Parcours de formation (Exemples)
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Countries and nationalities In this lesson you will put into practice the names of important countries, nations and nationalities. The lesson assumes a basic knowledge of the verb ‘be’. |
60 min
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Describing people In this lesson you will learn basic adjectives and structures for describing people’s appearance and personality. |
60 min
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Nice to meet you This is a short warmer lesson. Learn and practise some basic expressions for meeting and greeting each other. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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At a restaurant In this lesson you will learn how to order a meal at a restaurant. |
60 min
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At a supermarket In this lesson you will learn useful words and expressions that you can use when shopping in a supermarket. |
60 min
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At the cinema This worksheet presents basic cinema vocabulary and gets students talking about films using simple, understandable sentences. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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A city break In this lesson you will learn and practice vocabulary to talk about a city break. Exercises cover places to go, what to pack and how to get around a city. There is a also a grammar activity on there was/there were, in which you can complete a conversation in a messaging app. |
60 min
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At a hotel In this lesson you will learn how to book a hotel room and check in at a hotel. |
60 min
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Crazy hotels In this lesson you will learn how to create sentences with there is and there are. The worksheet is based on a text and dialogue about four unusual hotels. There is a vocabulary exercise and a speaking activity. The lesson develops reading, listening and speaking skills. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Achievement In this lesson you will practice forming sentences and questions in the present perfect simple, as well as learn some common irregular past participle forms. The worksheet includes a text about Brad Pitt and rounds off with a 'Find someone who ...' activity. |
60 min
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Good advice In this lesson you will read some simple money-saving tips and learn the positive and negative imperative forms. |
60 min
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The body In this lesson yu will learn key vocabulary for describing parts of the body, body actions and the five senses. Basic knowledge of the present continuous as well as verbs of liking/disliking is assumed. |
60 min
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Visiting the doctor In this dialogue-aided lesson you will learn how to describe a number of typical medical ailments, symptoms and treatments. The lesson includes two simple doctor-patient dialogues. A basic knowledge of the present simple, present continuous and past simple tenses is assumed. |
60 min
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Cultural differences In this lesson you will compare the behaviour and cultural habits of people from different countries. The structure and use of common adverbs is introduced and practised. |
60 min
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Extreme places In this lessonyou will study the superlative form of adjectives by reading about the most 'extreme' places where people live. |
60 min
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Ready to travel In this lesson you will learn how to use the infinitive for expressing purpose. The worksheet covers grammar including the past simple, question forms, going to + infinitive, etc. |
60 min
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Something to eat You will learn vocabulary for describing food and drink, as well as the use of countable and uncountable nouns with some and any. This lesson can be linked to Crazy hotels. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Asking for directions In this lesson you will learn how to ask for and give directions. There is a role play activity at the end of the worksheet. |
60 min
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Birthdays and parties In this lesson you will learn and practice party vocabulary. There are activities on what you find at a party, what happens before a party plus an activity on birth dates to revise ordinal numbers and the future with ‘will + infinitive’. |
60 min
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Transport In this lesson you will learn vocabulary related to public transport as well as practical expressions to use at a train station, in a taxi and at an airport check-in desk. The lesson plan includes a listening activity with the option to play animated video clips representing the different transport situations. |
60 min
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Free time In this lesson you will learn vocabulary for typical leisure time activities. The worksheet also presents adverbs of frequency (never, rarely, sometimes, often, etc.) as well as once/twice/three times a week/month/year. There are lots of How often ...? questions. |
60 min
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Jobs and routines In this lesson, the names of various jobs are introduced, and you will learn how to speak about your daily routines using the present simple. The present simple affirmative and question forms are presented. |
60 min
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Times of the Day In this lesson, students learn basic time words including morning, afternoon, evening, night, midday, midnight, etc. The worksheet includes an activity on prepositions commonly used with times/parts of the day. |
60 min
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Healthy living You will practise forming questions with how much / how many and answering with a lot, much, many, a few, a little, etc. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Countries and nationalities In this lesson you will put into practice the names of important countries, nations and nationalities. The lesson assumes a basic knowledge of the verb ‘be’. |
60 min
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Describing people In this lesson you will learn basic adjectives and structures for describing people’s appearance and personality. |
60 min
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Nice to meet you This is a short warmer lesson. Learn and practise some basic expressions for meeting and greeting each other. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Making and taking calls The telephone is one of the most important means of communication in an office. Learning the right thing to say when you make and receive phone calls should be a priority. |
60 min
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Taking and leaving messages Most people become flustered when asked to leave a message with another person or on voicemail. It takes some skill and practice to be able to effectively take and leave messages on the phone. |
60 min
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Setting an appointment Setting an appointment is a very important skill in the corporate world. In this lesson, you will learn the basic expressions you need to master to be able to set an appointment over the telephone. |
60 min
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Making enquiries It’s important to know how to make enquiries on the phone. In this lesson, you will learn the proper way of asking questions in English. |
60 min
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Following up requests and orders After making a call to request or order something over the phone, you still need to follow it up by calling again. Learn the right expressions and vocabulary to be able to perform this activity. |
60 min
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Requesting for and clarifying information It is sometimes hard to understand each other on the phone. For this reason, you need to know how to request and clarify information. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Business people This lesson contains the past simple forms of regular verbs. The worksheet includes a text about Steve Jobs and a gap-fill exercise and speaking activity on Anita Roddick, who was Britain's most famous businesswoman. |
60 min
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First meeting You will learn and practise some basic expressions for meeting and greeting each other and review the first, second and third person forms of the verb be. |
60 min
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Making small talk In this lesson you will learn how to socialise in English. The worksheets presents a variety of conversation starters and responses. |
60 min
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Questions You will practise asking questions with the words who, why, where, when, whose, etc. The worksheet assumes a basic knowledge of the present simple, present continuous and past simple. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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On your desk This lesson teaches vocabulary for common objects found on a desk. |
