B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Who is a better job candidate: a Silver Spoon or a Scrapper?

Business

ESL worksheet based on a TED talk and designed for HR specialists to give them a chance to discuss the recruitment process and learn new language.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Turning oranges into electricity. Crazy or genius?

Global Issues

In this lesson, students learn five pairs of verb synonyms and collocations which can be used to talk about sustainable living. They also come up with and reflect on eco-friendly solutions.

environment lesson plan
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min
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Do the green thing!

Global Issues

The lesson is based on the TEDTalk by Andy Hobsbawm titled “Do the green thing” and it concerns a very important issue of the environment protection. The speaker introduces his idea of a creative approach to promoting nature preservation.

foreign food names
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min
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Easier to eat than pronounce

General

The lesson plan focuses on the pronunciation of foreign food names. Students learn to pronounce such names in American and British English and have some fun.

job interview tips
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min
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Ace your next job interview

Business

Dive into the realm of job interviews with this lesson. Students practise job interview vocabulary, watch a video for tips, talk about what can make an interview successful and learn about the STAR approach for responding to interview questions.

practise advice structures
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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What to do when you’re stressed

Grammar Lifestyle

Talk about how to stop worrying about a problem with this lesson! Students discuss stress issues, watch a short video on tips about how to take your mind off problems and practise advice structures.

talk about relaxation techniques
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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The power of breathing

General Lifestyle

With this lesson, students discuss stress-relief ideas, practise phrases to talk about relaxation techniques and watch a video on the box breathing exercise.

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
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Are you ever too young for greatness?

General

Let your students explore the topic of talent, age, and employment. Discuss the pros and cons of different ages, the concept of prodigies, and people who achieved fame during childhood.

talk about Instagram in English
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Are you living an Insta lie?

Lifestyle

In this lesson students watch a video, practise using the phrase “but in fact”, and talk about Instagram.

expressing likes and dislikes
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min
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Building a museum of museums on the web

Lifestyle

The lesson plan is about art and museums. Students have a lot of opportunities to express their likes and dislikes in these areas.

lesson on fast fashion
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Let’s stop this monster!

Global Issues

This lesson on fast fashion includes a video and a variety of speaking activities to engage your students and enhance their vocabulary.

B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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It’s OK to hate your job, isn’t it?

Business

In this lesson on hating your job students talk about the reasons for it and discuss some advice. Students also work with vocabulary and watch a video. 

lesson plan about Black Friday
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 45 min
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Black Friday is coming!

Lifestyle

This lesson plan about Black Friday includes some useful vocabulary and introduces words for showing differences such as although, despite or nevertheless.

B1 / Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Breaking records

General

In this lesson, students discuss an article about an unusual Guinness World Record, talk about breaking records and learn some collocations.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min
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Hustle culture and quiet quitting

Business

In this lesson, students talk about some phenomena and terms used to talk about the job market. They also discuss the article they read at home.

speaking lesson about career change
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
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Changing careers

Business

With this speaking lesson, students navigate the territory of career changes. They discuss job market trends, as well as benefits and challenges of transitioning careers. They also talk about important skills and watch a video about a woman who changed careers.

ESL lesson about living abroad
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Living abroad

General

In this ESL lesson about living abroad, students watch a testimonial video about learning Portuguese in Brazil, learn some useful collocations and talk about living in different countries. 

intermediate phrasal verbs
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
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Office tour for a newbie

Business

In this lesson about office tours, students watch a video about a LinkedIn office, learn some phrases including intermediate phrasal verbs and give two office tours. 

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