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The science of fasting: What happens when you don't eat?

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This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the popular health trend of intermittent fasting. This ESL class material uses a video to introduce the science behind what happens to your body when you don't eat.

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Ace your next job interview

B1

This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps B1 students prepare to ace their next job interview. The ESL class material focuses on key vocabulary, body language, and common interview questions to build students' confidence and skills.

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Fighting fake news: Understanding disinformation campaigns

B2

This downloadable PDF ESL lesson plan provides essential class material for teaching students about fake news and media literacy. Students will learn the vocabulary and critical thinking skills needed to identify and discuss disinformation campaigns.

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The economics of meal kits

B2

This downloadable PDF lesson plan for ESL teachers explores the dynamic world of meal delivery services, perfect for an intermediate English class. Students will analyze business models, discuss consumer behavior, and learn key economic vocabulary related to this booming industry.

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B2

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Vinted and the circular economy

B2

This ESL lesson plan for English teachers explores the success of Vinted and the concept of the circular economy. Students at B2 level will enhance their English skills through video comprehension, vocabulary exercises, and discussions centered around sustainable business practices using this engaging class material.

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The Last of Puns: Understanding wordplay

B2

This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps students explore the art of wordplay by analyzing different types of puns. Using engaging ESL class material, including a video from the game "The Last of Us," this lesson encourages both understanding and creativity with English humor.

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B2

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How Sephora changed the beauty industry

B2

This lesson examines Sephora's revolutionary impact on the beauty retail industry. Students will explore its innovative business strategies and develop related vocabulary and grammar skills.

Technology

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Lifestyle

B2

Apps and accents: The new age of language learning

B2

This lesson explores the modern landscape of language learning, focusing on popular apps like Duolingo. Students will analyze the benefits and drawbacks of app-based learning while practicing vocabulary and grammar related to technology and education.

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B2

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The IKEA effect: The psychology of building your own furniture

B2

This lesson explores the IKEA effect and IKEA's unique business model. Students will learn how putting effort into building something increases its perceived value, while also examining IKEA's strategies for success.

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The science of fasting: What happens when you don't eat?

B1

This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the popular health trend of intermittent fasting. This ESL class material uses a video to introduce the science behind what happens to your body when you don't eat.

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Fighting fake news: Understanding disinformation campaigns

B2

This downloadable PDF ESL lesson plan provides essential class material for teaching students about fake news and media literacy. Students will learn the vocabulary and critical thinking skills needed to identify and discuss disinformation campaigns.

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Technical vocabulary for car battery manufacturing

B1

This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers provides class material for teaching technical vocabulary related to car battery manufacturing. Through a video-based lesson, students will learn key process terms and practice using the passive voice to describe industrial procedures.

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