60 min
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Problems at work The theme of this elementary+ lesson plan is work-related problems. Activities cover office, company and personal work problems. The worksheet ends with a dialogue-based exercise in which you listen to two colleagues trying to fix a printer problem. |
60 min
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Rules of the workplace In this lesson you will learn the use of can/can't for talking about permission and prohibition. The lesson features a listening exercise in which a manager is explaining workplace rules to a new employee. |
60 min
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The workplace In this lesson you will learn how to describe different places of work as well as common collocations for typical work tasks. The lesson assumes prior of knowledge of the present simple and expressions of frequency. |
60 min
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Talking about job qualifications and functions In business, you will inevitably have an interview. You need to be able to talk about your job qualifications well. This will actually help the interviewer decide if you will be hired or not. |
60 min
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Talking about preferences in an interview In interviews, people are sometimes asked about their preferences. You need to be able to explain your preferences clearly without sounding like you’re demanding. You will learn that in this lesson |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Achievement In this lesson you will practice forming sentences and questions in the present perfect simple, as well as learn some common irregular past participle forms. The worksheet includes a text about Brad Pitt and rounds off with a 'Find someone who ...' activity. |
60 min
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Good advice In this lesson you will read some simple money-saving tips and learn the positive and negative imperative forms. |
60 min
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The body In this lesson yu will learn key vocabulary for describing parts of the body, body actions and the five senses. Basic knowledge of the present continuous as well as verbs of liking/disliking is assumed. |
60 min
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Visiting the doctor In this dialogue-aided lesson you will learn how to describe a number of typical medical ailments, symptoms and treatments. The lesson includes two simple doctor-patient dialogues. A basic knowledge of the present simple, present continuous and past simple tenses is assumed. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Customer Service (Delivery Part 1) In the modern economy, customer service in regards to delivery is a very important element of any business. This units looks at the basic vocabulary needed for this and the issues to discuss related to it, such as storage and despatch. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Countries and nationalities In this lesson you will put into practice the names of important countries, nations and nationalities. The lesson assumes a basic knowledge of the verb ‘be’. |
60 min
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Describing people In this lesson you will learn basic adjectives and structures for describing people’s appearance and personality. |
60 min
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Nice to meet you This is a short warmer lesson. Learn and practise some basic expressions for meeting and greeting each other. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Furniture and appliances In this lesson you will learn how to describe and talk about furniture and appliances in the home. |
60 min
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In the home In this lesson you will learn how to describe different types of homes, typical features of homes as well as expressions for describing household chores. The lesson assumes prior of knowledge of the present simple and expressions of frequency. |
60 min
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The kitchen Learn and use vocabulary connected with the kitchen. Study vocabulary for kitchen equipment and furniture, jobs, and common kitchen verbs. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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On your desk This lesson teaches vocabulary for common objects found on a desk. |
60 min
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Problems at work The theme of this elementary+ lesson plan is work-related problems. Activities cover office, company and personal work problems. The worksheet ends with a dialogue-based exercise in which you listen to two colleagues trying to fix a printer problem. |
60 min
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Rules of the workplace In this lesson you will learn the use of can/can't for talking about permission and prohibition. The lesson features a listening exercise in which a manager is explaining workplace rules to a new employee. |
60 min
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The workplace In this lesson you will learn how to describe different places of work as well as common collocations for typical work tasks. The lesson assumes prior of knowledge of the present simple and expressions of frequency. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Talking about job qualifications and functions In business, you will inevitably have an interview. You need to be able to talk about your job qualifications well. This will actually help the interviewer decide if you will be hired or not. |
60 min
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Talking about preferences in an interview In interviews, people are sometimes asked about their preferences. You need to be able to explain your preferences clearly without sounding like you’re demanding. You will learn that in this lesson |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Celebrities This lesson contains the past simple forms of regular verbs. The worksheet is based on a text about Michael Jackson. |
60 min
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Christmas Day In this lesson you will learn vocabulary connected with Christmas. Exercises cover typical Christmas things, presents, Christmas dinner and what people do on Christmas Day. |
60 min
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Social expressions You will learn and practise some basic social expressions. |
60 min
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True or false In this lesson you will study the comparative form of adjectives and at the same time learn the names of different animals. |
60 min
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At the coffee shop In this lesson you will learn how to order coffee and snacks in a coffee shop. For the listening activity, you can play a dialogue or animated video of a coffee shop scene. |
60 min
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Family In this lesson you will learn how to talk about your families using vocabulary for family members and possessives. Basic questions for requesting information about people are also reviewed in the lesson. |
60 min
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I can drive In this lesson you will learn how to talk about ability using the modal verb can/can’t. |
60 min
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What’s the weather like? This worksheet presents basic vocabulary for describing the weather. Talk about the weather in your country using adverbs of frequency. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Pubs This unit focuses on vocabulary in the context of pubs and beverages. They will listen to a conversation between two friends talking about different kinds of beers and making plans to meet at a pub. At the end of the lesson learners will also be able to use the present continuous to talk about future plans. |
60 min
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The workplace In this lesson you will learn how to describe different places of work as well as common collocations for typical work tasks. The lesson assumes prior of knowledge of the present simple and expressions of frequency. |
60 min
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Fast Fashion This unit focuses on vocabulary in the context of fast fashion. They will listen to a conversation between two friends talking about fast fashion and the environmental impact as well as second-hand shopping. At the end of the lesson learners will also be able to use the present perfect simple with ‘never’ and ‘ever’. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Countries and nationalities In this lesson you will put into practice the names of important countries, nations and nationalities. The lesson assumes a basic knowledge of the verb ‘be’. |
60 min
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Describing people In this lesson you will learn basic adjectives and structures for describing people’s appearance and personality. |
60 min
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Nice to meet you This is a short warmer lesson. Learn and practise some basic expressions for meeting and greeting each other. |
60 min
