This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Culture class about etiquette when greeting others. Students discuss greetings in their culture before learning key vocabulary (eye contact, handshake, reserved, personal space, small talk, title). Students complete a gap-fill with the new vocabulary before reading a dialogue and answering comprehension questions. Students identify key phrases for etiquette before practicing in a role play with a partner. Two more interactive activities follow.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 6.0) EFL Culture class about etiquette at dinner. Students learn key vocabulary (cutlery, seating arrangement, on silent, outside-in rule, portion size, elbows on table), complete a gap-fill, read a text about British table manners, answer comprehension questions, learn polite and impolite phrases at the dinner table and practice using them in a role-play.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Culture class about weddings. Students discuss their knowledge of weddings in their own culture before learning key vocabulary (bride, groom, best man, toast, vows, bridesmaid). Students complete a gap-fill with the new vocabulary before having another discussion in pairs. Students read a text about a wedding in the UK. They answer comprehension questions. More interactive activities end the class.

Due to the nature of the topic, this class is recommended for adult learners only. This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about pub culture in the UK. Students discuss their own drinking habits before doing a quiz about British pub culture. Students learn key vocabulary related to pubs (beer tap, bartender, bar, doorman, last orders, pint). Students read a text about social guidelines in British pubs and test their understanding with a short quiz. Students use phrases related to permission to talk about things you can and can’t do in a pub.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Culture class about etiquette on public transport. Students learn key vocabulary (courteous, elderly, handicapped, disturb, awkward, inappropriate), complete a gap-fill, read a text and answer comprehension questions, learn key phrases for polite and impolite requests and finally practice them in a role-play with a partner.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Culture class about driving in the UK. Students learn key vocabulary (speed limit, petrol station, motorway, zebra crossing, roundabout, seatbelt), complete a gap-fill, read a text about driving, answer comprehension questions, discuss with a partner and guess vocabulary in an interactive activity.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about education in the UK. Students discuss their own education before doing a quiz about education in the UK. Students learn key words in preparation for a reading activity (compulsory, grammar school, academy, pupil, vital, tier). Students read a text about the British education system and answer comprehension questions. Students then learn the different options for post-16 education (vocational school, college, sixth form) before comparing education in the UK to their own country.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about age idioms. Students learn the following idioms: young at heart, born yesterday, act your age, teach an old dog new tricks. Students learn the meaning and test their understanding using a quiz before discussing the idioms with their partners.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about food idioms. Students will learn and practice the following idioms: bring home the bacon, a piece of cake, a cup of tea, take something with a pinch of salt, put all your eggs in one basket, and in a nutshell. Students confirm their understanding of each idiom before using each idiom in their own discussions.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about animal idioms. Students will learn the following idioms: ants in your pants, black sheep, crocodile tears, a little bird told me, beat a dead horse, bark up the wrong tree. Students confirm their understanding of each idiom with a quiz and a reading activity.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about time idioms. Students will learn the idioms whale of a time, time heals all wounds, time flies, time on my hands. Students confirm their understanding and discuss the idioms with a partner in various production activities.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about the four nations of the UK. Students will learn key facts about each of the four nations in reading activities. Students learn key vocabulary and discuss what they have learned with partners in 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 pre-intermediate (CEFR B1) speaking class about drinks. 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 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.