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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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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…
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Connecting the Dots: Lessons from Steve Jobs – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring real inspiration into your classroom! This lesson uses Steve Jobs’ iconic Stanford speech to teach English while motivating students to think big about life, failure, and following their passions. What your students will get: Perfect for intermediate to advanced learners who want a fun, inspiring, and practical English lesson that sticks. Get this lesson…
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Inside the Procrastinator’s Mind – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring laughter and insight into your classroom with this engaging lesson based on Tim Urban’s famous TED Talk. Students explore the hilarious world of the Instant Gratification Monkey, the Panic Monster, and the challenges of procrastination while building essential listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Through vocabulary practice, comprehension tasks, discussion questions, and creative follow-up…
