While speaking tasks might not seem that terrifying, the truth is that for many students, having to talk on their own for a full minute in Speaking Part 2 can feel like the longest sixty seconds of their lives. Honestly, I totally get it. Speaking naturally, with no one helping you out, is tough —… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 2 (Speaking Circle)
Category: B1 PET
B1 – Effective Customer Service
Great customer service can make or break a business, but what exactly makes someone a great customer service representative? In this B1 effective customer service lesson, students will explore key skills needed to handle real-life interactions. If you’ve ever been stuck on hold or had a frustrating call with a support agent, you know how… Continue reading B1 – Effective Customer Service
A2/B1 – What is law?
Let's talk about law! This A2/B1 law lesson is all about helping students get the hang of the basics of law. It breaks down what laws are, why they're important, and how they're different from regular rules. Filled with discussions, listening activities, and real-life legal situations, this lesson makes learning about law interesting, enjoyable and… Continue reading A2/B1 – What is law?
B1 – Understanding Credit Scores
Get to know credit scores! This lesson plan is all about understanding credit scores for B1 students, helping them figure out what credit scores are and how they affect personal finance. With fun listening and role-play scenarios, this lesson is packed with everything they need to feel comfortable discussing credit scores like experts! Let’s jump… Continue reading B1 – Understanding Credit Scores
B1 – Opening a Bank Account
Banking made easy! This B1-level lesson plan takes your students through the steps to open a bank account, helping them pick up useful financial terms and boosting their confidence. With a fun mix of listening, speaking, and real-life activities, they’ll get the hang of banking tasks in no time! Let's talk money once again💸. Last… Continue reading B1 – Opening a Bank Account
B1 – Christmas mystery (modal verbs of speculation)
Forget the usual Christmas lesson plans where you talk about your favorite and least favorite gifts🎁, what you enjoy about holiday meals🍴, and all those holiday clichés🎅🏽. Try this Christmas ESL mystery lesson instead - check out a fun Waitrose ad and dive into solving the mystery of the missing Christmas pudding, all while picking… Continue reading B1 – Christmas mystery (modal verbs of speculation)
B1 – Money Management
Money talks, and so will your students with this engaging B1 money management lesson focused on financial empowerment! Watch a video that highlights the importance of changing spending habits and the benefits of saving money. Follow this with a lively discussion on how to maximize your salary while ensuring there is something left in your… Continue reading B1 – Money Management
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 3 (work)
The Cambridge Preliminary and First exams are split into two groups - students and adults. Today, I'm focusing on the adult side and putting together a lesson where students can chat about different job options and career paths, just like in PET Speaking Part 3. This lesson is great because it lets everyone discuss the… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 3 (work)
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4 (sports)
Cambridge examiners enjoy discussing sports, and it’s easy to see why—it's a universal topic that resonates with almost everyone. To engage students effectively, introduce them to a speaking strategy that encourages them to express general opinions, share personal views, and support those opinions with examples, all centered around the theme of sports. Unfortunately, I believe… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4 (sports)
B1 – Girlboss
Who runs the world? Girls! Nowadays, more and more women are fearlessly taking on leadership roles and establishing their own companies. As a result, the term girlboss has become a global sensation. Explore the realm of female leaders and discover the remarkable story of the ultimate powerful woman - Malala Yousafzai. The majority of individuals… Continue reading B1 – Girlboss