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Free time In this lesson you will learn vocabulary for typical leisure time activities. The worksheet also presents adverbs of frequency (never, rarely, sometimes, often, etc.) as well as once/twice/three times a week/month/year. There are lots of How often ...? questions. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Free time In this lesson you will learn vocabulary for typical leisure time activities. The worksheet also presents adverbs of frequency (never, rarely, sometimes, often, etc.) as well as once/twice/three times a week/month/year. There are lots of How often ...? questions. |
60 min
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Jobs and routines In this lesson, the names of various jobs are introduced, and you will learn how to speak about your daily routines using the present simple. The present simple affirmative and question forms are presented. |
60 min
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Telling the time In this lesson you will learn how to tell the time and practise basic numbers. |
60 min
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Times of the Day In this lesson, students learn basic time words including morning, afternoon, evening, night, midday, midnight, etc. The worksheet includes an activity on prepositions commonly used with times/parts of the day. |
60 min
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A city break In this lesson you will learn and practice vocabulary to talk about a city break. Exercises cover places to go, what to pack and how to get around a city. There is a also a grammar activity on there was/there were, in which you can complete a conversation in a messaging app. |
60 min
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At a hotel In this lesson you will learn how to book a hotel room and check in at a hotel. |
60 min
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Crazy hotels In this lesson you will learn how to create sentences with there is and there are. The worksheet is based on a text and dialogue about four unusual hotels. There is a vocabulary exercise and a speaking activity. The lesson develops reading, listening and speaking skills. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Buying souvenirs In this lesson you will learn and use words for different souvenirs. Listen to a conversation between a tourist and a shop assistant, and practice buying souvenirs. |
60 min
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Clothes and colours In this worksheet you will look at words for different items of clothing and learn how to describe different colours. There is also a grammar exercise on 'some', 'a/an' and 'any'. |
60 min
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In a clothes shop This lesson covers basic vocabulary for describing clothes as well as practical expressions for clothes shopping. |
60 min
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Sweet things You will learn words and phrases related to sweet foods and practise how to use subject and object pronouns. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Healthy living You will practise forming questions with how much / how many and answering with a lot, much, many, a few, a little, etc. |
60 min
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Nature and the garden In this lesson you will learn words and phrases for things that you find and do in the garden. Practise how to use the demonstrative pronouns, this, that, these and those. |
60 min
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Seasons and months In this lesson describe the different seasons of the year, including seasonal activities and clothes that people typically wear. There is also an exercise on ordinal numbers and the months of the year. |
60 min
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Sports and activities In this lesson you will learn basic words and structures for describing sports, activities and sports people. |
60 min
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Wild man This lesson is based on a newspaper article about a hermit living alone in the Scottish wilderness. Grammar and structures covered include past simple, countable/uncountable nouns and quantifiers. The lesson also includes vocabulary for describing the outdoors as well as past time expressions with in, on, ago, yesterday and last. |
60 min
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Celebrities This lesson contains the past simple forms of regular verbs. The worksheet is based on a text about Michael Jackson. |
60 min
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Christmas Day In this lesson you will learn vocabulary connected with Christmas. Exercises cover typical Christmas things, presents, Christmas dinner and what people do on Christmas Day. |
60 min
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Social expressions You will learn and practise some basic social expressions. |
60 min
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True or false In this lesson you will study the comparative form of adjectives and at the same time learn the names of different animals. |
60 min
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Healthy living You will practise forming questions with how much / how many and answering with a lot, much, many, a few, a little, etc. |
60 min
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Pubs This unit focuses on vocabulary in the context of pubs and beverages. They will listen to a conversation between two friends talking about different kinds of beers and making plans to meet at a pub. At the end of the lesson learners will also be able to use the present continuous to talk about future plans. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Describing appearance In this lesson you will learn how to describe other people’s physical appearance. The worksheet presents common adjectives used for describing what someone looks like as well as questions for asking about another person’s looks. |
60 min
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How do you feel? In this you will learn and practice words for feelings. The worksheet includes visual, text-based and speaking activities. There is also an explanation on the different verbs that can be used when people talk about how they feel. |
60 min
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New people In this lesson you will learn useful expressions for meeting and getting to know new people. The lesson also covers the use of the present simple and present continuous. There is animated video version of the dialogue included in the lesson plan. |
60 min
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So do I! In this lesson you will learn how to use the phrases 'so do I' and 'neither do I.' The lesson ends with a dialogue between two friends talking about a movie they just saw. |
60 min
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Cities and people In this lesson you will learn words and phrases connected with cities. Visual and text-based activities focus on city places, buildings, sights and jobs. There is also an activity on words to describe cities. The lesson ends with a pairwork activity for students to discover what the world's most populated cities are. A small amount of preparation is needed before class. |
60 min
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Flying In this lesson you will learn useful vocabulary and situational expressions for catching a flight and describing an airport. |
60 min
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Tourist police This lesson plan is based on an article about a new Gangnam style tourist police force in South Korea. The worksheet includes a grammar exercise on defining relative clauses. |
60 min
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Travel and transport In this lesson you will learn a number of words and expressions for talking about private and public transport. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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A day out This lesson presents a range of vocabulary designed to help you talk about activities they might do on a free day, including visting an adventure park, exhibition, art gallery, etc. The lesson includes a dialogue between an art gallery visitor and a ticket seller. |
60 min
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Pet crazy The topic of this lesson is keeping pets. Learn key vocabulary and then read an article about a Brazilian family that live with nine tigers. This is followed by an animal vocabulary exercise. |
60 min
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Shops and shopping In this lesson you will learn useful words and phrases for talking about shops/stores and shopping. |
60 min
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Television In this lesson you will learn key vocabulary for talking about television. Adverbs of frequency are also reviewed and practised. |
60 min
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At home In this lesson you will learn how to describe household chores and different rooms in their homes. |
60 min
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Bright ideas In this lesson you will read about UK businessman Richard Branson's ideas. The worksheet includes a grammar exercise on defining relative clauses with 'who', 'which', 'that', 'whose' and 'where'. |
60 min
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Everyday expressions In this short lesson you will learn 9 typical English social expressions. |
