Type: Standard Lesson
Standard Lesson 60 min
Does anyone else look like you?
GeneralWith this lesson, students talk about facial features! They practise collocations to describe appearance, watch a video on the concept of doppelgängers and discuss people who look alike.
Standard Lesson 90+ min
My bad! (making and accepting apologies)
Business GeneralWith this lesson, students discuss experiences and ways to apologize! They listen to a recording of people talking about work mistakes and practise phrases to apologize, promise solutions and accept apologies.
Standard Lesson 60 min
I’ve got eleven cups!
General GrammarStudents talk numbers in this lesson! They learn how to speak about quantities and discuss numbers 1-99. They look at units of time and practise using ‘have got’ to talk about common objects they have or don’t have.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Quit your bellyaching!
GeneralWith this lesson, students talk all about complaining! They discuss the benefits, practicalities, and downsides of the behaviour, and learn lots of advanced vocabulary. They also watch a video about ‘chronic complainers’ and discuss the concept in more detail.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Dress or jeans: clothes we wear
General LifestyleStudents talk about clothing in this lesson! They learn clothing vocabulary and look at pictures of different clothing items. They talk about dressing appropriately for events and climates and practise listening skills with videos and recordings.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Coaching and mentoring
Business LifestyleDive into the realm of coaching and mentoring! Students practise phrases about personal development, watch a video about a coaching session and share opinions. They also read about a coaching tool and reflect on their goals.
Standard Lesson 60 min
An unusual place to live
LifestyleThis lesson invites students to talk about unusual places around the world! They practise vocabulary for extreme environments, watch a video about living underground and share their perspectives on the effects of living under extreme conditions.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What’s the weather like?
GeneralStudents learn weather vocabulary for beginners! They match descriptions with pictures, watch a video, and talk about weather preferences. They learn how to talk about everyday weather, discuss the different seasons, and describe local climates.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The undersigned hereby agrees to…
Business GeneralStudents talk about contracts! They learn vocabulary, share opinions and experiences, and watch a video in which a lawyer turns everyday language into legalese. They also draft sections of a ‘classroom contract’.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Do you believe in ghosts?
GeneralEngage in talking about supernatural phenomena! With this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to mysterious and supernatural events, watch a video on why people claim to see ghosts and discuss their beliefs. They also play a quest game!
Standard Lesson 60 min
What time do you…? (Present Simple questions)
Grammar LifestyleStudents talk about their habits and schedules! They learn how to talk about time, explore time expressions, and practise Present Simple questions. They also practise listening skills by watching videos of people talking about their bedtimes.
Standard Lesson 75 min
I’m calling to change my reservation (functional language)
GeneralStudents talk about hotel situations, practise functional language for hotel interactions and watch a video about welcoming a guest to an Airbnb flat. They also do a role-play using target vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 75 min
Can you weigh in on this?
BusinessStudents learn vocabulary for meeting facilitation and share relevant experiences, approaches, and opinions. They discuss the facilitator role and learn facilitation techniques. They also watch a video and do a roleplay.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Healthy lifestyle (Present Simple negative)
Grammar LifestyleStudents practise Present Simple negative by talking about healthy lifestyles! They share some personal habits, as well as those of their friends and families. They also watch a video about different lifestyles and describe pictures.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Things we use every day
GeneralWith this lesson, students explore and use adjectives in the correct order! They watch a video of everyday objects in super macro, discuss personal objects and talk about objects with different characteristics.
Standard Lesson 60 min
For breakfast, I have…
General GrammarIn this lesson, students practise vocabulary on breakfast foods. They discuss a video about breakfasts around the world and listen to a recording. They also practise articles and do ‘some’ and ‘any’ exercises.
Standard Lesson 60 min
What’s your favourite food?
General GrammarIn this lesson, students learn and practise food vocabulary for beginners! They discuss videos and recordings about food preferences and eating habits. They discuss their favourite food and practise countable and uncountable nouns
Standard Lesson 60 min
A day in the life (Present Simple affirmative)
General GrammarIn this lesson, students learn daily routine vocabulary and practise Present Simple affirmative verbs with he, she, it. They describe pictures, read short texts, watch a video and talk about their and their partner’s day.
