High School

This A1–A2 lesson is all about those little everyday things we never know the name of—like that tiny metal thing for your earring or the stretchy band you use for your hair. Students will learn useful vocabulary for common small items (aka bits and bobs) and how to describe objects when they forget the word. With real-life dialogues, fun matching tasks, and role-plays, they’ll walk away feeling more confident using English in those “uh… what’s this called?” moments.

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If your students love keeping up with the latest celebrity gossip or viral TikToks, they’ll love this B1-B2 lesson. Using real pop culture news, students will learn useful vocabulary like breadwinner, retail, and to acquire, and dig into trending topics like “little luxuries,” celebrity relationships, and new TV shows. With videos, group tasks, and open-ended discussions, this lesson helps students build confidence expressing opinions—and have some fun along the way.

This upbeat lesson gets students talking about summer fun, with a focus on paddle boarding—a sport many may not know much about. Through a mix of speaking, listening, and vocabulary activities, learners share their own experiences, react to a real vlog, and describe outdoor hobbies in English. It’s a great way to boost confidence with everyday language while keeping things light and engaging. Perfect for a summer unit or any lesson on sports and leisure.

This powerful and sensitive B2 lesson helps Ukrainian ESL students communicate their reality to the world by exploring the language used in war reporting. Centered on real news texts about the russian invasion, students will learn essential war-related vocabulary and how to explain complex events clearly to foreigners. Through translation, vocabulary tasks, and guided speaking, students build both language confidence and emotional resilience. Ideal for upper-intermediate learners, this lesson promotes clarity, empathy, and advocacy through English.

This B2 ESL lesson invites students to explore the lives of centenarians—people aged 100 and beyond—through inspiring stories and personal reflections. Students will build vocabulary around aging, resilience, and wisdom while practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking. With tasks ranging from matching vocabulary to discussion stations and creative writing, this lesson helps learners appreciate intergenerational stories while developing fluency and empathy. It’s ideal for advanced learners interested in real-life narratives and meaningful conversation.

This B1-B2 ESL lesson introduces students to niksen, the Dutch practice of “doing nothing.” Through thought-provoking discussions, article-based tasks, and vocabulary development, students will reflect on stress, wellness, and how cultures approach rest. The lesson builds fluency through real-life topics that matter. Ideal for teens and adults, this class offers space for self-expression while expanding students' language for discussing mental health and work-life balance.

In this punctuation-focused lesson, B2-C1 students will master the use of commas and dashes through group work, storytelling, and guided analysis. Learners will explore key rules such as using commas for lists, non-essential information, and conjunctions, while also learning how dashes add emphasis or insert extra detail. With collaborative tasks and engaging texts, this lesson helps students refine their writing clarity and expressiveness by using punctuation effectively.

This advanced ESL lesson helps B2-C1 students master cohesive devices that bring clarity and flow to writing and speech. Through real-life business contexts, students explore how to use linkers for contrast, cause and effect, and addition. With sentence-matching, editing tasks, and email writing, learners build both accuracy and style in their communication. Perfect for students aiming to elevate their writing skills and sound more professional in workplace emails and formal English.