Birthday Blues
Not every birthday lesson is about parties. This B2 plan covers emotional milestones, unmet expectations, and the psychology behind birthday anxiety.
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Giving Feedback
Most people avoid honest feedback at work. This giving feedback B2 lesson plan helps students find the words and the confidence to have such conversations.
The Art of Asking
Built around a Substack essay that went viral for a reason. This B2 lesson on asking questions gets students genuinely curious about each other.
Surviving a Power Outage
Can modern cities survive 24 hours without power? This B2 lesson explores outage preparation with debates, myths, and practical survival strategies.
Alternatives to New Year’s Resolutions
B2 ESL lesson on alternatives to New Year's resolutions with article, vocabulary activities, speaking tasks, and critical thinking for upper-intermediate.
Brain Glitches
Discover funny everyday brain glitches, learn useful vocabulary, and discuss how our minds forget, mix up, and play tricks on us.
Why Does Summer Feel So Short?
B2 students explore time perception, nostalgia, and mindfulness in this summer lesson with reading, video, and debate on why summer feels short.
Matcha: What’s Happening?
B2 lesson on the matcha trend and production shortage. Covers cultural vocabulary, reading comprehension, and discussion about tradition versus demand.
Why Do We Wear Heels
Trace high heels from Persian soldiers to feminist debates at B2. History reading, gender norms video, vocabulary for fashion and social pressure explored.
Polyworking
B2 business English lesson on polyworking and multiple jobs. Includes article about side gigs, financial stress, and vocab for careers and income sources.
Dietary Supplements
Are supplements really worth it? This B2 lesson plan covers nutrition myths, supplement vocab, an article with summary tasks, and proofreading practice.
Why Everyone Hates E-Scooters
Sidewalk clutter, safety chaos, and angry pedestrians. This B2 lesson on e-scooters gets students reading, debating, and writing.
Are Coachella and Burning Man Facing Decline?
Are Coachella and Burning Man losing their edge? A B2 lesson plan on festival culture, ticket economics, and changing music habits.
How to Crush Your Next Speech
B2 lesson on public speaking skills. Learn presentation vocabulary, read speech tips article, practice impromptu talks, overcome stage fright.
Renting an Apartment
B2 lesson on renting apartments abroad featuring houseboat living article. Practice housing vocabulary, debates, and real-world rental discussions.
Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity
Discover Blue Zones and longevity secrets with this B2 lesson featuring vocabulary, article analysis, and personal health goal activities.