of Pain and Glory. Your student will learn new vocabulary and write a short film review themselves.
Standard Lesson 30 min

Latest crime news headlines
GeneralThis worksheet focuses on two goals: extending crime vocabulary and practising writing. It can also serve as a good supplement to crime lesson plans.
Standard Lesson 30 min

Tell me about yourself – a job interview elevator pitch
BusinessThe worksheet focuses on a job interview elevator pitch, i.e. a short speech to answer the dreaded interview question: tell me something about yourself.
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