Vocabulary example lessons

Find vocabulary-building lessons organized by theme and context. Teachers can access lessons focusing on expanding word knowledge, learning collocations, understanding phrasal verbs, and mastering idioms. Each lesson presents vocabulary through authentic video content for better retention and natural usage.

What will our lives be in 100 years?
B2TechnologyLifestyleVocabularyVideo

What will our lives be in 100 years?

Explore a future where technology transforms daily life, from managing an aging population to seamless human-robot interaction, and discuss the ethical considerations involved.

Understanding the "maxxing" trend
B2LifestylePsychologyVocabularyVideo

Understanding the "maxxing" trend

Explore the 'maxxing' trend, discussing self-optimization and the pursuit of perfection while mastering the causative and practical phrases for lifestyle conversations.

The banned book that shaped modern martial arts
B2CultureVocabularyPractical EnglishVideo

The banned book that shaped modern martial arts

The banned book that shaped modern martial arts — a B2 English lesson. Learn vocabulary such as Epic saga and Bound by an honorable code. Practise concession and contrast clauses and practical phrases for recommending a book, movie, or tv series.

The rise of coffee culture
B2CultureVocabularyLifestyleVideo

The rise of coffee culture

Explore the captivating history of coffee culture, master the passive voice, and learn to network confidently over a cuppa.

Telling stories with data in 3 steps
B1BusinessPractical EnglishVocabularyVideo

Telling stories with data in 3 steps

Master the advanced art of data storytelling, learning to transform raw information into compelling narratives that resonate and persuade your audience effectively.

The history of color: tracing word origins
B2CultureVocabularyPsychologyVideo

The history of color: tracing word origins

The history of color — a B2 English lesson. Practise using non-defining relative clauses and expand vocabulary around etymology and perception.

Why do some people have wanderlust
B2TravelPsychologyVocabularyVideo

Why do some people have wanderlust

Discover the intriguing reasons behind wanderlust, expand your travel vocabulary, and master the passive voice while discussing your next adventure.

Would you pass the wallet test?
B2PsychologyVocabularyVideo

Would you pass the wallet test?

Explore the 'wallet test' to examine human honesty and ethical choices, learning key vocabulary and practical phrases for lost and found situations.

The dark origins of Disney fairy tales
B2CultureVocabularyGrammarVideo

The dark origins of Disney fairy tales

Uncover the surprisingly grim origins of Disney's classic fairy tales and explore how these beloved stories were transformed over centuries.

Vocabulary for online meetings
C1BusinessPractical EnglishVocabulary

Vocabulary for online meetings

Master the art of virtual communication with precise vocabulary and sophisticated hedging, ensuring your contributions in online meetings are always clear, polite, and impactful.

Making complaints (beginner)
A2Practical EnglishVocabularyPolite requests and indirect questions

Making complaints (beginner)

Learn how to politely make complaints in English using practical phrases and the modal verbs 'can' and 'could', based on a real-life article.

Talking about feelings (advanced)
C1PsychologyVocabularyGrammar

Talking about feelings (advanced)

Master advanced vocabulary like 'to be fraught with' and 'to bottle up your feelings', and use cleft sentences to express nuanced emotions and offer empathetic support.