Culture
Psychology
C1
General
Lifestyle
B2
Everyday English
Modern dating culture and meeting people
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for ESL teachers explores the timely topic of modern dating culture and how people meet romantic partners. This English class material uses a video and discussion activities to help students talk about their own experiences and learn relevant phrasal verbs for discussing relationships.
Culture
Psychology
Business
B1
General
B2
Everyday English
Gamification and motivation in everyday life
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the modern concept of gamification and its role in motivation. This ESL class material provides engaging activities for students to discuss how making tasks into games can improve productivity and build good habits.
Culture
Psychology
Business
C1
B2
Everyday English
The psychology of conspiracy theories
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the fascinating topic of why people believe in conspiracy theories. Based on a video about the psychology of belief, this ESL class material provides a complete lesson to develop students' critical thinking and language skills.
Culture
Psychology
Business
C1
B2
Everyday English
Understanding ASMR and sensory experiences
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the intriguing phenomenon of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) and vocabulary describing sounds.
Culture
Psychology
B1
General
B2
The history of pink
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the fascinating history of the color pink and its changing cultural associations. Students will practice the past simple tense and sequencing words while discussing fashion, history, and gender roles based on a short video.
Culture
Psychology
Business
B1
General
Lifestyle
B2
Bucket lists and life goals
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps students discuss their life goals and aspirations. This ESL class material uses a video and engaging activities to teach vocabulary and grammar for talking about dreams.
Psychology
C1
General
Lifestyle
B2
Work
Lying and deception
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the complex topics of lying and deception. This ESL class material uses a fascinating video on linguistic lie detection to improve students' critical thinking and communication skills.
Culture
Free
Psychology
Lifestyle
B2
Everyday English
Hobbies and productivity culture
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for ESL teachers explores the modern conflict between enjoying hobbies and the pressures of productivity culture. This English class material helps students discuss their own leisure experiences while practicing key vocabulary and grammar for describing them.
Culture
Psychology
Business
C1
B2
Work
Travel
Tipping culture in America
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers offers a deep dive into the complex topic of tipping culture in America. The ESL class material uses a Vox video to explore the historical roots, economic pressures, and psychological factors that shape modern tipping customs.
Free
Psychology
Business
Work
Welcome to the team: Mastering employee onboarding
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for B2 ESL students offers comprehensive English class material on employee onboarding. The lesson helps learners master business English vocabulary and grammar relevant to integrating new team members effectively.
Psychology
Business
Lifestyle
B2
Everyday English
Work
Productivity tools: Help or hindrance?
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the debate around productivity tools. Students will discuss their habits, learn key vocabulary, and analyze whether modern productivity systems are truly helpful or just a distraction, using ESL class material designed for engaging discussion.
Culture
Grammar
Psychology
General
B2
When do we become adults - Brain science and passive voice
This lesson explores the scientific definition of adulthood, focusing on brain development from adolescence into the twenties. Students will also learn and practice using various forms of the passive voice, particularly in academic and scientific contexts related to the topic.
Psychology
Lifestyle
B2
Work
The hybrid work challenge
This lesson explores the complexities of hybrid work arrangements in the modern workplace. Students will discuss personal experiences, analyze key challenges, and learn relevant business vocabulary.
Psychology
Business
B1
Work
Brainstorming techniques for creative teams
This lesson introduces various brainstorming techniques to enhance creativity within teams. Participants will learn essential strategies for preparing, facilitating, and actively engaging in productive brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas.
Technology
Free
Psychology
B2
Work
The 80/20 rule: The secret to working smarter
This lesson introduces the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. Students will learn how to apply this concept to improve productivity in various aspects of life and business.
Technology
Psychology
B2
Work
Dark patterns – The tricks websites use to make you click
This lesson explores "dark patterns", deceptive design tactics websites use to influence user behavior. Students will learn to identify these tricks and understand their impact on online experiences.
Psychology
Business
B2
Work
The IKEA effect: The psychology of building your own furniture
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.
Culture
Psychology
General
B2
The science of what makes things cute
This B2 lesson explores the fascinating science behind what humans perceive as cute, delving into evolutionary psychology and the "baby schema." Students will enhance their scientific vocabulary and practice using the passive voice and complex sentences to discuss these concepts.
Culture
Grammar
Psychology
General
Lifestyle
B2
LOL: How internet slang changed our language
This B2 lesson explores the fascinating evolution of internet slang, from acronyms to memes, and its impact on modern communication. Students will expand their vocabulary related to digital language and practice using the passive voice to discuss cultural trends.
Technology
Psychology
B1
Everyday English
Work
Staying safe from online scams
This B1 lesson helps students understand and protect themselves from various online scams. Learners will develop vocabulary related to digital fraud, analyze scam messages, and practice giving essential safety advice.
Culture
Grammar
Psychology
B2
Everyday English
Correcting common grammar mistakes
This lesson helps B2 learners identify and correct frequent English grammar mistakes. Students will practice recognizing errors related to agreement, pronouns, sentence structure, and more, enhancing their grammatical accuracy.
Psychology
Business
General
Lifestyle
B2
Work
Building and projecting confidence
This lesson helps B2 learners understand the multifaceted nature of confidence and how to actively build it. Students will explore practical techniques for projecting self-assurance through communication, body language, and mindset shifts.
Psychology
Business
General
B2
Work
The art of better arguments
This B2 lesson explores the principles of constructive argumentation, helping students understand and improve how they engage in disagreements. Students will learn to identify barriers to effective communication and apply strategies for more productive discussions.
Technology
Psychology
Lifestyle
B2
Work
Finding your focus in a world of distraction
This B2 lesson explores the concept of the "flow state" and strategies to enhance focus amidst modern distractions. Students will learn vocabulary related to concentration and productivity, and practice discussing these topics.
Psychology
B1
General
Everyday English
Work
Avoiding miscommunication
This lesson helps B1 English learners understand and prevent miscommunication.