warm-up activity
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

How bad is a humblebrag?

Lifestyle

In this lesson, students discover what humblebragging is, watch an ad and do a multiple choice vocab task. They also write social media posts and have a discussion about bragging online.  

C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Can you elaborate on your thinking here? (polite language)

Business

In this ESL lesson on polite language students watch a video, have a discussion, learn and practise useful phrases. 

lesson about books
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 90 min

The power of reading

General

In 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. 

talking about fear in English
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 90 min

Why do we like horror films?

General

In 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. 

write an essay in English
C1 / Advanced
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Where are all the aliens? (writing an essay)

Global Issues Technology

In 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.

lesson plan on LinkedIn
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Make the most of your LinkedIn profile

Business

In this lesson plan on LinkedIn students discover how to create a successful professional profile, practise their listening skills and write a LinkedIn profile summary.

lesson plan on films
C1 / Advanced
Flipped Lesson 60 min

Let’s go to the movies! – ESL lesson plan on films

Lifestyle

This 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.

practising writing
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 30 min

Latest crime news headlines

General

This worksheet focuses on two goals: extending crime vocabulary and practising writing. It can also serve as a good supplement to crime lesson plans.

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