60 min
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Mobile phones - Cell phones In this lesson you will learn useful words and phrases for talking about their mobile devices. |
60 min
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Money vocabulary In this lesson you will learn and practise a variety of vocabulary related to money and value. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Just/Already/Yet In this lesson you will learn the meaning of just, already and yet, and how to use them with the present perfect. There are text-based and visual exercises. |
60 min
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In the countryside In this short lesson you will learn how to describe the countryside, including typical land features and people who live and work in rural areas. |
60 min
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Nature and wildlife This lesson teaches you how to describe the natural world, including landscape, wildlife and natural disasters. |
60 min
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Saving the earth In this lesson you will learn a number of simple collocations for talking about environmental issues as well as the use of 'should/shouldn't + infinitive' for giving advice and recommendations. |
60 min
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Space In this lesson you will learn vocabulary for space items, planets and words for exploring space. The worksheet also includes a grammar activity on as + as comparisons, and material to help revise the superlative. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Coffee personality In this well-rounded lesson you will read a short article on how people's coffee drinking preferences determine their personality traits. A number of adjectives for describing character are introduced, and comparative and superlative forms are studied in the grammar part of the lesson. |
60 min
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Informal emails In this lesson you will learn how to write informal emails. The worksheet presents a variety of typical words and expressions used when greeting someone in an email, writing pleasantries, attaching files, etc. |
60 min
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Photo story In this lesson you will listen to Kate talking about her Facebook photos and study the past continuous tense. |
60 min
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Stereotypes In this lesson you will read a short article on the perception of British culture according to expats living in Britain. The passive voice is studied in the grammar part of the lesson. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Describing colleagues In this lesson you will learn how to describe colleagues and people at work using a variety of adjectives and expressions. |
60 min
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Working hours In this lesson you will read an article about pros and cons of Sweden's six-hour work day. The 5-page worksheet includes a grammar activity on reported speech. |
60 min
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Your company In this lesson you will listen to an employee being interviewed about her company. They then practise using the questions and key vocabulary from the dialogue to talk about their own companies. |
60 min
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Asking for and expressing opinions Having the ability to express and communicate your thoughts, ideas and opinions clearly and in a positive, inoffensive manner is an important business and social skill. |
60 min
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Socializing and small talk The ability to make 'small talk' is highly valued. Small talk gets cordial relationships started and 'breaks the ice' before important business meetings and other events. |
60 min
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Cross-cultural communication It is essential to understand the potential problems of intercultural communication, and make a conscious effort to overcome these to establish and build lasting business relationships with people from different cultures. |
60 min
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Making predictions You have to be able to predict what will happen to a particular business event based on the available information at hand. In this lesson, you will learn some of the skills and grammatical structure you will need in order to make predictions. |
60 min
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Business emails In this lesson you will learn how to write emails for their work. The worksheet compares formal and informal styles of writing. |
60 min
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Describing a job In this lesson you will learn how to talk about a job. The worksheet presents some common nouns, adjectives and expressions used for describing jobs. |
60 min
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What to wear at work In this lesson you will learn and use vocabulary for work clothes worn in different professions. The worksheet also includes activities on what to wear for job interviews and common differences between words for work clothing in British and American English. |
60 min
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Work space In this lesson you will read a text about the pros and cons of working in an open-plan office. The worksheet focuses on vocabulary and speaking. There is also an exercise on linking words and phrases. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Conducting Interviews In business, you will inevitably have an interview, either as the interviewer or the interviewee. You need the right skills to be able to participate confidently in this exercise. You will never go wrong if you know what questions to ask and how to ask them, or if you are the interviewee, know what these questions are and how to respond accordingly. |
60 min
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Clarifying & confirming information during interviews Clarifying information is essential in an interview, whichever end you find yourself in—the interviewer or the interviewee. It is crucial for either person to get the information as accurately as possible. One of the best ways to do this is to clarify and confirm what you’ve heard. |
60 min
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Talking about common human resource issues There are so many issues that a Human Resource practitioner needs to address at the workplace. It is important that they be able to speak about these using the right terminology and expressions in English. |
60 min
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Resolving human resource conflicts at the workplace The workplace teems with various conflicts involving human resources. The Human Resource practitioner should have the right skills to find a solution that is acceptable by all parties. Doing this in one’s own language is hard enough; doing it in English may be a bit of a challenge. This lesson seeks to equip the learner with the right vocabulary and grammatical structures to perform this function in English. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Education In this lesson you will learn how to describe the education system in your country using British and American English. |
60 min
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Famous firsts In this lesson you will find out about the first time important events happened. There are listening and reading activities, plus exercises covering key vocabulary, irregular verbs and time phrases with 'in'. |
60 min
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Learning English This lesson teaches you how to say the letters of the alphabet, how to ask about the meaning and spelling of unfamiliar words and how to describe different parts of speech (nouns, verbs, prepositions, pronouns adverbs). |
60 min
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Past review In this video-aided lesson review the past simple and past continuous tenses. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Assertive communication in negotiations You need to be able to express positive and negative ideas and feelings in an open, honest, and direct manner. You need to be able to take responsibility for your words and actions without judging and blaming others. You should also be able to constructively confront and find a mutually satisfying solution in times of conflict. |
60 min
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Negotiating A negotiation is like a battle. You need to come prepared and fully armed with the right expressions, vocabulary, and grammatical structure. This lesson will give you some of what you need before you sit at the negotiating table. |
60 min
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Making predictions in negotiations One trap commonly experienced by negotiators is the "prediction trap", where conditions regarding uncertain matters are either over- or underestimated. In this lesson, you will learn to recognise these negotiation traps, both in language and in concept, and how to avoid them. |
60 min
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Expressing probability To express the likelihood or chance that a given event or situation will occur is a language function used when explaining and discussing figures, trends, progress, future plans, as well as in decision-making. |
