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Take your A2-B1 students behind the familiar Disney versions of classic fairy tales with this engaging reading-based lesson on their darker original stories. Students develop reading, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and creative writing skills as they compare different versions, practise used to, discuss childhood memories, and transform a frightening tale into a family-friendly story.

Get your B1-B2 students talking about housing costs, independence, and adult life with this relatable lesson based on an authentic CBS News report. Students develop listening, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and critical thinking skills as they explore why more adults are moving back in with their parents, compare cultural attitudes to intergenerational living, and discuss the…

Get your B2 students talking about lucky numbers, black cats, and the psychology behind superstition with this engaging TED-Ed-based lesson. Students develop listening, vocabulary, passive voice, speaking, and cultural awareness skills as they explore where superstitions come from, compare beliefs across cultures, and discuss why people continue to follow traditions they know are not scientific.
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