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 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.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about articles. Students will learn the difference between the indefinite and definite article. Concept check questions test students’ understanding and gap-fill exercises allow students to implement what they have learned in controlled exercises. Students also learn the difference between ‘a’ and ‘one’. Students complete a quiz where they choose the correct article for each gap. In addition, students read an article and complete the gaps with correct articles. Students discuss the most important invention with a partner before ending the class with a final concept check.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about the 0, 1st, and 2nd conditional. Students learn the functions and differences in form between each conditional. Transformation exercises allow students to practice making their own conditional sentences. Students also learn the phrase ‘if I were you’ for giving advice.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Grammar class about the 3rd conditional. Students review the 0, 1st and 2nd conditionals before engaging in a thought experiment to imagine a different past. Students learn the form and function of the 3rd conditional in detail using examples and concept check questions. Students complete gap-fill exercises and a reading activity in which they imagine alternate scenarios using the 3rd conditional. Students practice using the 3rd conditional orally in a discussion.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about the present perfect aspect. Students look at an example of the past simple and the present perfect to see the difference in meaning. The form and functions of the present perfect is then introduced with example sentences. The difference between the simple past and present perfect is emphasised. Students learn the past participle and activate their prior knowledge by completing a list of commonly-used past participles. Students then learn to use common general adverbs of time with the present perfect compared to the past simple, which uses specific adverbs of time. Students then learn the difference between ‘for’ and ‘since’ when used with the present perfect. Adverbs (already, just, still, yet) commonly used with the present perfect are learned and practiced. Students finish the class with a discussion using the present perfect.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Grammar class about conditional conjunctions. Students will learn the conjunctions unless, even if, as long as, provided. They will learn the form and function of each before completing a controlled exercise and a concept check. A reading activity and a discussion are also included.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about showing regret. Students review their understanding of regret before learning key phrases to show regret (wish + past perfect, if only + past perfect, should + present perfect, regret + gerund). Students test their understanding using concept check questions and practice the language in gap-fill and transformation activities.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about showing permission. Students read dialogues and find examples of giving, refusing, and asking for permission. Students learn formal and informal ways of performing each function. Role play activities allow students to practice using the key phrases. Students complete a discussion at the end.

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 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.