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 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 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 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.