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General English
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- Proficiency (C2)
The objective of this lesson is to enhance students' vocabulary and understanding through exercises that imitate parts 4, 5 and 6 of the Reading and Use of English exam and part 2 of the Listening exam. Students will have the opportunity to participate in discussions and receive guidance on approaching different sections. Additionally, there is an optional extension in the form of an essay.
by Joey Vaughan-Birch
- Upper-intermediate (B2-C1)
*This lesson has been updated.
This lesson is all about lying and telling the truth – I swear! First, students will discuss some questions about lying to introduce the topic and activate their existing vocabulary. They will then have a look at some idioms on the topic, and listen to a podcast on how people lie. They move on to reading an online forum with anecdotes about people not telling the truth. Finally, they will play a game in which they tell two truths and lie, and their classmates have to question them to find out which is a lie.
by Edward Alden
This lesson looks into the life of trailblazing journalist Nellie Bly. Students will first listen to a short biography of Bly’s life and then read an article which focuses on one of her most famous investigative reports. Throughout the lesson, students will be introduced to new and interesting vocabulary and there will be opportunities for them to personalise the vocabulary in discussion activities.
by Peter Clarkin
Business English
Search for business English worksheets to use with your business English students and in your in-company classes.
- Advanced (C1-C2)
Business Exam Preparation (Higher)
This lesson looks at Reading - Part 6 and Writing - Part 1 tasks within the topic of paying attention to details. Students will also do a Speaking - Part 3 task on the subject.
by Joe Wilson
Mixed levels
*This lesson has been updated and one more level has been added.
In this lesson, students will learn about networking and its benefits. A listening exercise, which features an array of business idioms and expressions, concerns a discussion at a networking event, while a reading task focuses on the benefits of nurturing professional relationships. Additionally, there is a grammar section about how to use the passive causative, and the opportunity to engage in a role-play that looks at ideas expressed in the lesson.
by Joey Vaughan-Birch
This lesson focuses on the idea of golden handcuffs – a term used to describe financial incentives that are so attractive that they create a strong motivation for an employee to remain with a company. A listening task revolves around a podcast in which a former consultant explains how he was left exhausted by working long hours for a high salary, while the reading comprehension looks at the concept of golden handcuffs in more detail. There is a section on business idioms, opportunities for discussion, and a crossword to review the vocabulary.
BREAKING NEWS LESSONS
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A medical breaking news lesson about a new type of bread that could help to prevent asthma, with a report focusing on the news story, and an article examining the chronic illness in greater detail. Students will learn related vocabulary, practise reading and listening skills and reinforce their new vocabulary with conversation practice.
by David J Marriott
This lesson looks at an incident where police were forced to enter a family’s home. Students will listen to a news story and read an article about how to identify a conspiracy theory. Exercises focus on reading and listening comprehension, related vocabulary and offer students the chance to discuss questions on the topic.
by Joe Wilson
*Note: The news story involves gun violence that results in death. While it is not explored at all, there is also mention of paedophiles. It is strongly recommended that you read the tapescript and the article before deciding if it is appropriate material for your class.
A breaking news lesson about the recent appointment of Muhammad Yunus as interim leader of Bangladesh, with a news report focusing on the story, and an article in which four students discuss protesting. Students will learn related vocabulary, practise reading and listening skills and reinforce their new vocabulary with conversation practice.
by David J Marriott
In this lesson, students will look at the impact of drug pollution on marine life. The listening task is centred around the recent discovery that sharks off the coast of Brazil were found to contain cocaine. There is then a short text on the dangers of forever chemicals, known as PFAS, in which students are required to choose the correct preposition. The reading comprehension meanwhile looks at findings from the UK, in which marine life was found to have been heavily affected by recreational drugs. There are discussion points and vocabulary sections and throughout the lesson.
