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 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 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 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 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 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 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.