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Intermediate Business

Jobs, Work Routines & The 4-Day Workweek

Master Present Simple vs. Present Continuous and office phrasal verbs with this Intermediate ESL lesson on the 4-day workweek. Features a case study on "Hack a Boss," a civil engineering video, 30 Conversation Cards, and a full homework pack. Perfect for professional English classes!

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Advanced Business

Corporate Ethics & Climate Capitalism

Master advanced hedging and essential corporate ethics vocabulary with this high-stakes Advanced ESL lesson . Features an in-depth case study on Patagonia, an eye-opening video on fast fashion, and the interactive "Ethics Tribunal" simulation . Perfect for challenging business English students with

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Upper-Intermediate

The Thrill of the Screen

Master film vocabulary and adverb placement with this Upper-Intermediate ESL lesson. Includes a "Night Agent" video trailer task, reading review, interactive storyboards, and a writing pack. Perfect for cinematic discussion and grammar mastery. Available for both UK and US English!

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Elementary

Around the World in English: Countries & The Verb ‘To Be’ (Negative & Questions)

Master the verb "to be" (negatives and questions) and big numbers (20–1,000) with this Pre-Intermediate ESL lesson on countries and nationalities. Features a "Missing Guests" interactive game, a video quiz, and a full homework pack. Available for both UK and USA English!

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Elementary

Hi & Welcome: Mastering the Verb ‘To Be’ & Introductions

Build a strong English foundation with "Hi & Welcome." This elementary ESL lesson spotlights the affirmative verb 'to be' alongside essential vocabulary: greetings, numbers 1–20, and jobs. Includes interactive role-plays, video drills, and full teacher guides for a seamless ESL Stages experience.

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Upper-Intermediate Business

Made to Measure: Describing Processes with the Passive Voice

Master the Passive Voice and industrial process vocabulary with this Upper Intermediate ESL lesson. Features interactive "Passive Battleships," a "Truth or Myth?" quiz, a chocolate-making video, and a full homework pack. Perfect for Business English and technical description skills!

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Pre-Intermediate

The Dating Game: Describing People & The Present Simple

Master the Present Simple and opposite adjectives for describing people with this Pre-Intermediate ESL lesson. Features interactive "Date My Mate" and "The Perfect Match" activities, a humorous video, and a full homework pack. Perfect for engaging students with modern dating themes!

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Pre-Intermediate

Mastering Food & Countable/Uncountable Nouns

Master vocabulary and the mechanics of quantity with this pre-intermediate lesson designed to tackle Countable and Uncountable nouns. Students categorise a wide range of ingredients—from seafood to condiments—before competing in a "Food Word Race". Homework Sheet and Teacher's Key also included.

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Upper-Intermediate

Crime, Punishment & Past Modals of Deduction

Step into the shoes of a crime detective with this Upper Intermediate (B2+) ESL lesson designed to master Past Modals of Deduction and sophisticated crimel vocabulary. This high-engagement, zero-prep resource pack includes professional presentation materials and interactive murder mystery game.

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Advanced

Going out in London & Complex Noun Phrases

Navigate the "hidden gems" of London with this advanced lesson designed to master Complex Noun Phrases and sophisticated social vocabulary. Students explore alternative city destinations through an immersive Conde Nast video and learn vocabulary connected to socialising.

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Upper-Intermediate

Hobbies, Sports & Past / Present Habits

Help your students articulate their lifestyles and interests with this comprehensive Upper Intermediate lesson that explores the grammar of habit—including used to, would, tend to, and adverbs of frequency—alongside a rich lexicon of leisure activities and sporting equipment.

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Advanced

Digital Deception

Equip your students to navigate the dark side of the web while mastering Advanced Reporting Verbs. This high-level lesson combines sophisticated grammar patterns with a gripping exploration of modern cyber-crime, from phishing to "pig butchering" scams.

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