60 min
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A day out This lesson presents a range of vocabulary designed to help you talk about activities they might do on a free day, including visting an adventure park, exhibition, art gallery, etc. The lesson includes a dialogue between an art gallery visitor and a ticket seller. |
60 min
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Pet crazy The topic of this lesson is keeping pets. Learn key vocabulary and then read an article about a Brazilian family that live with nine tigers. This is followed by an animal vocabulary exercise. |
60 min
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Shops and shopping In this lesson you will learn useful words and phrases for talking about shops/stores and shopping. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Describing colleagues In this lesson you will learn how to describe colleagues and people at work using a variety of adjectives and expressions. |
60 min
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Working hours In this lesson you will read an article about pros and cons of Sweden's six-hour work day. The 5-page worksheet includes a grammar activity on reported speech. |
60 min
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Your company In this lesson you will listen to an employee being interviewed about her company. They then practise using the questions and key vocabulary from the dialogue to talk about their own companies. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Office equipment and supplies In this lesson you will learn key vocabulary for office stationery, supplies and equipment. The worksheet includes a speaking activity and several image-based exercises. |
60 min
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Statistics In this lesson you will learn how to describe graphs using simple verb and adverb combinations in the past simple. The worksheet also includes an exercise on describing pie charts using quantifiers (most ..., a quarter of ..., 10 percent of ..., etc.) |
60 min
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Taking a break In this lesson you will read an article about how skipping lunch can affect productivity and wellbeing in the workplace. The worksheet includes an activity on the use of can/can't for talking about ability and possibility. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Career advice In this lesson you will read an article about the phrases that they should avoid using in their careers. The worksheet includes a grammar exercise on should/shouldn't + infinitive for giving advice and expressing expectation. |
60 min
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Living at work In this lesson you will read about the lifestyle of certain Google employees who have reportedly been living on the company's premises. The worksheet includes several vocabulary exercises. |
60 min
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Password advice In this lesson you will read an article about how to choose a password according to advice from the UK's spying agency GCHQ. The grammar section of the worksheet looks at verb patterns with the infinitive and gerund. |
60 min
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Time management In this lesson you will learn and use vocabulary connected with time management. Look at tips on how to prioritise tasks. |
60 min
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Work and pay This lesson plan covers vocabulary for talking about work pay. There are exercises on salary collocations, work benefits and how to read a payslip. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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At the Airport Understanding flight information at an airport can be a challenge, and missing a flight can be avoided if you know how to get and understand information for your trip. |
60 min
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At a Hotel How do you find your room or use the hotel's amenities? Getting the accommodation you want and having the hotel staff attend to your needs properly are important if you want to ensure you experience a hassle-free trip. |
60 min
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At the Restaurant Dining at a new place or in a new country is always an experience you can look forward to, but it doesn't have to be full of challenges and horror stories. Being careful of your diet and eating customs in your host country will make your experience more pleasant and enjoyable. |
60 min
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Asking for directions and information Knowing what questions to ask to get the information you need to get to where you want should not be a difficult thing to do. How to seek the information you need, especially in a foreign country, can also be tricky. It's important for you to maintain courtesy and civility when soliciting information from strangers. |
60 min
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Compliments In this lesson you will learn how to make and receive a compliment. |
60 min
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Describing character and behaviour In this lesson you will learn how to describe a person’s character. |
60 min
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Expensive taste In this lesson you will read a short article on how the price of food influences its taste according to a scientific study. The worksheet also presents verbs and expressions for giving and reporting opinions. |
60 min
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Gestures and manners In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary associated with gestures and manners. The worksheet can also be used as the basis for a discussion on good and bad manners among different cultures. |
60 min
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Super memory Read an article about a young woman who has a very powerful memory. Activities focus on reading and speaking, phrasal verbs and phrases with the word ‘memory’. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Christmas words In this lesson you will learn common words and collocations associated with Christmas. |
60 min
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Easter words and traditions In this lesson you will learn about Easter traditions around the world and discover some unusual facts about this time of year. |
60 min
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Feeling happy This lesson is on the topic of happiness. Activities in the worksheet cover what makes people happy, the top ten happiest countries in the world and tips about how to be happier. The grammar section of the lesson focuses on using verb + ing. |
60 min
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Halloween night This vocabulary worksheet covers a variety of objects, costumes, activities and collocations related to Halloween. |
60 min
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Valentines Day In this lesson you will read an article about the origins of Valentine’s Day and discover how it became connected with love. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Describing appearance In this lesson you will learn how to describe other people’s physical appearance. The worksheet presents common adjectives used for describing what someone looks like as well as questions for asking about another person’s looks. |
60 min
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How do you feel? In this you will learn and practice words for feelings. The worksheet includes visual, text-based and speaking activities. There is also an explanation on the different verbs that can be used when people talk about how they feel. |
60 min
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New people In this lesson you will learn useful expressions for meeting and getting to know new people. The lesson also covers the use of the present simple and present continuous. There is animated video version of the dialogue included in the lesson plan. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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In the countryside In this short lesson you will learn how to describe the countryside, including typical land features and people who live and work in rural areas. |
60 min
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Nature and wildlife This lesson teaches you how to describe the natural world, including landscape, wildlife and natural disasters. |
60 min
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Saving the earth In this lesson you will learn a number of simple collocations for talking about environmental issues as well as the use of 'should/shouldn't + infinitive' for giving advice and recommendations. |
60 min
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Space In this lesson you will learn vocabulary for space items, planets and words for exploring space. The worksheet also includes a grammar activity on as + as comparisons, and material to help revise the superlative. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Changes In this lesson you will develop your understanding of the present perfect tense. |
60 min
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Controversy In this lesson you will read about a Norwegian proposal to ban begging. The worksheet also introduces the first conditional structure. |
