This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about restaurants. Students first describe imagery of restaurants before discussing their own experiences. Target language (waiter, menu, chef, starter, cutlery, main course) is shown using images. Students confirm their understanding by reading sentences and choosing the correct item of vocabulary for a gap-fill exercise. Further discussion about chefs in the students’ home country is completed, followed by the pros and cons of eating out or at home. A short dialogue with a gap-fill is completed using common language used by diners and waiters. This sets up the role play activity which ends the lesson. A supplementary reading activity can be assigned as homework.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about shopping. Students use pictures to discuss the different types of shopping and products available. A simple discussion about students’ experiences of shopping follows. After that, target language (cashier, receipt, basket, on sale, browse, window shopping) is introduced. Students complete a gap-fill using the target language before discussing the target language. A short dialogue between a parent and child follows, after which students answer comprehension questions. Students consolidate their learning with an agree/disagree free production activity.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about sports. Students brainstorm sports and then discuss their own experiences. Target language (badminton, tennis, golf, hockey, swimming, boxing) is shown in images. Students then read a prompt containing three words which they use to guess the sport. Another opportunity for discussion follows. Students then rank the most expensive sport to do. A reading activity followed by comprehension check follows. The final activity has students putting the events in a football match into the correct order.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about weather. Students first match a picture showing a different weather condition to a short sentence. A short discussion about recent weather conditions follows. After this, students learn target language (clear, cool, drizzly, humid, foggy, overcast) using images. Students confirm their understanding by matching the weather conditions to the vocabulary. A further discussion follows. Students then assign an adjective describing different heat levels to a thermometer, before describing the weather conditions using a map of China. Next, students predict future weather conditions and debate which season has the best weather. Finally, students consolidate their learning by choosing a suitable adjective for a sentence.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about teenagers. Students first describe what they see in various images, before learning target language (moody, move out, sociable, rebellious, independent, immature). Students discuss their own experiences of being a teenager before completing a reading activity and gap-fill. Three free production activities follow (discussion, agree or disagree, rank and defend).

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about stationery. Students look at a picture of a pencil case before brainstorming the contents. A simple discussion follows. Target language (biro pen, highlighter, paper clip, eraser, glue stick, notepad) is introduced using photographs. Students then choose the correct word to complete a gap-fill activity. A discussion containing more difficult questions follows. In preparation for a reading activity, students look at a list of words and guess what the text is about. Students read the text about the history of stationery and answer comprehension questions. Finally, students complete free production activities.

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 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.

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.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about Nazi policy toward young people in the 1930s. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what the aims of the Nazi Party were. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Dambusters raid in May 1943. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of how the raid was planned. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Enabling Act in March 1933 in Germany. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of how the Act allowed Hitler to gain dictatorial power. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Soviet coup d’etat in August 1991. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the plotters were unsuccessful. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the NATO exercise Able Archer in 1983. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the USSR believed it was a cover for a genuine attack. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about Operation Market Garden during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the airborne Allied attempt to liberate the Netherlands failed. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why Japan attacked the US. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Battle of Midway during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the US Navy and Air Force were successful against the Japanese. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the battle of Monte Cassino. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the Allies bombed the famous monastery. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.