This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Grammar class about gradable and non-gradable adjectives. Students learn some key vocabulary needed to understand the concepts in the class before learning the function of gradable adjectives. Students test their understanding using a concept check before describing photographs using a gradable adjective. The concept of non-gradable adjectives is introduced followed by another concept check. Students then identify gradable and non-gradable adjectives from a list. Students then read an email and correct any mistakes they find. Two interactive discussions end the class.

This is pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about cooking. Students activate prior knowledge of the topic by completing a short quiz, after which they discuss some questions about food/cooking with a partner. Target language (cooking verbs) is then introduced using photographs. Students then match each cooking verb to a suitable food e.g. bake + bread. There is another opportunity for discussion, after which the students discuss the pros and cons of eating out or at home. Finally, students perform a role play. A supplementary activity sees students deciding which international cuisine is the best.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about habits. The first activity sees students describing three images with their partner to activate prior knowledge. Target language (various habits) is elicited using photographs, which students discuss using discussion questions. Students then brainstorm bad habits, after which they consolidate their learning by completing three discussion activities (agree or disagree, discussion, rank and defend).

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about the internet. Students first brainstorm what activities they can do online. Then they discuss basic questions about the internet. Target language (website, search engine, download, stream, router, virus) is introduced using photographs. Students confirm understanding by choosing the correct piece of vocabulary in a gap-fill reading activity. Another opportunity for discussion follows. Prior to reading an article about the pros and cons of the internet, students describe a picture showing a girl sleeping next to a mobile phone. Students then answer comprehension questions about the text. Two interactive discussion activities follow.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about housing. Students describe photographs of various types of house before a simple discussion about where they live. Target language (garage, loft/attic, balcony, patio, fireplace, utility room) is then introduced. Students confirm their understanding by matching the vocabulary to its meaning, after which they discuss questions using the vocabulary. A reading activity follows, in which students read housing advertisements in Manchester, UK. They confirm their understanding of the advertisements by matching pictures of the houses to the descriptions. Students finish the class by discussing their opinions about some statements, as well as designing their own house.

This a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL speaking class about holidays. Students begin the class with a description of some photographs of holidays, after which they discuss their last holiday with a partner. Target language (luggage, guided tour, currency, souvenir, resort, hotel reservation) is introduced using photographs, after which students read sentences and complete a gap-fill using this new vocabulary. In a controlled practice activity, students then use the newly-introduced vocabulary in a discussion. The penultimate activity involves students stating their ideal holiday. Finally, students read about four types of holiday (a tour of European capitals, a Hawaiian beach holiday, a hiking trip to Peru, and a city break in New York) before discussing their favourite option.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about hiking. Students describe photographs followed by a short quiz. Students look at photographs of hiking equipment before discussing hiking as a general activity. More detailed discussion questions follow. Students then consolidate their learning using a pros/cons discussion followed by a debate.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL speaking class about feelings. Students will learn vocabulary related to feelings, after which they learn the pronunciation of each word. Then there is a concept check exercise to confirm the students’ understanding. Finally, students discuss in free activities.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL speaking class about clothing. The class begins with a brainstorm activity, followed by a short discussion for students. Students then learn some vocabulary about clothing, after which they check their understanding with a gap fill exercise. Students have another short discussion then they play a game of Guess Who using an image of different people. This is followed by a short reading activity and a comprehension activity. Some further vocabulary describing clothing allows students to complete the final free speaking activity, in which they describe people’s clothing.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL speaking class about hospitals. Students will learn vocabulary related to hospitals, after which they use the vocabulary in a sentence to confirm their understanding. Students then learn the pronunciation of each word. Then there is a short dialogue and two opportunities for freer practice using the target language.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL speaking class about family. Students begin by looking at a picture of a family for context. Next, they discuss with a partner some basic questions about family members. After that, there is a short reading activity after which students answer true or false questions about the information in the text. Students then complete a concept checking exercise followed by another discussion. The class ends with two more free practice activities using the target language.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL speaking class about illness. Students first brainstorm their prior knowledge of illnesses, after which target language is introduced using photographs. Students then practice the form of the vocabulary in a sentence, followed by an opportunity to drill pronunciation. Students then read a short dialogue between a doctor and a patient. Next, students answer comprehension questions about the text. In the next part of the class, students brainstorm what they do when they are sick. Further vocabulary about medicine is introduced, after which students again drill pronunciation. Students end the class with two discussion activities.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL speaking class (suitable for adults due to references to alcohol) about food and drink. Students begin the class by brainstorming different types of food, after which they discuss some questions with a partner. Next, students learn some vocabulary (pie, yoghurt, breakfast cereal, seafood, crisps, cake) and complete a concept check exercise. Students then have another opportunity to discuss the target language with a partner. Next, students learn some common drinks (soft drinks, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, soy milk, beer). Finally, students engage in freer activities including agree or disagree, and rank and defend.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about animals. Like the Beginner class, students first read descriptions of animals before trying to guess them. This activity activates prior knowledge of animals. Students then spend two minutes brainstorming as many animals as they know before looking at target language using images. There is then an opportunity to drill pronunciation, after which students match each animal to an appropriate adjective. Students then engage in various free discussion activities with partners.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL speaking class about weather. The class begins with a description of various weather. Students then discuss weather in their country, after which they learn key vocabulary related to weather conditions. A gap-fill exercise follows, where students demonstrate their understanding of the target language. A short reading activity follows with comprehension checks and a speaking activity. Finally, students have the opportunity to utilise the target language by describing a weather forecast using a map of China.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL speaking class about pets. Students begin with a word-linking exercise, after which they discuss the topic of pets. Next, students learn vocabulary about pets and complete an exercise to check their understanding. Students discuss the vocabulary then complete two short reading activities and check their understanding with respective comprehension check activities. They then compare pros and cons of pets and finish the lesson with a role play activity.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL speaking class about hobbies. Students begin by describing activities they see in a picture. They then have an introductory discussion about hobbies before looking at some examples using photographs. A gap-fill exercise consolidates their understanding before they engage in further freer speaking activities.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about farming. Students will first describe photographs of farming before discussing basic ideas about farming. Target language (barn, tractor, dairy, poultry, farmer, crops) is shown using pictures. Concept check is completed using a gap-fill with the target language. Students discuss their own experiences with the target language. Next, students read a text about dairy farming and answer comprehension questions. Students then discuss predictions about farming in the future before discussing the pros and cons of being a farmer. The final activity is another discussion.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about movies. Students describe three photographs, each showing something related to movies (director, theatre, scared). Students discuss their experiences of movies. Target language (action, sci-fi, drama, romance, comedy, horror) is introduced using well-known Hollywood movie posters. Students then choose a suitable adjective to describe each type of movie. Students move on to discuss movie genres in detail before giving their opinions in an agree/disagree activity. Students discuss the pros and cons of watching movies at the cinema or on a phone before reading a short text about someone’s opinions on movie genres. The class ends with a comprehension check.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about mythical creatures. Students first brainstorm how many (real) animals they can think of, before discussing the concept of fantasy creatures. Target language (griffin, minotaur, centaur, unicorn, werewolf, phoenix) is introduced using images. Students then read a description of each creature to check their understanding. Further discussion about the mythical creatures follows. A reading activity followed by comprehension check is completed next. Finally, students discuss the scariest mythical creature and design their own using the images shown in the target language stage.