60 min
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Rise of the mammone In this lesson you will read about why many Italian adults are still living at home with their parents. The worksheet rounds off with a review of the present, present perfect and past tenses. |
60 min
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The future of the world In this lesson you will read and complete predictions about the year 2050 and learn the structure will/won't + infinitive for talking about future predictions. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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A day out This lesson presents a range of vocabulary designed to help you talk about activities they might do on a free day, including visting an adventure park, exhibition, art gallery, etc. The lesson includes a dialogue between an art gallery visitor and a ticket seller. |
60 min
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Pet crazy The topic of this lesson is keeping pets. Learn key vocabulary and then read an article about a Brazilian family that live with nine tigers. This is followed by an animal vocabulary exercise. |
60 min
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Shops and shopping In this lesson you will learn useful words and phrases for talking about shops/stores and shopping. |
60 min
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Television In this lesson you will learn key vocabulary for talking about television. Adverbs of frequency are also reviewed and practised. |
60 min
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Cities and people In this lesson you will learn words and phrases connected with cities. Visual and text-based activities focus on city places, buildings, sights and jobs. There is also an activity on words to describe cities. The lesson ends with a pairwork activity for students to discover what the world's most populated cities are. A small amount of preparation is needed before class. |
60 min
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Flying In this lesson you will learn useful vocabulary and situational expressions for catching a flight and describing an airport. |
60 min
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Tourist police This lesson plan is based on an article about a new Gangnam style tourist police force in South Korea. The worksheet includes a grammar exercise on defining relative clauses. |
60 min
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Travel and transport In this lesson you will learn a number of words and expressions for talking about private and public transport. |
60 min
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Christmas words In this lesson you will learn common words and collocations associated with Christmas. |
60 min
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Easter words and traditions In this lesson you will learn about Easter traditions around the world and discover some unusual facts about this time of year. |
60 min
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Feeling happy This lesson is on the topic of happiness. Activities in the worksheet cover what makes people happy, the top ten happiest countries in the world and tips about how to be happier. The grammar section of the lesson focuses on using verb + ing. |
60 min
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Halloween night This vocabulary worksheet covers a variety of objects, costumes, activities and collocations related to Halloween. |
60 min
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Valentines Day In this lesson you will read an article about the origins of Valentine’s Day and discover how it became connected with love. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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So do I! In this lesson you will learn how to use the phrases 'so do I' and 'neither do I.' The lesson ends with a dialogue between two friends talking about a movie they just saw. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Company and job This lesson teaches useful vocabulary for talking about your company and job. Study expressions for describing a company’s history, location, size, market position, financial results and strategy. Listen to three co-workers talking about their work. Learn how to talk about your job responsibilities and what you like/dislike about your work. |
60 min
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Introductions This lesson teaches expressions for first-time introductions. Through listening learn how to introduce yourself to a colleague or business associate and make appropriate small talk. |
60 min
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Showing round visitors In this lesson you will learn vocabulary for describing areas of an office, shop or factory and practise giving a tour of their workplace using a variety of useful expressions. |
60 min
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Work clothes In this lesson you will learn how to talk about work clothing and dress code. The lesson includes a news report about a London receptionist who was sent home for not adhering to her company's dress code policy. |
60 min
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At the clothes shop This lesson teaches common words and expressions for describing clothes (in British and American English), clothing material and shopping for clothes. |
60 min
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At the hospital This lesson presents words and expressions for describing different ailments and injuries as well as hospital wards and staff. The worksheet ends with a dialogue-aided exercise in which you can listen to a hospital patient discussing her problem with a doctor. |
60 min
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At the restaurant This lesson teaches common words and expressions for describing food and drink, restaurant service and parts of meals. Through listening learn how to order a meal in a restaurant as well as discuss menu options with a guest and decide who to pay. |
60 min
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Visiting the dentist In this lesson you will learn a variety of words and expressions for describing dental equipment and communicating with a dentist in English. |
60 min
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Banking This lesson teaches useful words and phrases for describing banking products and services including types of bank accounts, loans, payment methods and foreign exchange. Learn how to exchange money from one currency to another, pay in and withdraw cash, enquire about their bank balance and check your overdraft limit. |
60 min
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Food and drink Learn and practise vocabulary related to food and drink. |
60 min
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Learning languages In this lesson learn vocabulary related to learning languages. The target language includes words and expressions for describing features of languages and useful questions for asking about words. |
60 min
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Vacation or holiday? Confused by American and British English vocabulary? Here are some common differences. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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All about Halloween This lesson covers a range of Halloween-related vocabulary and some interesting 'facts' about the festival. |
60 min
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Christmas words and traditions Learn common Christmas vocabulary and Christmas traditions around the world. |
60 min
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Easter Learn about Easter customs around the world and discover some unusual facts about this time of year. |
60 min
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Festive phrasal verbs Nine common phrasal verbs are presented in a festive context. |
60 min
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Origins of Christmas Read about the pre-Christian origins of Christmas and learn some interesting facts about how the winter solstice was celebrated in Europe. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Beauty and make-up In this lesson you will learn and practice vocabulary to talk about make-up and beauty routines. Exercises cover beauty products and tools, and how to get ready for a night out. |
60 min
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Clothes Learn and practise vocabulary related to clothes. |
60 min
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Men's grooming In this lesson, you will learn and practice vocabulary to talk about grooming products and routines. Exercises cover bathroom products and tools, facial hair and phrases to use when you're at the barber's. There is also a grammar activity on have/get something done. |
60 min
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People’s appearance In this lesson learn and practise vocabulary related to people’s appearance. |
60 min
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Art words In this lesson you will learn vocabulary connected with art. Exercises focus on types of art, art materials and equipment, and words to describe art. There is also an activity on Van Gogh's Sunflowers. |
60 min
