AI & Politics
Could AI run a government? This C1 lesson plan covers AI in politics with advanced vocab, an article, hot takes, and a creative party-building activity.
C1 / Advanced
These C1 lesson plans are created for advanced ESL learners who want to speak with precision and confidence. Each lesson plan challenges students to analyze complex topics, express nuanced opinions, and refine their spoken and written English. The activities encourage deep discussion and help C1 students communicate at a near-native level.
Is 10,000 Steps a Day Enough?
Is 10,000 steps really the magic number? This C1 lesson plan covers walking and health with vocab, a video, Jean Beliveau's world walk, and synonym practice.
The Rise & Fall of Real Christmas Trees
Real or fake tree? This C1 lesson plan on Christmas trees gets students debating, building collocations, and pitching their pick.
How CBD Oil Works
What's the deal with CBD oil? This C1 lesson plan covers how CBD works, key health vocabulary, and gets advanced learners debating.
Global Housing Crisis
Teach housing affordability, income vocabulary, and policy debate with this C1 lesson plan on the global housing crisis.
S.A.D. or Just Sad?
SAD or just sad? C1 students read, discuss, and debate seasonal depression in this vocabulary-rich lesson plan on winter and mental health.
Metric or Imperial?
5,280 feet in a mile? Why? C1 students laugh and learn with this lesson plan on metric vs. imperial measurement and idioms.
Provocative Halloween Costumes
From 1960s uniform to feminist flashpoint, the Playboy bunny suit tells a bigger story. A C1 Halloween lesson plan on costumes and culture.
How to Look Terrible in Your Clothes
Sarcasm meets style in this C1 fashion lesson. Students learn clothing vocabulary and debate hot takes about how not to dress.
How Much Power Does Humanity Need?
From flipping a switch to nuclear fusion, this C1 lesson plan answers the question: how much power does humanity need?
Money, Happiness, & Hedonic Adaptation
Do we stop getting happier after a certain income? Find out in this C1 lesson on hedonic adaptation, money, and happiness research.
Are You a Victim of Brainrot?
What happens when internet slang takes over real conversation? This C1 lesson explores brainrot through reading, vocab, and debate.
The Dark Side of Airbnb
C1 lesson on Airbnb privacy and hidden cameras. Watch CNN investigation, learn advanced vocabulary, discuss rental safety, detection techniques.
The History of Toilets
C1 lesson on toilet history covering sanitation vocabulary. Watch video, practice advanced terms, debate public health through the ages.
Workplace Scams & Red Flags
C1 business English lesson on workplace red flags. Analyze corporate scams, debate policies, and learn vocabulary for discussing work culture.
The Four-Step Guide to Spot Misinformation
C1 lesson teaching the SIFT method to spot fake news, featuring advanced vocabulary, media literacy discussions, and critical analysis activities.
Retiring in Your 60s: Impossible Expectation?
Explore retirement planning challenges at C1 level. Students analyze rising costs, changing expectations, and financial realities.
The Global Problem of Pirated Software
Examine software piracy's global impact in this advanced C1 lesson with authentic reading, ethics debates, and cybersecurity vocabulary.
Saying Goodbye to Cheap Streaming
Analyze streaming industry economics and consumer behavior in this C1 lesson exploring price increases, profitability challenges, and subscription strategies.
Neuroscience of Giving
Discover the brain science behind charitable giving in this C1 lesson. Watch videos, debate ethics, and present causes that inspire generosity and action.
Recessions Actually Make People Live Longer
Challenge assumptions about prosperity in this C1 lesson on recessions and longevity. Read research on economic downturns and health outcomes.