Type: Standard Lesson
Standard Lesson 60 min
Choices we make every day (either, neither, both)
Grammar LifestylePractise either, neither and both structures! In this lesson, students discuss the impact of everyday decisions, watch a video on dual perspectives of a single day and read an online debate on improving routines.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Ate and left no crumbs (Gen Z slang)
GeneralTeach modern English words with this ESL lesson on Gen Z slang! Students discuss slang, share their perspectives and practise contemporary and useful expressions. They also watch a video of a senator using slang in parliament.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Did I cause offence?
General Global IssuesEngage students in discussing offence! They practise useful phrases, watch a video about overcoming offence and listen to a conversation involving a confrontation. Students also role-play managing offensive interactions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Despite the social media ban… (contrasting ideas)
Global Issues GrammarTalk about social media age bans with this ESL lesson on contrasting ideas! Students practise contrast connectors, watch a video on Australia’s social media ban and debate alternatives.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Can there be too much choice? (modifying comparatives)
Business GrammarPractise modifying comparatives with this engaging lesson! Students talk about the buyer’s journey, watch a funny video comparing two purchase options and role-play persuading one another to choose a product or service.
Standard Lesson 60 min
In the office
BusinessPractise talking about the office with this lesson! Students review key vocabulary for office activities and rooms, listen to colleagues talking at work and share their opinions and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Being a mum, being a dad
LifestyleGet students talking about parenting with this lesson! They practise key verbs for discussing care and support, watch an ad where children turn to their mums for help and work with the pronunciation of the target vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are you into humanities?
GeneralTalk about human-centred subjects with this ESL lesson on humanities! Students practise key verbs for the discussion, watch a video explaining what the humanities are and debate different scenarios.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Is it easy to be creative?
GeneralPractise phrasal verbs related to the creative process in this ESL lesson on creativity! Students watch a video involving a creative block, discuss the nature of inspiration and put freewriting into practice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Pronounce it if you can
GeneralFocus on pronunciation practice with this lesson! Students discuss English pronunciation, watch a video and practise reading IPA transcriptions. They also listen to recordings and play a word game.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Chores in the house
LifestyleGet students talking about housework with this ESL lesson on chores! They share their thoughts, practise key vocabulary and explore housework through video and audio. They also role-play chore negotiations with a flatmate.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do you have what it takes to start a business?
BusinessExplore what it takes to start a business with this lesson. Students practise adjectives for professional qualities, watch a video with tips for starting a business and explore business decisions through a game.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are you sick of sequels?
GeneralGet your students talking about sequels and remakes with this advanced lesson on films! They practise key adjectives for film discussions, watch a video excerpt on sequels and remakes and share their opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
You’ve got mail!
Global IssuesTalk about letters and parcels in this ESL lesson on delivery services! Students watch a video on Denmark’s postal service, practise key vocabulary and discuss shipping problems and solutions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Exit interviews
BusinessExplore diplomatic language with this ESL lesson on exit interviews! Students discuss the exit interview process, practise useful phrases and watch a video about exit interview questions. They also role-play an offboarding interview.
Standard Lesson 60 min
She was born in 1991 (Past Simple)
General GrammarProvide meaningful Past Simple practice for your students! They talk about life events, review key phrases and learn how to say years. Students also explore the life of Albert Einstein through a video.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The date I always remember…
GeneralEngage students in talking about dates and milestones! They practise prepositions for days and dates, watch a video clip about a secretary who scheduled 93 meetings and share their experience with remembering dates.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How social media is changing
Lifestyle TechnologyEngage in discussing social media with this advanced lesson! Students practise useful vocabulary, watch part of a video about changes in digital platforms and talk about the risks of social media.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The art of networking (reported speech)
Business GrammarExplore networking vocabulary with this ESL lesson on reported speech! Students practise reported speech in different situations, watch a video on networking tips and role-play networking scenarios.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Noise pollution
Global IssuesShare experiences and opinions with this ESL lesson on noise pollution! Students read short texts about noisy places, practise verbs for sounds and watch a video clip about noise pollution. They also discuss noise regulation strategies.
Standard Lesson 60 min
My family and their things
LifestyleGet students practising possessives for beginners! In this lesson, they discuss common objects, talk about family and practise reading comprehension skills through short texts. Students also identify and describe people in photos.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Life after work
GeneralTalk about how to stay happy as a retired person! In this ESL lesson on retirement, students practise vocabulary for discussing this chapter of life, watch a video clip about the topic and share experiences and opinions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Corporations and taxes
BusinessTalk about global tax reform with this ESL lesson on corporate taxation! Students practise useful phrases for power dynamics, watch a video about tax havens and work with headlines and news stories.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What’s your favourite drink?
GeneralGet students talking about drinks and recipes with this lesson! They practise useful vocabulary and watch a video showing how to make a drink. Students also create their own drink and present it to others.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Practising prepositions of place
GrammarGet students practising prepositions of place with this worksheet! They revise vocabulary for common things around the house, explore prepositions in various contexts and discuss where objects are.
Standard Lesson 60 min
A better airport experience
Business TechnologyTalk about logistics, problems and solutions with this advanced lesson on airports! Students practise vocabulary for airport operations, watch a video about an alternative passenger transfer method and role-play airport scenarios.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Bridging the generational divide
BusinessTalk about age and work with this ESL lesson on ageism! Students practise expressions for workplace attitudes and experiences, watch a video excerpt on different generations and discuss age stereotypes.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Will AI take your job?
Business TechnologyEngage students in discussing AI and jobs! In this lesson, they practise key phrases for impact and change, watch a video on how AI is changing jobs and debate AI replacing professions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
University degrees and the job market
Global IssuesGet students talking about university degrees and job market challenges! They practise phrases for benefits, drawbacks and outcomes, watch a video on why graduates struggle to find work and share their opinions and experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
They’re wearing… (talking about people in photos)
GeneralPractise ‘wear’, ‘carry’ and ‘hold’ while describing people in photos with this lesson! Students revise clothing vocabulary and watch an ad. They also work in pairs and play a fun game.
Standard Lesson 60 min
A message in a bottle (Past Simple)
General GrammarTalk about messages in bottles with this ESL lesson on Past Simple! Students analyse and practise Past Simple forms, watch a video about a message-in-a-bottle discovery and write their own message in a bottle.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Is AI getting less sloppy?
TechnologyEngage students in discussing AI-generated content! Students practise words for talking about AI use, watch a video on AI-generated news clips and reflect on ways to address the negative effects of generative AI.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What’s the deal with flags?
Global IssuesDiscuss patriotism and national identity with this advanced lesson on flags! Students practise useful vocabulary for debates, watch a video on why the UK flag divides opinions and practise expressing opposing views.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Holiday likes and dislikes
General LifestyleDiscuss plans and preferences with this ESL lesson on holiday activities! Students practise useful holiday expressions, watch a video on kids’ favourite holiday activities and practise phrases for likes and preferences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Big cities, big plans
LifestyleTalk about capitals with this ESL lesson on big cities! Students share the pros and cons of large cities, express their preferences and practise phrases for city activities. They also watch a funny ad about Oslo.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Signed, sealed and delivered
Business TechnologyGet students talking about delivery with this advanced lesson! They practise useful vocabulary, watch a video about a delivery robot and role-play situations involving delivery issues.
