A collection of free no-prep lesson plans based on video material. Varied in terms of levels (from B1 to C2) and themes, the lessons are designed to help students improve their listening comprehension, range of vocabulary and speaking skills. The lessons feature up-to-date topics and are designed to spark a good discussion, whether amongst general or business English students. Many of them also come with additional challenges to provide further language practice. The lessons are suitable for both online and face-to-face classes as they come in handy PDF format.
Holidaying aboard the largest cruise ship in the world
Slowed down temporarily by the pandemic, the cruise ship industry is back in business offering even more epic experiences than ever before. And if there’s […]
The loneliness pandemic
In today’s lesson we’re raising a topic that we believe is very important and should be tackled ASAP, namely the increasing problem of loneliness in […]
Shein – fast fashion on steroids
Shein is an online fashion retailer who took the world by storm by offering thousands of clothing styles at super low prices, but its success […]
Who owns the Moon?
After 50 years of being left alone, the Moon is becoming hot property again and there are a number of reasons for it, from tourism, […]
Can trophy hunting help conserve wildlife?
Trophy hunting is a highly controversial sport which a lot of people find morally unacceptable. And yet, could the very same sport, which involves killing […]
ChatGPT: a double-edged sword?
If there's one piece of technology that has been making the news recently, it's chatGPT. Watch the video from today's lesson, find out what the […]
The new face of the office
In recent years the office has seen dramatic changes in the shape, purpose and design. While employee health and happiness have gained more importance, the […]
Commercial pet cloning – would you get a genetic replica of your animal companion?
A lot of cat and dog owners will agree that losing your beloved pet can be very distressing. We get emotionally attached to our animal […]
The dark side of the 2022 Football World Cup
The Football World Cup is a much anticipated event enjoyed by people all over the world. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar, however, has caused […]
The changing face of music festivals
Music festivals are loved by people all over the globe but tickets to attend them are becoming increasingly pricey and the nature of festivals themselves […]
Do we need vitamin pills?
Who doesn't want to live a long and healthy life? We all do. And there are a lot of products on the market which promise […]
Starbucks’ failure in Australia
Even though Starbucks has been massively successful globally, you might be surprised to know that we don't have a single Starbucks coffee shop in Western […]
The best country for women
Citing Wikipedia, 'International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women'. However, […]
Top entertainment stories of 2021
From big releases, comebacks and remakes, to break-ups, make-ups and records being broken. Here's a summary of the entertainment industry in 2021 and a sneak peak […]
IKEA – how labour leads to love
Wherever you live on this planet, the chances are you have been to or at least hear of IKEA- the Swedish furniture giant. In today's […]
Living to work: the cost of Japan’s strong work ethic
Japanese people have a reputation for being extremely diligent and devoted to their jobs and it's true that Japan has some of the longest working […]
5 ways to save the ocean with $1 bln to spend
The enviroment needs taking care of more than ever before. If you had one billion to spend on ocean conservation, what would you do with the […]
The joys of driving
Here's a lesson that is bound to make you laugh. It features Britain's top comedian – Michael McIntyre – and this time he's having a […]
There’s more to Dubai than meets the eye
What comes to mind when you think of Dubai? Super high skyscrapers, artificial islands, modernity, vibrancy and opulence? However, there is more to Dubai than […]
21 great habits to adopt
We are all creatures of habit, which can be a good or a bad thing. It all depends on what your habits are. The habits […]
Halden Prison: rehabilitation over retribution
It is understood globally that dangerous and notorious criminals simply must be kept in isolation, i.e. in prisons, in order to safeguard communities from violence. […]
The future of work
In the 21st century all aspects of our life are changing at the speed of light, and work is no exception. The workplace is undergoing […]
The world in 2021 and beyond
In 2020 it was the covid pandemic that took over the world completely. But in 2021 there will be other stories set to shape the […]
Transgender women in the Olympic Games: is it still a level playing field?
The fight for equal rights for transgender people has reached a yet new level with the International Olympic Committee making the decision to allow transgender […]
One English, many ways
Lift or elevator? /tə'mɑː:təʊ/ or /tə'meɪtəʊ/? Whichever version of English you choose, it is important to stay consistent. In this short video a British comedian, […]
Inside the world of Patricia Piccinini’s transgenic creatures
Is art meant to be visually pleasing, a feast for the senses or should it rather serve as food for thought, a catalyst for action […]
Been there, done that, got the VR goggles
People work from home, study from home, shop from home. Could we also travel without leaving the comfort of our own home and could this […]
When flying on a plane is not always plain sailing
Everybody has their pet hates when it comes to air travel whether it's the fact you nearly have to strip yourself naked to go through […]
Wherever you may roam, there is no place like a stranger’s home
Have you heard the expression – a home away from home? It's a location where you do not reside but one in which you feel […]
Amazon Go, the go-to for hassle-free shopping
To most people shopping is fun but queuing up at a check-out is not. What if you could just rock up at a shop, fill […]
The kind of technology that gets under your skin, literally
With technology we seem to have progressed from big and bulky to portable, to wearable. But what if technology was part of your body, a […]
Welcome to the future of guilt-free burgers
With meat production continuing to put a massive strain on the environment and the global population growing at breakneck speed, is lab-grown meat our inevitable […]
