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 an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Speaking class about punctuality. Students are first discuss their daily routine and what happens if they are late for work. Students then read a short dialogue in which the target language (all set, meet about + time, be a bit of a squeeze, half six, might be late, on time) is introduced. After that, students will match the vocabulary to its meaning. Students practice the new vocabulary in a role play activity. They then discuss the idea of being late. Next, students brainstorm common excuses for being late, before looking at six pictures and guessing which excuse the person has used. Students then rank the best to worst excuses for being late. Finally, students learn four idioms related to time before discussing them.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Speaking class about pet peeves. Students are introduced to the topic using pictures of things people often get annoyed about (invading personal space, eating loudly, talking on the phone loudly). Students then discuss things that irritate them personally and how they react. Target language (queue jumping, cracking knuckles, chewing loudly, not indicating when turning in a car, arriving late, interrupting) is introduced in pictures. Students then discuss their own pet peeve using the vocabulary. Next, students brainstorm ways in which they can show annoyance. Students then read a dialogue between two people. Students should find the ways in which the people express annoyance. Students then match vocabulary from the text to the correct preposition. After that, students practice using the vocabulary in a speaking activity. Next, students rank and defend the thing which annoys them most, before finishing the lesson with a descriptive activity using images.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Speaking class about service jobs. Students first brainstorm as many jobs as they know. They then discuss their own job. Target language (flight attendant, call centre rep, barista, housekeeper, personal trainer, security guard) is introduced using pictures. Students then match the job with the equipment that person needs to do their job. Students then discuss their interest in jobs. Prior to reading an article about the service sector, students look at a pyramid showing primary sector, secondary sector and tertiary sector. Students should be encouraged to think about the different types of employment. Students then answer comprehension questions about the text before they finish the class by discussing service jobs in an agree/disagree activity.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Speaking class about university. Students first look at pictures of things associated with university. They then discuss some questions about university activities, subjects and university in their culture. Target language (campus, fresher, degree, professor, scholarship, group work) is introduced in pictures. Students then choose the correct word to complete a sentence. Next, students discuss the words in pairs. After that, students rank and defend the subject they would most like to study. Next, students read an article about studying in the UK. They then answer comprehension questions. To finish the class, students make predictions about university in the future and discuss the pros and cons of studying abroad.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Speaking class about risks. Students begin by describing pictures showing people doing risky activities (gambling, investing, skydiving). Students then discuss their concept of risk and examples of risks. Target language (investments, gambling, rock-climbing, dangerous driving, crime, free-diving) is introduced in pictures. Students rank the most to least dangerous activity. After that, they discuss the risky activities they learned. Before reading an article about free-climber Alex Honnold, students look at pictures of him climbing a cliff with no ropes. Students answer questions about the text before finishing the class with an interactive agree/disagree activity.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Grammar class about adjective endings. Students will learn the difference in meaning between adjectives ending in +ed and adjectives ending in +ing. Gap-fill exercises, a reading activity and a discussion provide students with the opportunity to practice and produce the target language.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL Grammar class about pronouns. Students will learn all 21 pronouns (subject, object, possessive) as well as the difference between possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives. Gap-fill activities after the introduction of each type of pronoun allow students to test their understanding. Students end the class by reading a text about a school trip to a planetarium, in which they must find examples of the pronouns they have learned.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL Grammar class about nouns. Students will learn about the various types of noun in English: common, proper, abstract, concrete, countable and uncountable, collective. Each noun is introduced with a picture and exercises to consolidate learning follow each introduction to each noun.

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 a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Grammar class about conjunctions. Students learn the concept of conjunctions and why they are used. Students complete gap-fill exercises for each conjunction (and, or, but, even though, although, because, so, as, since, when). A discussion and noughts-and-crosses exercise give students the chance to practice with the language.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Grammar class about adverbs of time. Students will learn key vocabulary (adverb, definite, indefinite) to help them understand grammatical terms they encounter in the class. The basic concept of adverbs is introduced before students focus on why we use adverbs of time. Students learn the three key types (when, how long, how often) and practice with various brainstorming and gap-fill activities. Students test their understanding using concept check questions. Discussion and reading activities allow students to produce the language individually.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Grammar class about reflexive pronouns. Students will learn the difference between an object pronoun and a reflexive pronoun. Students learn general rules for using reflexive pronouns, including which pronoun to use if the subject’s gender is not known, showing emphasis using reflexive pronouns and showing that an action is completed by the subject alone. Next, they practice the language with gap-fill exercises, a reading activity and a discussion.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Grammar class about repeated action in the past tense. Students learn the form and function of the structures ‘used to’ and ‘would’ in positive and negative sentences and questions. Students learn the difference between stative and action verbs and which structure can be used with each. Students consolidate their learning with a reading activity and concept check activity.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Grammar class about subject-object questions. Students will learn the form and function of questions about a subject and an object. Concept check questions allow students to test their understanding and they can complete controlled exercises. A reading activity, discussion and spot-the-error activity further consolidate students’ learning.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about compound adjectives. Students learn key vocabulary they need to understand the grammar before describing some pictures. Students learn what a compound adjective is and how it is formed. Students learn the eight types of compound adjectives before testing their knowledge in an activity where they identify each type according to the rules they learned. Students then practice making their own compound adjectives using prompts. Students complete a reading activity in which they identify compound adjectives. Finally, students have a chance to use the language in a discussion with their partners.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about the passive voice. Students will learn to recognise the passive voice followed by the function and form. Students will also learn to recognise and use the present passive continuous aspect. Reading activities will help students to recognise the passive voice.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about the future continuous aspect. Students look at a picture to contextualise the class. Students learn the form and function of the future continuous before practicing making a future continuous sentence in a controlled exercise. Students then read a short story about two friends who go fishing. The students must identify examples of the future continuous and explain the exact function of the example. Students then practice changing the form of sentences between positive, negative and interrogative. Finally, students discuss with a partner, using the language.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about compound nouns. Students brainstorm some compound nouns they already know related to water and air. Students then learn the form and function of compound nouns before drilling the stress on compound nouns. Next, students identify whether each compound noun is countable or uncountable. Students will complete more controlled exercises before reading an article and identifying compound nouns based on what they have learned so far. A discussion ends the class.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about gerunds. Students will learn to recognise the gerund and its functions using a contextual reading activity. Students learn what the function of the gerund is when used as a subject. Students test their understanding using a concept check before they complete a gap-fill exercise. Students then learn about the gerund when used as an object before completing another gap-fill exercise. Next, the gerund used as a subject complement, as well as the difference between object and subject complement, is introduced. Students then learn some key vocabulary before completing a reading activity.