Speaking & Conversation
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Mind the Generation Gap! – ESL Lesson Plan
“Mind the Generation Gap” is a lively, ready-to-teach lesson that gets students laughing while thinking critically about generational stereotypes. Through a fun text full of exaggerated portraits of Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, learners practice reading for gist and detail, expand their vocabulary with fresh, natural expressions, and engage in speaking activities…
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Laziness or Burnout? Spot the difference! – ESL Lesson Plan
Is your class tired… or truly burned out? This engaging lesson helps students explore the fine line between laziness and burnout while practicing reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, critical thinking, and discussion skills. Through matching games, comprehension tables, timelines, and opinion debates, learners discover: Students not only sharpen their language skills, but also reflect on…
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Why Horoscopes Hook Us: The Barnum Effect – ESL Lesson Plan
Why do horoscopes, fortune cookies, and online quizzes feel so true? In this engaging lesson, students discover the Barnum Effect — the psychological trick that makes vague statements seem personal. Through vocabulary, reading comprehension, critical thinking tasks, and lively discussions, learners explore how our brains connect to “one-size-fits-all” descriptions. Students will: This lesson is perfect…
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Out-Sleeping Sleeping Beauty – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring curiosity and engagement into your classroom with this unique lesson on the mysterious Sleeping Beauty Syndrome! Students will explore an accessible, well-researched text from Healthline: Medical information and health advice you can trust. and watch an insightful video from the Inside Out YouTube channel, giving them both a scientific and real-world perspective. This lesson…
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Learning Conditionals with Joey – ESL Lesson Plan
What would Joey do? Now your students can find out… while learning English! This fun lesson uses an episode from “Joey” (a spin-off sequel to “Friends”) to teach second conditional and subjunctive mood in a way that’s actually entertaining. Students will watch, listen, fill in gaps, and chat about funny “what if” situations—like what they’d…
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Can You Trust Your Memory? – ESL Lesson Plan
What if your own memory betrayed you? This 90-minute lesson dives into the fascinating world of false memories, wrongful convictions, and the surprising science behind how our brains rewrite the past. Based on Elizabeth Loftus’s eye-opening TEDx talk, your students will question whether memory can ever truly be trusted. Students will: Perfect for upper-intermediate to…
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From Ghost Stories to Science Stories – ESL Lesson Plan
Looking for a lesson that’s a little spooky and super smart? This 90-minute adventure takes your students deep into the world of the paranormal — but with a scientific twist! Based on Carrie Poppy’s hilarious and thought-provoking TEDx talk, this lesson challenges learners to explore ghost stories, carbon monoxide, and the fine line between “haunted”…
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The Algorithm of Love – ESL Lesson Plan
Ever wondered if love is about luck, effort, or strategy? This fun lesson, based on Amy Webb’s TEDx talk “How I Hacked Online Dating,” lets students explore exactly that—using real-life examples from online dating and the world of algorithms. Students will: It’s a lively, thought-provoking lesson that gets students talking, thinking, and even planning their…
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The Secret to a Happy and Healthy Life – ESL Lesson Plan
Unlock the keys to lasting happiness and wellbeing with this engaging lesson plan based on Robert Waldinger’s TEDx talk “What Makes a Good Life?”. Perfect for B2–C1 English learners, this 60–90 minute lesson combines thought-provoking discussion, vocabulary building, and video comprehension activities to explore what truly matters in life. Students will: Ideal for teachers seeking…
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Animal Minds, Human Lessons – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring your classroom to life with this engaging lesson based on Carl Safina’s powerful TED Talk “What Are Animals Thinking and Feeling?” Students explore fascinating stories of dolphins, elephants, wolves, and more as they question what it really means to think, feel, and be conscious. Through discussion, vocabulary practice, video comprehension tasks, and reflection, learners…