Standard Lesson 60 min
My morning routine (adverbs of frequency)
Grammar LifestyleStudents discuss morning routines in this lesson. They learn useful collocations and practise speaking about what they do every morning. They explore adverbs of frequency and talk about morning habits around the world.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Past Simple activities
GrammarReview Past Simple with this worksheet! Students practise the pronunciation of verb endings in the past, work on the verb ‘be’ in the past and revise regular and irregular verbs. They play a guessing game and complete short stories using the past form of verbs.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Sustainable stays: eco-friendly hotels
Business Global IssuesStudents discuss waste and sustainability in the hospitality industry! They watch and discuss a video about an organisation that recycles half-used hotel soaps, learn useful vocabulary, and read and discuss a text about an imaginary hotel.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Challenging gender stereotypes
Global IssuesEngage in discussing gender stereotypes with this intriguing lesson! Students practise adjectives to describe people, watch a video on women in sports and read texts about women who challenged stereotypes.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How good is your memory?
GeneralStudents practise memory skills and discuss habits, abilities, and tips to remember things. They share experiences, apply memory techniques to situations, and learn vocabulary. They also watch and discuss a video about a memory championship.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Ethical dilemmas in science
Global Issues TechnologyEngage your students in talking about ethical dilemmas in science! Students practise useful phrases to express opinions, watch a video on gene editing technology and analyse comments on ethical debates.
Standard Lesson 60 min
In a league of your own
GeneralIn this lesson, students discuss awards and famous individuals, and learn vocabulary on challenges and achievements. They explore Olympic Games quotes, watch a video about an athlete, and engage in discussions on success.
Standard Lesson 60 min
At your own risk
GeneralWith this lesson plan about risky jobs, students discuss risky aspects of seemingly ‘safe’ jobs, as well as obviously risky jobs. They share opinions, imagine themselves in positions, and learn vocabulary. They also watch and discuss a video about the New Zealand police force!
Standard Lesson 60 min
Was your childhood any different?
GeneralEngage in discussing changes in childhood and parenting with this lesson! Students practise words and phrases to talk about kids’ activities and behaviour, watch a video on Denmark’s forest preschool and read a text about Montessori education.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Reported speech activities
GrammarWith this worksheet, students practise reported speech in various situations. They report on audio recordings and film clips, use reporting verbs and work on reported questions. Students also play a fun quest game!
Standard Lesson 60 min
Avoiding culture clashes
Business Global IssuesStudents explore cross-cultural communication in business! They share experiences and opinions on the topic, learn about an international business framework called ‘The Culture Map’, discuss cross-cultural communication scenarios, and practise collocations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Trades and trends! (first lesson with B2/C1 Business English students)
BusinessGet to know your new class in this first Business English lesson! Students discuss their language journeys, watch and discuss a video about corporate trends, learn collocations, and revise grammar.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Advanced prepositions
GeneralWork on prepositions with this worksheet! C1 students practise advanced prepositions in various contexts, discuss personal experiences and explore prepositional phrases. They also study verbs with dependent prepositions and prepositions in binomials.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Beauty in the broken (life philosophies)
GeneralExplore philosophy with this lesson! Students discuss the idea of imperfection, watch a video about Kintsugi and practise advanced vocabulary. They also talk about their experiences and other philosophies around the world.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Let’s go on a date!
General LifestyleStudents discuss different types of dating, how it has changed over the years, and brainstorm hypothetical dating scenarios. They explore opinions, learn vocabulary, and watch and discuss a video about speed dating.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Plastic-free future
Global IssuesEngage in talking about human impact on the planet! With this lesson, students watch a video about plastic pollution, practise collocations related to environmental actions, and discuss environmental responsibility.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Mommunes
LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about family structures and shared parenting. They explore vocabulary to talk about parenting and watch a video about single mothers and children who share households.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Meeting a celebrity
General GrammarWith this lesson, students talk about celebrities and work with grammar! They watch a funny ad, discuss situations related to fame and practise words and phrases to express frequency. Students also do a role play task in which they throw a celebrity party.