Exam Preparation
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Use this plan after finishing all the lessons in the Listening unit of the B2 First course plan. Students will complete exam-style and other tasks to check their recall of some of the language points presented in these lessons. Students will also be able to reflect on their progress and formulate a study plan to maximize their score on the exam. An optional pronunciation extension task is also provided.
by Stephanie Hirschman
Occupational English Test (OET)
This lesson focuses on writing a referral for a mental health disorder. Students will have to answer comprehension questions based on the doctor’s notes and then write a referral letter. Upon completion of the writing task, students will have a discussion focused on mental health treatment.
by Patrice Crysler
- Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
PET for Schools
This is the second lesson for Unit 3 of PET for Schools. The general theme of Unit 3 is All around the world and this lesson focuses on the natural world. The lesson can be summarised in three parts. First students look at the names of different wild animals and words associated with describing them. This is followed by grammar 1. Then they focus Listening Part 3 with an introduction to the past continuous with past simple and further practice.
by Jeanette Corbett
This is the sixth lesson for Unit 2 of PET for Schools. The general theme of Unit 2 is All around me and this lesson reviews the vocabulary and language of the unit as well as focusing on Listening exam Part 4. There are also mini reviews for both Writing and Speaking.
Medical English
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This is a video lesson on the importance of good communication for healthcare professionals. First, students will learn some words related to the topic, then watch the video and answer comprehension questions. They will then practise the intonation for listing factors and record a voice message to a friend about the video. Finally, they will reconstruct key parts of the script using their own words.
by Edward Alden
Legal English
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In this lesson, students will look at different aspects of civil law. The first exercise serves as an introduction to the topic, and highlights key vocabulary. Students will then be asked to decide which crimes fall under the umbrella of civil law. There is a listening exercise that explains the process of a civil case hearing from the point of view of a judge, and a short reading task that looks at a seminal case. Finally, there is a game involving flashcards that reviews vocabulary from the lesson.
This lesson examines legislation aimed at restricting social media access for people under the age of 16. A radio debate highlights two opposing viewpoints to this proposal, and explores the potential implications. There is a reading comprehension that looks at the issue in more detail, focusing on the role of technology companies. Finally, there is an opportunity to practise the vocabulary used in the lesson in a role-play exercise.
by Joey Vaughan-Birch
English For Kids
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Elementary (A1-A2)
This is the final lesson for Unit 2 of Kids (7-9).
The focus of this lesson is a test to evaluate their knowledge of the language and words from Unit 2. The lesson concludes with a self-evaluation task.
This is the final lesson for Unit 6 for Kids (7-9). The focus of this lesson is a test to evaluate their knowledge of the language and words from Unit 6. The lesson concludes with a self-evaluation task.
English For Teenagers
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The topic of this lesson is confidence. Students will learn vocabulary related to the video, which gives three tips to boost confidence. The grammar point is on sentences with ‘’if only’’. There is an opportunity for discussion on the topic and an optional writing activity. Finally, there is an extension or homework task for students to choose something new to learn on their own.
by J. S. Fox
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NewsBite is aimed at teenagers and comprises short news stories to be read and/or listened to, which can be used in a number of ways. The main concept is that students will practise their reading and listening skills through fresh and compact content, which will also serve as a springboard for discussion and other tasks to practise productive skills. This week’s articles are about: how England and France celebrated the anniversary of a historic event; a man who lost his job for hanging his own painting in a famous art gallery; Mount Etna’s record-breaking smoke rings; an update of a traditional game; some evidence showing humans and foxes were prehistoric best friends; and the celebration of the oldest living land mammal.
NewsBite is aimed at teenagers and comprises short news stories to be read and/or listened to, which can be used in a number of ways. The main concept is that students will practise their reading and listening skills through fresh and compact content, which will also serve as a springboard for discussion and other tasks to practise productive skills. This week’s articles are about: a book written by primary school children, a discussion on whether Harry Potter fans should ‘grow up’, Idris Elba’s futuristic plan of transforming an island in Sierra Leone into an eco-friendly city, the ‘language’ differences between generations at work, the rise in marriages in China and a historical moment for German Parliament.
The topic of this lesson is a distraction, often connected to the use of technology and social media. Students will learn vocabulary from a video suggesting ways to deal with distraction. There is also a short conversation between two people on the problem of distracted driving. The language point is informal language. Students will have the opportunity to discuss their experience with distractions. Finally, there is an optional homework task to focus on one area of distraction for themselves.
