Income Stacking
Is one paycheck ever really enough anymore? This C1 lesson plan tackles income stacking, money vocabulary, and tough financial decision making today.
Money
Help your students discuss money without the shame or confusion that usually comes with it. These esl lessons for adults cover budgeting, consumer habits, and how to think about spending practically. Topics spark critical thinking about financial choices. Perfect for teaching practical life skills through English.
The Watch Worth Keeping
Would you sell a 1960 Rolex at auction or keep it as a keepsake? Find out in this B2 lesson plan on watch vocabulary and collectible value today.
Can You Trust the Repair Man?
Would your students trust a repair technician after watching this? Find out with this B2 lesson plan built on a real hidden camera AC repair scam video.
The Psychology of Value
A $15 water bottle means something different at a gala than at a gas station, and this C1 lesson plan on pricing psychology explains exactly why.
Cost of Living
Cost of living vocabulary, a YouTube video about life after graduation, and real money discussions in this B1 lesson plan.
Why Gold Matters Now
Why do people aged 65+ sell jewelry they've been sitting on for decades? This C1 lesson covers gold trading, vaults, and wealth philosophy.
Asking for a Discount
Black Friday chaos, polite bargaining, and refund requests come together in this A2 lesson plan teaching essential shopping vocabulary and strategies.
Why Billionaires Buy Bunkers
Read about billionaire bunkers, debate survival ethics, and pitch apocalypse hideaways in this C1 lesson on wealth and disaster prep.
You Don’t Need a New Car
Old cars, nostalgia, and twelve B2 vocabulary phrases drive this ESL lesson plan about why newer does not always mean better.
Shrinkflation
Teach your C1 students about shrinkflation with this lesson plan. Covers 12 vocabulary items, a video on hidden inflation, and Reddit examples.
A No-Buy Year
Kick off the new year with this B2 lesson plan on the no-buy year trend. Covers shopping vocabulary, a listening task, and debates on spending habits.
Shopping Tips for Black Friday
Get your B1 students ready for Black Friday with this shopping lesson plan. Covers deals vocabulary, a video, and plenty of speaking practice.
Talking About Money
Save, spend, borrow, donate. This A2 lesson plan helps students learn ten essential money verbs they'll use in real life every day.
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.
Retiring in Your 60s: Impossible Expectation?
Explore retirement planning challenges at C1 level. Students analyze rising costs, changing expectations, and financial realities.
Should You Tip?
Learn about tipping culture worldwide in this B1 lesson plan with video, service vocabulary, and customer scenarios.
How to Stop Buying Stuff
Master consumer behavior vocabulary and smart spending strategies in this practical B2 lesson on avoiding impulse purchases and managing budgets effectively.
What Is a Budget?
Conversational B2 ESL lesson on budgeting: Discuss personal finances, learn 50-30-20 rule, brainstorm budgeting methods, end with a debate.
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.
Shopping
Build shopping vocabulary in this A2 lesson with activities on retail situations, money idioms, and consumer habits for pre-intermediate students.