Grief and Condolences
In this lesson your students will:
- listen and share ideas about the stages of grieving and what they might involve
- take notes and reflect on emotional responses to grief
- sort condolence phrases into more and less appropriate ones
- listen to advice on supporting someone through grief
- complete and role-play short dialogues using supportive language
- explore and discuss grief in different cultures, including eco-friendly traditions
- reflect on personal beliefs and habits around grief and emotional support
This lesson contains 12 interactive exercises that build awareness and empathy by exploring how people experience and cope with loss in personal and cultural contexts and equip students with sensitive, appropriate language for expressing condolences and supporting others during times of grief.
Skills: Listening, Speaking
Vocabulary: my heart goes out to you, celebration of life, etc
Additional resources: Wordwall, Quizlet, LearningApps
Christmas
In this lesson your students will:
- Listen to people sharing insights they gained over the year
- Reflect on their personal experiences of the year
- Learn to create thoughtful Christmas wishes for their loved ones
- Have a fun discussion where students answer lighthearted questions related to the topic
- Learn to make resolutions in a smart way.
This lesson includes up to 20 exercises, all centered around a single theme, working together in a sequence that helps students talk about their personal experiences and reflections at the end of the year, while practicing listening and learning useful new vocabulary to express themselves more confidently.
Skills: Listening, Speaking
Vocabulary: gain a new perspective, a major setback, filled with joy, etc.
Additional resources: WordWall, Quizlet
Morning with Reese
In this lesson your students will:
- Watch a fun video about a celebrity’s morning routine and answer comprehension questions
- Practice the Present Simple to talk about daily habits and routines
- Learn useful phrases like go over my plans, grab a snack, and more
- Compare their own mornings with how celebrities start their day
- Review and ask WH- questions about daily routines
- Read a short, accessible text on mindfulness and share ideas for starting the day with intention
This lesson includes ~20 exercises, all centered around a single theme, working together in a sequence that provides students with practice in using the present simple tense in the context of daily routines and morning habits through listening, speaking, and grammar activities.
Grammar: Present Simple, wh-questions
Vocabulary: turn off my alarm clock, pick out my clothes, leave for work, etc
Additional resources: an extra article for reading at home, Quizlet, WordWall
Talking Habits. Part 1
In this lesson your students will:
- discuss the most annyoing habits;
- read people’s feelings about communication;
- learn and practice new vocabulary;
- have speaking practice using new vocabulary;
- debate over interesting questions.
This lesson includes up to 15 interactive exercises that introduce, practice, and consolidate vocabulary related to speaking habits and communication difficulties.
Vocabulary: butt in, talk a blue streak, read between the lines, mumble, etc
Additional resources: LearningApps, Wordwall, Quizlet
The 5 Love Languages
In this lesson, your students will:
- Read engaging texts, explore key vocabulary, and take part in meaningful discussions
- Practice situational language in context
- Improve their listening skills through an audio-based task, followed by a thought-provoking discussion
- Learn and apply grammar using the Test–Teach–Test method; discover grammar through guided examples, and confidently use it in speaking or writing activities.
This lesson includes 15 exercises designed to introduce and explore the concept of the five love languages through reading, listening, and discussion, and improve students’ ability to understand and use –ed/-ing adjectives accurately in context.
Grammar: ed/ing adjectives
Vocabulary: pick out a present, run errands, keep company, etc
Additional resources: WordWall, Quizlet, LearningApps