Speaking & Conversation
Get students talking with conversation-driven lessons and discussion prompts.
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Can You Trust Your Memory? – ESL Lesson Plan
A thought-provoking lesson on false memories, eyewitness testimony, and how the brain rewrites the past. Students build psychology and law vocabulary while debating whether memory can truly be trusted.
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From Ghost Stories to Science Stories – ESL Lesson Plan
A spooky but scientific lesson that turns ghost stories into a critical-thinking investigation. Students explore fear, evidence, and carbon monoxide while practising vocabulary, listening, and discussion.
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The Algorithm of Love – Free ESL Lesson Plan
A TEDx-based lesson on online dating, algorithms, and whether love can be hacked. Students build relationship and technology vocabulary while discussing strategy, luck, and modern romance.
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The Secret to a Happy and Healthy Life – ESL Lesson Plan
A meaningful lesson based on research into happiness, health, and relationships. Students discuss what makes a good life while building vocabulary, comprehension, and speaking confidence.
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Animal Minds, Human Lessons – ESL Lesson Plan
A powerful TED-based lesson on animal intelligence, emotion, and consciousness. Students explore stories of dolphins, elephants, wolves, and more while practising listening and critical discussion.
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Magic Sorting Challenge: Find Your House! – ESL Lesson Plan
A magical Harry Potter-inspired lesson on personality traits and values. Students discuss Hogwarts houses, practise descriptive vocabulary, and take part in a fun sorting activity.
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Connecting the Dots: Lessons Inspired by Steve Jobs – ESL Lesson Plan
An inspirational lesson based on Steve Jobs’ Stanford speech. Students explore failure, passion, and life choices while building vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence in personal discussion.
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Inside the Procrastinator’s Mind – ESL Lesson Plan
A funny and insightful lesson on procrastination inspired by Tim Urban’s famous TED Talk. Students explore motivation, deadlines, and self-control while practising listening, vocabulary, and discussion.
