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An intermediate learner who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, or leisure. They can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in a language-speaking area. They can produce simple, connected text on familiar topics and describe experiences, events, hopes, and briefly give reasons for opinions and plans.

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Social media detox and digital wellbeing
B1 Practical English Technology Psychology Grammar

Social media detox and digital wellbeing

Explore fake news and disinformation in this comprehensive lesson. Students analyze suspicious social media posts, learn key vocabulary on deception (trolls, bots, echo chambers), and watch a video on disinformation tactics. Practice expressing doubt and asking for verification i

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Starting your own business vs corporate career
B1 Work Business

Starting your own business vs corporate career

This B1 lesson helps students discuss career paths, comparing corporate life with entrepreneurship. Activities include vocabulary matching, listening, grammar on infinitives of purpose and contrast connectors, a SWOT analysis, and a role-play debate to solidify learning in practi

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Is college still worth the investment?
B1 Work Lifestyle

Is college still worth the investment?

This downloadable PDF lesson plan helps B1 ESL students discuss if college is a good investment. It uses relevant vocabulary and grammar to explore the pros and cons of higher education, leading to a comprehensive and engaging lesson for the classroom.

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Talking about your career
B1 Business Work

Talking about your career

This B1 ESL lesson helps students confidently discuss careers. Activities include warm-up discussions, vocabulary matching (job titles), a listening exercise (career planning), and a job interview role-play. Students learn phrases for ambitions, future goals, practicing present p

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Small talk at work
B1 Business Work Lifestyle Practical English

Small talk at work

This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps B1 students master small talk at work. This class material provides practical exercises and conversation starters to build confidence in professional settings, making it a valuable ESL resource.

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Sustainable living and eco-friendly choices
B1 Lifestyle General

Sustainable living and eco-friendly choices

An engaging B1 ESL lesson plan focusing on eco-friendly choices. Students learn key vocabulary and grammar for sustainability, practice giving advice with 'should' and 'how about', and discuss future plans using 'going to' and the first conditional. Culminates in creating a weekly eco-plan.

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Remote work vs working in the office
B1 Work Business Lifestyle

Remote work vs working in the office

Explore the pros and cons of remote vs. office work in this B1 ESL lesson. Discuss modern work models, build vocabulary, practice comparatives and superlatives, and design a company's work policy in an interactive role-play.

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Don't get scammed: Recognizing online fraud
B1 Free Lifestyle Technology General Practical English

Don't get scammed: Recognizing online fraud

This ESL lesson helps B1 students discuss online safety and scams, focusing on practical English for recognizing online fraud. It includes vocabulary, grammar (imperatives for warnings), and speaking activities like role-play.

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If I were a boy - Second conditional with Beyoncé
B1 Grammar Lifestyle

If I were a boy - Second conditional with Beyoncé

An engaging B1 ESL lesson plan using Beyoncé's 'If I Were a Boy' to teach the second conditional. Students engage in warm-up, vocabulary, music video analysis, lyrics completion, grammar practice, and speaking activities on hypothetical scenarios.

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Bucket lists and life goals
B1 General Lifestyle

Bucket lists and life goals

Discuss bucket lists and life goals with this engaging ESL lesson for intermediate learners. Learn vocabulary for adventurous activities, practice listening with a video, and master expressing desires (I want to, I'd like to). Create, share, and collaborate on your own life goals.

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Subscription overload
B1 Practical English Lifestyle Business

Subscription overload

Explore personal finance and 'subscription overload' in this B1 English lesson. Discuss spending habits, learn key vocabulary for recurring payments, and practice cancelling services. Features a video, grammar focus on present continuous for trends, and a customer service role-play.

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