This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about electronics. Students first brainstorm prior knowledge of electronics, after which they discuss their own experiences with electronic devices. The target language (smartphone, camera, tablet, smartwatch, wireless speaker, e-reader) is introduced using images. Students then drill the structure “for …ing” to show purpose by describing the use of each device. Students then discuss their preferred brands as well as how technology changes over time. After that, students discuss the pros and cons of each device. In preparation for a role play between a parent and child, students look at and describe a picture of a young girl with a smartphone. Finally, home appliance vocabulary (fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, stove and oven) are introduced in images. Students then rank the most to least useful.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about driving. Students first read short sentences describing something related to driving, which they must guess. The target language (speed limit, traffic lights, petrol station, manual (gearbox), motorway, driving license) is introduced using images. Students then drill pronunciation of the vocabulary, after which they discuss it with a partner using question prompts. Students then look at images and short sentences as context for a reading activity, which is about the congestion charge in London. Students answer true/false questions to check their understanding. Two free production activities follow.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about dance. Students first activate prior knowledge by brainstorming the types of dance they already know. The target language (ballet, folk dance, hip-hop, tap dance, waltz and salsa) are introduced using images. Students then have an opportunity to discuss dance with a partner. Students look at pictures of the movie Billy Elliot, which introduces the next discussion (about gender roles and dance among others). Students have another opportunity to give opinions in an agree/disagree activity. Finally, students consolidate their learning by looking at three pictures of different dances and naming them.

Due to the nature of the topic, this class is recommended for adult learners only. This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about crime. Students firstly describe pictures of things commonly associated with crime (arrest, fingerprints, courtroom) before they discuss basic questions about crime. The next few slides introduce the target vocabulary (burglary, bribery, vandalism, assault, fraud, pickpocketing). To confirm understanding, students read the description of each crime and match it to the vocabulary they learned in the previous slides. A further discussion follows. An agree/disagree activity follows in which students read a crime and the respective punishment. Students discuss whether or not they agree with the punishment. A news article about different instances of crime is introduced using images, before students read the short article. Students then check their understanding using comprehension questions. Finally, students rank the most serious crime to the least serious.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about chores. The first activity has students describing some pictures of common chores. Next, they discuss the meaning of chore, as well as some basic questions related to their experiences of chores. Vocabulary (vacuum, dishes, laundry, clean, tidy, set the table) is introduced using pictures. Students then match each chore with a suitable verb to learn some collocations. A further discussion follows. Three production activities follow (a rank and defend about which chore is the most boring, agree/disagree, a role play between a parent and a child).

This an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about beauty. Students first describe two pictures, one showing make-up and another showing plastic surgery). The students should be encouraged to think about different beauty standards. Vocabulary is then introduced using pictures (cosmetics, plastic surgery, vitamins and supplements, hair styling, teeth whitening, moisturise). Students then match key words to the different pieces of vocabulary e.g. dentist - teeth whitening. A discussion activity follows. In preparation for a reading activity, students look at a photograph of a beauty contest. Next, key words in the text are previewed. after reading the article on beauty pageants, students answer comprehension questions. Finally, they discuss their opinions with partners in an agree/disagree activity.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about animals. Students begin the class by reading four short descriptions of some animals before guessing them. Students then brainstorm animals they know, after which they look at images of the target language (turkey, pelican, squirrel, gorilla, giraffe, turtle). Students drill pronunciation. Next they will discuss the animals with their partners. Next they will look at pictures of different habitats (woodland, ocean, rainforest, grassland, coast, forest). Students then match the animal to its habitat. More complex verbs of motion (amble, dart, glide, flutter, saunter, scurry) are introduced in the next part of the class using pictures of a gorilla, pelican and squirrel respectively. Students then describe the differences between the animals.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about accidents. Students will firstly brainstorm examples of accidents before looking at six images, each showing a piece of target language (fall, burn, broken bone, car crash, cut, animal bite). Students then discuss their experiences of accidents before looking at four images of different places (kitchen, office, road, park). In this activity, students brainstorm the types of accident that could happen in each place. Students then read a dialogue about a car accident before answering comprehension questions. Students end the class by talking to a partner in three different production activities (rank and defend, discussion, agree or disagree).

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about weddings. Students first describe some photographs of weddings before discussing their own understanding of weddings. The target language (bride, groom, speech, vows, reception, venue) is shown in photographs before students complete a gap-fill for each word. Further discussion follows. Next, students brainstorm common venues for marriages, before discussing the best and worst places to get married. Students then read a list of key events that take place during a wedding e.g. cutting the cake, before putting them into the correct order. Students then make predictions about weddings in future before consolidating their learning with a short quiz.

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 sugar. Students look at pictures of sugary products to contextualise the class. The next activity is a brainstorm of sweet food and drinks followed by target language (sugar cube, sugar-free, sugar cane, addictive, sweets, ban). Free discussion activities follow, allowing students to use the target language.

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.

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 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 senses. Students identify each of the five senses using photographs before brainstorming five things they can do using each of their senses. The students then demonstrate their knowledge of the five senses. Students discuss their own experiences of the senses in two separate discussions. Students then look at different adjectives and state which sense they use to perceive each one. Finally, students will debate their partner over which sense they think is more important; sight or taste.

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 painting. Students first describe paintings before discussing basic questions about painting. Target language (brush, canvas, portrait, frame, sketch, pallet) is shown using pictures. Students discuss further. Further target language (landscape, abstract, spray, still life) is shown before students describe different paintings using the vocabulary they have learned.

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 old age. Students describe pictures of elderly people in various situations. They then brainstorm common activities that old people like doing, before looking at target language (elderly, pension, retired, wrinkly, lonely). Two discussion activities follow; the first containing more basic questions. Students then complete an agree/disagree activity. Finally, students debate the topic of elderly people living with family.