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B2 Free Culture General

How colors got their names

Explore the fascinating history of how colors got their names with this ESL lesson plan. Based on a short video, students will delve into etymology, culture, and language evolution through activities like idiom matching, video comprehension, Past Simple Passive practice, and discussion.

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B2 Free Practical English Business Work

Effective brainstorming sessions

Equip B2 ESL students with practical English for leading effective brainstorming sessions. This lesson features a video on success secrets, key vocabulary, grammar for instructions and suggestions, useful phrases, and a structured role-play to simulate real-world meeting management.

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B2 Free Psychology Lifestyle

Building and projecting confidence

Explore the psychology of confidence with this B2 ESL lesson plan. Using a TED-Ed video, students learn vocabulary like 'growth mindset' and practice the first conditional to discuss personal growth, mindsets, and give encouraging 'pep talks'.

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B1 Free Technology Lifestyle General

Staying safe from online scams

Help B1 ESL students discuss online scams and stay safe online. This lesson uses a video on AI scams, engaging students with warm-up discussions, vocabulary matching, comprehension checks, and a role-play activity to master the third conditional for past hypothetical situations.

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B2 Grammar Free General

Correcting common grammar mistakes

This advanced English lesson uses a humorous video to correct common grammar mistakes, focusing on tricky points like double negatives, pronoun usage, and who vs. whom. Engage in activities, clear explanations, and a role-play to master difficult grammar rules.

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Psychology Free Lifestyle C1

Talking about feelings (Advanced)

This C1 lesson helps students express complex emotions. It covers advanced vocabulary/idioms, grammar for past regrets (wish/if only + past perfect) and hypotheticals (third conditional). Engaging activities (e.g., role-play) solidify nuanced emotional expression.

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Grammar Free Lifestyle General Psychology B2

How caffeine and alcohol affect your sleep

This B2 ESL lesson explores how caffeine and alcohol affect sleep, using a video by sleep scientist Matt Walker to improve listening and speaking skills on a relevant health topic.

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Free Business Grammar Work C1

The great debate: understanding the Oxford comma

Master the Oxford comma with this C1 ESL lesson! Includes video, grammar exercises, a debate, and a professional writing task to improve clarity and punctuation. Learn to avoid ambiguity in your writing.

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Free Technology Psychology Lifestyle C1

Social media and the landscape of desire

Uncover the powerful influence of social media on human desires in this C1 English lesson. Engage with a fascinating video, master advanced vocabulary, and refine your formal writing skills with nominalization for insightful discussions.

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Free Business Work Grammar B2 Practical English

Email writing essentials

Master professional email writing with this B2-level lesson. Learn to craft clear, polite, and effective messages for any workplace, covering structure, essential phrases, and key grammar points.

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Free Business Work Grammar Practical English B2

Understanding US trade tariffs and economic policy

Explore US trade tariffs in this advanced business English lesson. Students will analyze a news video, master economic vocabulary, practice the first conditional for cause-and-effect, and engage in a dynamic trade negotiation role-play.

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Free Culture Lifestyle General B1

The history of pink

This B1 lesson explores the cultural history of the color pink through video, discussion, vocabulary, and Past Simple grammar practice.

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