Type: Standard Lesson
Standard Lesson 60 min
The best and the worst (superlatives)
General GrammarHelp students share opinions with this ESL lesson on superlatives! They talk about online reviews, analyse superlative forms and practise useful phrases. Students also work in pairs and write their own reviews.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Are tourists still welcome?
Global Issues LifestyleGet students discussing famous sights with this ESL lesson on overtourism! They debate mass tourism, practise useful phrases and watch a video about annoying tourist behaviour. Students also imagine planning a budget to fight overtourism.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Dad jokes (homophones and homographs)
GeneralLet students tell jokes while practising homophones and homographs! They talk about humour, watch part of a video featuring dad jokes and analyse how wordplay makes things funny.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Safety on the road (conditionals)
Grammar TechnologyGet students discussing traffic regulations with this ESL lesson on conditionals. They practise the four conditionals, watch a video excerpt on a 1983 seat belt law and share their perspectives on road safety.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Let’s go to an arts festival
GeneralTalk about live entertainment with this ESL lesson on performing arts! Students practise useful vocabulary, watch a video about an arts festival and work on pronunciation. They also work in pairs to design their own festival.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Public speaking
Business GeneralTalk about experiences and strategies with this ESL lesson on public speaking! Students practise useful collocations, watch a video about sharing ideas and prepare a two-minute talk. They also exchange peer feedback.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What were you doing this morning?
Business GrammarTalk about workplace activities with this ESL lesson on Past Continuous! Students practise the Past Continuous tense, watch a short video about a woman’s workday and role-play manager-employee conversations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Siblings and success
GeneralDiscuss family dynamics with this ESL lesson about siblings! Students read an article about success and birth order, talk about the family’s impact on achievement and review useful vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Marriage trends
Business LifestyleDiscuss shifting partnership patterns with this ESL lesson on marriage! Students talk about assets, read an article about the prenup trend among US Gen Zers and Millennials and review useful vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Did you sleep well?
LifestyleLet students read excerpts of an article with this advanced reading worksheet about sleep! They practise useful vocabulary for sleep quality, explore sleeping arrangements and share their perspectives.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do you do it online or offline? (object pronouns)
General GrammarDiscuss shopping preferences with this ESL lesson on object pronouns! Students review vocabulary for buying and returning items, practise object pronouns and watch a video about shopping online and in person.
Standard Lesson 60 min
That’s a tough question
GeneralPractise phrases for navigating uncomfortable topics with this ESL lesson on difficult conversations! Students share thoughts, watch an athlete handle questions at the Olympics and role-play asking and answering tough questions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Jokes and memes make me laugh
GeneralGet students discussing laughter with this beginner lesson on jokes! They practise key vocabulary for discussing humour, watch part of a video about what people think is funny and play fun games.
Standard Lesson 60 min
At the dentist’s
GeneralHelp your students master dental health vocabulary! In this lesson, they discuss experiences, watch a video on why some people dislike dental visits and listen to conversations at the dentist’s. They also role-play dental appointments.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Direct or indirect? (communication styles)
Business General LifestyleDiscuss conversational directness across cultures! In this ESL lesson on communication styles, students practise useful adjectives, watch a video excerpt about why the Dutch are direct and work in pairs.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How do I get to…? (role-playing)
GeneralPractise key vocabulary for handling common travel situations! In this worksheet, students explore typical travel scenarios, act out engaging role-plays and work with dialogues. They also play Tic-Tac-Toe.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Good and bad designs
Lifestyle TechnologyEngage students in discussing good and bad designs with this lesson! They practise useful collocations, watch a video about a hybrid object and create their own multi-functional product.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Preparing for a trip
GeneralEngage students in talking about travel plans! In this lesson, they review vocabulary for planning a trip, analyse travel problems and offer advice. They also watch a video excerpt with tips on travel preparation.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Skincare trends
Business LifestyleEngage students in discussing trends in skincare with this lesson. They practise phrases for talking about trends, watch a video on the economic rise of K-beauty and talk about various marketing practices.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The changing hotel industry
Business GeneralPractise vocabulary for talking about the hotel industry! In this lesson, students discuss trends in hotel rooms, watch part of a video on US hotels and review useful collocations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Developing resilience
LifestyleDiscuss different ideas on personal development with this ESL lesson on resilience! Students talk about cultural rituals, practise key phrases and watch a short video related to toughening practices.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Work-life balance (should and shouldn’t)
Business LifestylePractise should and shouldn’t while talking about work-life balance. Students share their habits, listen to a recording where a CEO discusses his routine and role-play giving and receiving advice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Feeling nostalgic
General LifestyleTalk about the pros and cons of feeling nostalgic! In this ESL lesson on nostalgia, students practise useful phrases, watch a video excerpt on the topic and share their opinions on modern trends and nostalgic influences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How important is grammar for you?
General GrammarGet students discussing English grammar from a critical perspective! They practise verbs for debating language norms, talk about non-standard grammar and watch a video on grammar rules and natural speech.
Standard Lesson 60 min
I’d like to learn…
General GrammarEngage students in practising ‘want’ and ‘would like’ with this lesson! They discuss desires, explore the infinitive marker ‘to’ and watch a video excerpt on learning aspirations. They also role-play a host suggesting activities to a guest.
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.
