This free festive lesson plan offers English students a different take on the holiday season. The lesson is based on an animated video that offers an alternative point of view about the origins of Christmas. The narrator suggests that the traditions, colours and folklore connected to Christmas all originate from Read more…
This discussion based English lesson is based on two award winning short films that share the same themes of stereotyping and prejudice. Strangers is an dark and atmospheric short film set on a late night train whereas Traction is a light hearted comedy based on the contemporary protocols of modern dating. Both films generate great discussion topics that challenge assumptions about people.
This lesson plan is based on a 2011 TED Talk by renowned British designer, Thomas Heatherwick, where he discusses four of his most innovative projects. The lesson plan includes a PowerPoint presentation and variety of exercises that involve listening practice, note taking, discussion and an introduction to cognitive language and how it is used for discussing abstract concepts.
An free listening lesson plan is based on a presentation by best selling author Dan Pink. The lesson includes a discussion around the subject of motivation and a task based learning exercise.
This thought provoking lesson is based on a poetic TED Talks presentation by Clint Smith. The speaker gives an evocative spoken word presentation on the themes of courage, compassion and integrity. The language focus of the lesson is the use of metaphor and simile. Students are asked to interpret the Read more…
In this listening lesson, Jordan Peterson talks about the characteristics needed for certain types of professions. The lesson focuses on listening skills, but also includes a discussion and task based exercise where students will create a range of interview questions for their peers. Students will also develop their vocabulary as Read more…
This challenging and thoroughly engaging lesson is based around an intriguing presentation that explores the social habits of people. The language focus is on how we use metaphor, simile and adjective structures to discuss abstract topics; abstract topics such as: What is happiness? Also, aside from the Cambridge exam style Read more…
This is a great lesson that not only challenges your advanced learners’ listening skills, but also exercises their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. There is also an engaging post-listening speaking exercise where students discuss the topics raised in the video and the meanings of some of the rich, descriptive phrases Read more…
This listening lesson plan is based on a Big Think presentation by Tina Brown, who was the editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker for many years. She talks about how limited resources and the pressure of deadlines can inspire creative solutions. In this lesson, students will practice learning Read more…
This listening lesson plan is based on a brilliantly dark comedy by Max Sherman. This short film takes a humorous look at the secret life of an everyday office worker. Students will discuss the theme of common stereotypes within professions and consider the meaning of some common idiomatic phrases. They Read more…