Grammar: Mixed Grammar Points

The Art of Negotiation: Communicating for Success

How can you reach an agreement without making the other side feel they lost? In this 30-minute Business English lesson, A2–B1 learners watch a video on active listening, persuasion, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving. They practice polite requests and negotiation phrases such as “find common ground” and “expand the pie,” then compare responses to a workplace negotiation.

This lesson can be used on its own or as part of a structured Elementary/Intermediate (A2–B1) or Business English lesson set, focused on building confidence and practical language skills.

Sell Me This Pen

If you were a salesperson, what would you bring to the table? In this lesson, students will explore the behavior and strategies of salespeople. The lesson features a video highlighting unwanted sales practices and why they should be avoided. Students will learn and practice new vocabulary while discussing different sales situations and sharing their opinions on the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets developed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a thought-provoking and interactive learning experience.

Marketing Strategies

Promote, promote, promote! In this lesson, students will explore marketing strategies used to promote a brand or product. The lesson features a video offering guidelines and advice for creating an effective marketing plan. Students will discuss different marketing objectives and collaborate to develop a strategy for a given business. They will learn and practice vocabulary related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a practical and interactive learning experience.

This lesson can be used on its own or as part of a structured Upper-Intermediate/Advanced (B2–C1) or Business English lesson set, focused on building confidence and practical language skills.

Telling Time

What Time Is It? In this practical beginner lesson, students will learn how to ask for and tell the time in English. They will practice reading both analog and digital clocks and use common everyday expressions such as one o'clock, six thirty, two twenty, seven oh five, and ten forty-five. Students practice through a variety of exercises, speaking activities, and a short dialogue. By the end of the lesson, they will feel more confident asking for and talking about the time in everyday situations. The lesson is simple, practical, and easy to use with beginner students.

Vacation Disasters

I’ve gotten myself into a pickle! In this lesson, students will discuss the problems that can arise while traveling on vacation. Students will give examples of different situations that travelers might encounter and share their own experiences. The lesson features a video about a trip to Cuba. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary and idioms related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage students, ensuring a practical and interactive learning experience.

This lesson can be taught independently, but it is also part of a structured lesson set for Elementary (A2) and Intermediate (B1), as well as the Travel lesson set. It helps students build practical language skills step by step.

American Football

Touchdown! In this lesson, students explore the world of American football while discussing sports, teamwork, and competition. The lesson features an engaging video introducing the rules and basic concepts of the game. Students learn and practice useful vocabulary and idioms related to American football through clear, real-life examples. A variety of interactive exercises and thought-provoking discussion questions make the lesson suitable for upper-beginner and intermediate learners. It also includes plenty of engaging speaking activities and printable worksheets designed for both adult and teenage students.

This lesson can be taught independently, but it is also part of a structured lesson set for Elementary (A2) and Intermediate (B1), designed to build confidence and develop practical language skills step by step.

Make Small Talk with Confidence

Ready to make small talk? In this lesson, students will discuss how to start and maintain small talk in everyday situations, such as meeting someone in an elevator or at work. This lesson features a video about conversation strategies using the ARE framework (Anchor–Reveal–Encourage). Students will learn and practice new vocabulary and idioms relating to the topic with clear, real-life examples. The lesson provides various interactive exercises and stimulating questions suited for students of upper-beginner and intermediate levels

Baseball

Home run!  In this lesson, students will discuss the basics of baseball and how the game is played. This lesson features a video about baseball basics, which explains the field, teams, positions, and rules. Students will learn and practice new vocabulary and idioms relating to the topic with clear, real-life examples. The lesson provides various interactive exercises and stimulating questions suited for students of upper-beginner and intermediate levels. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Independence Day in the U.S.

As American as apple pie! In this lesson, students will discuss Independence Day and its significance in U.S. history. This lesson features a video about key facts related to the 4th of July, including the origins of the holiday, famous traditions, and historical events. Students will learn and practice new vocabulary and idioms relating to patriotism, celebrations, and American history with clear real-life examples. The lesson provides various interactive exercises and stimulating questions suited for students of upper-beginner and intermediate levels.

Autonomous Cars

It’s a real game changer! In this lesson, students will discuss autonomous vehicles and their impact on society. The lesson features a video about the testing of self-driving cars in urban environments. Students will learn and practice new vocabulary and idioms related to the topic through clear, real-life examples. It includes various interactive exercises and stimulating questions designed for students at upper-intermediate and advanced levels.