Course Plans
- Intermediate (B1-B2)
- Starter (A0-A1)
English for Special Purposes
Exam preparation
English for Teenagers
English for Kids
Level: Elementary (A1-A2)
This motivating, effective and easy to deliver course plan covers vocabulary and grammar for A1/A2 level, as well as giving practice in all four skills. The 32 lessons are grouped in thematic blocks of four and graded, so the level of difficulty increases as students progress through the course. Language from earlier units is recycled in later ones. It is recommended that students follow the lessons in order, but it is possible to use each unit in any order or as a stand-alone lesson. Each block of four worksheets provides balanced practice in receptive and productive skills to reflect the needs of this level of learners, with an emphasis on listening and speaking. Pronunciation support is embedded in the course. All 32 units follow the same pattern: a warmup, listening or reading input, language point explanation, structured practice, speaking or writing activity, extra practice/homework, and an optional extension to serve as a filler or cooler. Within this basic sequence a good variety of activity types are provided. Four review lessons are also provided which each cover two blocks (or eight lesson plans). This course plan can also be used for 1-1 teaching and can be adapted for students working at a faster or slower pace. Lessons are available in both British and American English.
In these review exercises, students will check their understanding of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and social English from Units 28-35 of the A1 course plan. If all the activities are completed, a score out of 100 is easily generated. The final activity can be extended as a speaking assessment, which can be scored separately. There is also an opportunity for students to complete an "I can" assessment, to reflect on their learning.
In these review exercises, students will check their understanding of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and social English from Units 10-17 of the A1 course plan. If all the activities are completed, a score out of 100 is easily generated. The final activity can be extended as a speaking assessment, which can be scored separately. There is also an opportunity for students to complete an "I can" assessment, to reflect on their learning.
In these review exercises, students will check their understanding of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and social English from Units 19-26 of the A1 course plan. If all the activities are completed, a score out of 100 is easily generated. The final activity can be extended as a speaking assessment, which can be scored separately. There is also an opportunity for students to complete an "I can" assessment, to reflect on their learning.
In these review exercises, students will check their understanding of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and social English from Units 1-8 of the A1 course plan. If all the activities are completed, a score out of 100 is easily generated. The final activity can be extended as a speaking assessment, which can be scored separately. There is also an opportunity for students to complete an "I can" assessment, to reflect on their learning.
by Stephanie Hirschman
Students identify personal items that they carry with them every day and then listen to a classroom dialogue about lost items. The language point is possessive adjectives and pronouns. Students activate this language in a structured writing activity. There is also an optional extension vocabulary activity relating to different types of bags.
Students identify and compare some jobs and then listen to/read a text about a teacher’s typical working day. The language point is the present simple for daily routines, including negatives, yes/no questions and short answers. They activate this language by interviewing a classmate about their typical day and writing a short text. There is a short optional extension activity about pronouncing yes/no questions with a rising intonation.
by Stephanie Hischman
Students identify hotel facilities and listen to a check-in dialogue. They find out how to describe where things are in a hotel and activate the target language in a speaking roleplay. The lesson also includes a short optional extension activity related to how floors of buildings are numbered in the UK and the US.
Students identify furniture and rooms and listen to a house tour. They are then introduced to There is/are and preposition phrases which describe location and practice describing rooms to each other in a pairwork drawing dictation. The lesson also includes a short optional extension activity related to linking of final consonant and initial vowel sounds in sentences, for example: There's a table.
Students define vocabulary related to sweet things and listen to a shopkeeper talking about what different customers buy. The language point is object pronouns and students activate the target language in a structured interview. There is also a short optional extension activity which offers practice in pronunciation and vocabulary development related to the topic.
Students define free-time activities and listen to a conversation between two people with different lifestyles. They learn how to ask present simple questions about habits and routines and how to use adverbs of frequency in their answers. Students interview their partner about exercise and food habits. There is also a short optional extension activity related to sports collocations with the verbs go, play and do .
Students identify animals and habitats and read a text about animal abilities to complete a quiz. They are then introduced to comparative forms of adjectives and activate this language by discussing and explaining their preferences. There is a short optional extension activity relating to the pronunciation of stressed and weak forms in comparative sentences.
Students categorise skills needed for two types of jobs and listen to an informal job interview. They then learn about the use of can/can’t to describe abilities and skills, focusing on form and pronunciation. Students interview their partner about what they can and can't do, and there is an optional extension activity which encourages students to reflect on their skills and abilities in English.
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