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Cooking and eating In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary related to cooking and eating. |
60 min
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Home improvements In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary related to DIY and home improvements. The worksheet also includes a short grammar exercise on the structure 'have something done'. |
60 min
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Musical Connections In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary related to music, including types of music and musical instruments. |
60 min
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The Olympic Games In this lesson on the Olympics, learn and practise vocabulary for describing the history, spirit and events of the Olympic Games. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Branding Learn key branding vocabulary with this lesson. There is also a listening activity on the brand Nike. |
60 min
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Business phrasal verbs This lively lesson presents 16 common phrasal verbs used in business. These business English phrasal verbs are presented in their natural context. |
60 min
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Describing workers This lesson is a great way to develop your ability to talk about people’s personality and character traits at work. The lesson presents a variety of adjectives for describing qualities and flaws, as well as additional expressions for describing typical office personalities. |
60 min
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Diplomatic language This lesson teaches you how to avoid causing offence by expressing yourself in a more tactful, diplomatic way. After studying a variety of adjectives for describing different attitudes, you will learn how to use special ‘softening’ structures through reading, language practice. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Flying for business The theme of this worksheet is business travel. Read a traveller's tips on how to handle a long-distance business trip. The lesson activities focus on vocabulary, comprehension and speaking. |
60 min
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Going on a business trip In this business vocabulary lesson, learn words and phrases to talk about business trips. There are exercises on preparing for business trips, reasons to go and ways to talk about a business trip. |
60 min
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Hello! I’m on the plane Technology has been developed to allow passengers to use their mobile phones safely on planes. Students read an article about the different attitudes among business travellers towards this development. In the grammar section of the worksheet, the first and second conditionals are studied and practised. Students then discuss the lesson topic and debate the pros and cons of in-flight mobile phone use. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Birth or upbringing The theme of this lesson is what makes a successful businessman. Read an article that discusses whether entrepreneurs are born with certain character traits or develop the necessary skills and mindset. Vocabulary for describing entrepreneurial activity and personality is studied. |
60 min
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Selling air Read an article about a Canadian company that has been cashing in on China's pollution crisis. The worksheet includes a two-part grammar exercise on infinitive clauses. |
60 min
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Side jobs Read an article about the trend in the UK to have more than one job or business. Exercises focus on key words, phrases, and collocations. |
60 min
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The economy In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary related to the economy. |
60 min
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The next emerging market The theme of this lesson is international investment. Read an article about the investment potential of Iraq and study vocabulary related to infrastructure and development. |
60 min
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Ed pronunciation Learn and practise the different ways of saying 'ed' at the end of regular verbs in the past tense. There's an audio activity to help you recognise these sounds in words, as well as exercises to help you use the sounds in their speaking. |
60 min
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Final -s pronunciation In this lesson learn and practise the different ways to pronounce 's' at the end of words. There are audio activities for you to recognise the sounds in single words and in sentences, and to practise creating the sounds. |
60 min
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Habits In this lesson practise vocabulary for different types of habits, and read an article about practising good habits. The worksheet also includes grammar activities on the -ing (gerund) form. |
60 min
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Th pronunciation In this lesson learn and practise how to say the different 'th' sounds. There's an audio activity to help you recognise these sounds in words, as well as exercises to help you use the sounds while speaking. |
60 min
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Corporate well-being This theme of this lesson is corporate health. Read an article about a company that is attempting to improve the well-being of its staff and listen to two corporate health experts commenting on the firm’s health initiatives. In the grammar section of the lesson, the present simple, present continuous, past simple, present perfect simple and past simple are reviewed. |
60 min
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Sick leave Thinking of calling in sick? Under a new Belgian proposal, you will be obliged to remain at home for a medical check-up. Read about and discuss this proposal. The lesson rounds off with a vocabulary exercise on common ailments and remedies. |
60 min
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The stress timebomb - Part 1 The first of a two-part lesson plan that looks at the causes and impact of stress in the workplace. Read about how stress is affecting small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. The lesson rounds off with a grammar exercise on reported speech. |
60 min
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The stress timebomb - Part 2 The second of a two-part lesson plan that looks at the causes and impact of stress in the workplace. Read about how small and medium-sized businesses can reduce stress among employees. The lesson rounds off with a exercise on expressing future probability. |
60 min
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Working in human resources This lesson is designed to get HR specialists talking about their work. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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I wish/If only This lesson presents the structures I wish ... and If only ... for talking about situations that someone regrets or would like to be different in the past, present or future. |
60 min
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Dismissal and redundancy Employees can leave companies for many reasons. If the company is in a tough financial situation, then redundancy could be a possibility. Or, if employees perform poorly or behave badly they may need to be removed. Discussing these and understanding language that differentiates between the two is a vital skill. |
60 min
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Finding candidates Companies need high quality people to function well. Finding the right people can often be a significant challenge. This unit discusses different techniques and approaches to finding good people. |
60 min
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Gender pay gap Equality in the workplace is a large and important issue in modern business and society. This unit discusses the idea of equal pay and equal opportunities based on gender. |
60 min
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Different Attitudes For many years, the easiest way to recruit and retain employees was often through a high salary and other tangible benefits. However, in today’s society, many younger people are motivated by other issues such as corporate values. This unit looks at how to engage employees of different generations |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Branding Learn key branding vocabulary with this lesson. There is also a listening activity on the brand Nike. |
60 min
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Business phrasal verbs This lively lesson presents 16 common phrasal verbs used in business. These business English phrasal verbs are presented in their natural context. |
60 min
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Describing workers This lesson is a great way to develop your ability to talk about people’s personality and character traits at work. The lesson presents a variety of adjectives for describing qualities and flaws, as well as additional expressions for describing typical office personalities. |
60 min
