This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about night. Students first describe some photographs of nighttime. Next they brainstorm activities that are typically done at night before looking at the target language (stargazing, moonlight, dusk, nighttime walk, bonfire). Students discuss their nighttime activities and the concept of nocturnal animals. Students give opinions in an agree/disagree activity before having a debate about whether to stay at home or go out at night.

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.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL speaking class about music. Students begin by activating prior knowledge using photographs, after which they discuss their experiences with music. Target language is then introduced using photographs. Students then confirm their comprehension of each genre of music by matching the genre to the instruments commonly used. A further discussion is introduced. Various free conversation activities are then completed to consolidate students’ learning.

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 libraries. Students describe photographs to their partner before discussing the concept of reading books. Target language (bookshelf, librarian, fiction, non-fiction, checkout desk and spine) is introduced. Students move their focus to discussing libraries in detail. The final three activities are free discussion activities (agree or disagree, pros and cons, debate).

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 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 feelings. Students begin the lesson by reading four sentences and describing how they would feel in each situation. Students then look at six images, each of which shows a feeling (lonely, bored, stressed, shy, proud, confident). The pronunciation and form of each word is then drilled. Students then read a short text about a girl called Danielle and her first day at a new job. Students use the target language by confirming their understanding of the text. Two free discussion activities are then completed.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about fast food. Students begin by describing photographs showing common things associated with fast food. Students then brainstorm the fast food they know already. Target language (hamburger, French fries, onion rings, hot dog, burrito, fried chicken) is then shown using photographs. Students then discuss fast food in their own experiences. The next activity is a reading task where students complete a gap-fill, followed by three free discussion activities.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about exercise. Students begin by describing photographs then brainstorming different types of exercise. Six exercises (skipping, push-ups, planking, weight-lifting, sit-ups, yoga) are then introduced in photographs. The difference between sport and exercise is then elicited and confirmed before students consolidate their learning in three free discussion activities.

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.

A pre-intermediate (CEFR B1) speaking class about drinks. Includes vocabulary, discussions, and other interactive activities.

A beginner (CEFR A2) speaking class for adult and teenage EFL learners. Includes vocabulary, discussions, and other interactive activities.

A CEFR A2 level speaking class for adult and teenage EFL learners. Includes vocabulary, discussions, and other interactive activities.

A Beginner speaking (CEFR A2) class for adults and high school learners of English as a Second Language. The class includes vocabulary, discussions, and other interactive activities.

A speaking class designed for adults and teenagers on the topic of animals. The level is CEFR B2 and includes vocabulary, discussion questions, and other interactive activities.