This an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about beauty. Students first describe two pictures, one showing make-up and another showing plastic surgery). The students should be encouraged to think about different beauty standards. Vocabulary is then introduced using pictures (cosmetics, plastic surgery, vitamins and supplements, hair styling, teeth whitening, moisturise). Students then match key words to the different pieces of vocabulary e.g. dentist - teeth whitening. A discussion activity follows. In preparation for a reading activity, students look at a photograph of a beauty contest. Next, key words in the text are previewed. after reading the article on beauty pageants, students answer comprehension questions. Finally, they discuss their opinions with partners in an agree/disagree activity.

A pair of EFL flashcards detailing the present perfect continuous and the prepositions ‘for’ and ‘since’. Suitable for intermediate learners of English as a foreign language.

A pair of EFL flashcards detailing the basic uses of the past simple and past continuous (single or repeated past actions, ongoing past actions). Suitable for beginner learners of English as a foreign language.

A pair of EFL flashcards detailing the basic uses of the present simple and present continuous (repeated and permanent actions and temporary ongoing actions). Suitable for beginner learners of English as a foreign language.

A pair of EFL flashcards detailing the basic uses of the present perfect (finished actions affecting the present, ongoing past actions and general experiences in the past). Suitable for beginner learners of English as a foreign language.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about education in the UK. Students discuss their own education before doing a quiz about education in the UK. Students learn key words in preparation for a reading activity (compulsory, grammar school, academy, pupil, vital, tier). Students read a text about the British education system and answer comprehension questions. Students then learn the different options for post-16 education (vocational school, college, sixth form) before comparing education in the UK to their own country.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Grammar class about inversion. Students will learn the concept of inversion and its rhetorical uses. Students learn about limiting adverbs which normally precede inversion. The form of inversion using negative adverbs is learned. Students read an article and identify examples of inversion. Students then answer comprehension questions. Next, inversion including conditional sentences are learned. The final activity sees students converting a normal sentence into an inverted sentence.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about emergencies. Students first brainstorm examples of emergencies, after which they look at images of the target language (fire, car crash, heart attack, hypothermia, broken bone, robbery). Students discuss general knowledge questions about emergencies. Next, students look at images of an emergency (falling into a frozen lake/river). Images of what to do in case of this emergency are shown, which students must put into the correct order. Students then read a sentence for each image and put them into the correct order. Further discussion about emergencies follows. Two free production activities (rank and defend the most serious emergency, discussion about if a given situation is an emergency or not) end the class.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about electronics. Students first brainstorm prior knowledge of electronics, after which they discuss their own experiences with electronic devices. The target language (smartphone, camera, tablet, smartwatch, wireless speaker, e-reader) is introduced using images. Students then drill the structure “for …ing” to show purpose by describing the use of each device. Students then discuss their preferred brands as well as how technology changes over time. After that, students discuss the pros and cons of each device. In preparation for a role play between a parent and child, students look at and describe a picture of a young girl with a smartphone. Finally, home appliance vocabulary (fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, stove and oven) are introduced in images. Students then rank the most to least useful.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about driving. Students first read short sentences describing something related to driving, which they must guess. The target language (speed limit, traffic lights, petrol station, manual (gearbox), motorway, driving license) is introduced using images. Students then drill pronunciation of the vocabulary, after which they discuss it with a partner using question prompts. Students then look at images and short sentences as context for a reading activity, which is about the congestion charge in London. Students answer true/false questions to check their understanding. Two free production activities follow.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Speaking class about the James Webb Space Telescope. Students first look at images showing various ideas related to outer space. An introductory discussion about astronomy follows. Target language related to the James Webb telescope (magnify, diameter, mirror, infrared, deploy, hexagon) is introduced in pictures. Students then complete a gap-fill activity using the vocabulary. A discussion expanding upon the target language follows. Students then read a summary text about the James Webb telescope, before reading an article about it. Students answer comprehension questions to demonstrate understanding. Finally, students complete two interactive speaking activities in pairs or groups.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about gardening. Students first describe images of gardens, after which they discuss gardening in general with a partner. Target language (lawn, soil, shrubs, pond, path, flowerbed) is introduced using photographs. Students confirm their understanding by choosing the correct piece of vocabulary for each sentence. A discussion then follows. Next, students look at a birds-eye view of a garden plan, which they should describe. Next, students can design their own garden (recommend printing slide 12). Finally, students give their opinions using agree/disagree statements.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about stress. Students first describe pictures of people suffering from stress. Students should be encouraged to think about the causes of stress. Students then discuss general questions about stress. After that, students read a text about stress and its consequences. Target language (meditation, exercise, stress ball, sleep well, breathing exercise, therapist) is introduced in pictures. Four free production activities (rank and defend, pros and cons, discussion, agree/disagree) consolidate students’ learning and provide multiple opportunities to produce the language.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about video games. Students first brainstorm the various uses they have for computers. They then complete a short quiz about video games. Students then complete another brainstorm, this time the genres of video games. Target language (sandbox, first-person shooter, role-playing, racing, puzzle, action-adventure) is introduced in images. Pronunciation of each word is drilled, followed by a reading activity about video games and their effects. Students then answer multiple-choice comprehension questions and choose the correct answer based on the article. Finally, students discuss their opinions about some statements on video games.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Speaking class about asteroid mining. Students begin by looking at three images of asteroids and mining. Teachers should encourage students to describe each picture using vocabulary related to the topic. A basic discussion about the concept of mining follows. Target language (elements, drill, ore, remote mining, radiation, rare earth metals) is introduced using pictures. A gap-fill activity follows. Students then discuss the vocabulary. Next, students read an article about asteroid mining, which they then answer comprehension questions about. Students then discuss the pros and cons of asteroid mining. Next, students debate asteroid mining. Finally, students unscramble the vocabulary they learned in the class.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Speaking class about superstition. Students first guess then learn the meaning of superstition. Next, students brainstorm as many superstitions as they can. A short discussion about luck follows. Target language related to superstitions (black cat, Friday the 13th, walking under a ladder, touch wood, wish on a shooting star, four-leaf clover) is introduced in pictures. Students then decide which of these superstitions is lucky and which are unlucky. Next, students discuss these superstitions compared to those in their country/culture. After that, students state their opinions in an agree/disagree activity. After that, the students read a text about a superstitious person called Sarah. They then answer comprehension questions. Finally, students perform a role-play based on the text.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL Grammar class about the present simple and present continuous aspects. Students will learn the form and function of both aspects and the differences between them. Gap-fill and speaking activities provide students with the opportunity to consolidate their learning.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Grammar class about the present continuous aspect for future actions. Students will learn the difference between present continuous for present actions and future actions. Students also learn when not to use the present continuous for future actions. An interactive speaking activity allows students to practice using the target language. A reading activity and a discussion end the class.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about phrasal verbs. Students will learn the difference between a verb and a phrasal verb and how to recognise them. Students will also learn that phrasal verbs are most commonly used in spoken English, and to learn their meanings by comparing them with more formal verbs. Students learn the form of a phrasal verb by looking at the main verb and the particle. The most common particles are reviewed. Students read a text and identify the phrasal verbs. Separable and inseparable phrasal verbs are then studied. Finally, students learn the difference between transitive and intransitive phrasal verbs. Gap-fill exercises help students to consolidate their learning.

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.