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Diplomatic language This lesson teaches you how to avoid causing offence by expressing yourself in a more tactful, diplomatic way. After studying a variety of adjectives for describing different attitudes, you will learn how to use special ‘softening’ structures through reading, language practice. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Attending a job interview Learn useful vocabulary for attending a job interview in English. The worksheet includes an article about things candidates shouldn't say during an interview. |
60 min
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Describing jobs Learn vocabulary for talking about jobs. The worksheet covers typical adjectives and expressions used for describing work. |
60 min
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It is vs. there is This worksheet looks at the difference between the structures It is ... and There is ..., a common area of confusion among learners. |
60 min
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Job hunting This worksheet focuses on vocabulary for describing the activity of job seeking. During the lesson listen to a job search expert giving his top tips. |
60 min
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Jobs In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary related to jobs. |
60 min
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Moving to a new country In this lesson you can practise vocabulary for emigrating to a new country. Activities focus on the reasons to move, what you need before you go and situations that happen when you arrive at your destination. |
60 min
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Computers and the Internet Learn and practise vocabulary related to computers and the Internet. |
60 min
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Generation Linkster Read an article about the current generation who are growing up with technology from day one. Activities focus on vocabulary and phrasal verbs. |
60 min
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Love at first byte The topic of this lesson is online dating and relationships. Read an article on a trend called ‘network dating’ – the use of social media websites and mutual friends to help single people get together. Study common expressions for describing the different stages of a relationship as well as the use of the present continuous, present perfect and past simple tenses for describing trends. |
60 min
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Social networking Read about the history of social networking and learn how to describe the typical features and functions. |
60 min
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Tindersurfing Read an article about a man who travelled around Europe staying with matches he met on the dating app Tinder. There are exercises covering key words and phrases, and a grammar activity on common expressions with -ing. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Contracts In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary related to contracts. |
60 min
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Different perceptions Read about a survey on men and women business owners and learn some new adjectives for describing character traits. The lesson includes a grammar exercise on the structure verb + object + infinitive/-ing. |
60 min
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Email style This lesson teaches useful vocabulary to write emails in English. The worksheet presents the differences between formal, informal and neutral email styles, and there are a number of writing exercises that you can practise using different levels of formality. |
60 min
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Unusual CV mistakes Read an article about mistakes that job candidates make on their CVs and the consequences of these errors. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Answering questions and queries As the facilitator or chair of meetings, you will often be asked questions regarding the matter you just took up. How you answer these questions will help you in managing your staff, projects and issues better. |
60 min
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Expressing and asking for opinions Facilitating meetings does not prevent you from participating in the discussion and offering your own opinions. However, you must also be adept at eliciting others' feedback and opinions for a more productive outcome to your meetings. |
60 min
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Giving instructions Meetings are often concluded with agreed action plans to address issues and work towards the general goal. As facilitator, you are given the task of mediating, assigning tasks, and giving instructions. |
60 min
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Conducting a meeting It is important to learn the various stages and structure of a meeting in order to effectively achieve what has been set in the agenda. These stages come with appropriate language structures that need to be learned. |
60 min
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Asking for and expressing opinions Having the ability to express and communicate your thoughts, ideas and opinions clearly and in a positive, inoffensive manner is an important business and social skill. |
60 min
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Socializing and small talk The ability to make 'small talk' is highly valued. Small talk gets cordial relationships started and 'breaks the ice' before important business meetings and other events. |
60 min
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Cross-cultural communication It is essential to understand the potential problems of intercultural communication, and make a conscious effort to overcome these to establish and build lasting business relationships with people from different cultures. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Emergencies In this lesson you will learn vocabulary related to the emergency services as well as expressions for reporting an emergency. |
60 min
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Helping people In this lesson you will learn and practise expressions for offering, accepting and refusing help. The lesson also teaches common phrases for responding when other people express their gratitude. |
60 min
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Making plans This lesson teaches vocabulary and expressions for making plans and arrangements. Through listening learn how to schedule, cancel and re-schedule a meeting. The use of the present continuous for stating future plans is also studied, as well as common phrasal verbs used when making arrangements. |
60 min
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Staying with people The lesson teaches vocabulary and expressions related to the topic of staying and living with other people. Through listening learn how to welcome a guest, make small talk, make offers and requests, as well as thank somebody for their hospitality. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Ed pronunciation Learn and practise the different ways of saying 'ed' at the end of regular verbs in the past tense. There's an audio activity to help you recognise these sounds in words, as well as exercises to help you use the sounds in their speaking. |
60 min
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Final -s pronunciation In this lesson learn and practise the different ways to pronounce 's' at the end of words. There are audio activities for you to recognise the sounds in single words and in sentences, and to practise creating the sounds. |
60 min
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Habits In this lesson practise vocabulary for different types of habits, and read an article about practising good habits. The worksheet also includes grammar activities on the -ing (gerund) form. |
60 min
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Th pronunciation In this lesson learn and practise how to say the different 'th' sounds. There's an audio activity to help you recognise these sounds in words, as well as exercises to help you use the sounds while speaking. |
60 min
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Crazy idea The theme of this 6-page worksheet is the migrant crisis in Europe. Read about an Egyptian billionaire who wants to accommodate desperate refugees on two privately-owned Greek islands. |
60 min
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Sightseeing In this lesson learn some common adjectives for describing a tourist destination. |
60 min
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The universe In this lesson you will learn and use vocabulary connected with the universe. There is a short text on the universe and a vocabulary exercise on things that happen in space. The lesson finishes with an activity on comparing different things. |
60 min
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War and conflict In this lesson you will learn vocabulary related to war, conflict and terrorism. The worksheet includes several discussion activities. |
60 min
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Complaining and apologising The theme of this lesson is handling complaints in business. Study a text on the importance of welcoming customer complaints and dealing with problems promptly. Learn useful expressions for making complaints, apologising and taking action. |
60 min
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Conflict of interest This lesson is based on an article on a dispute between the McDonald's fast food chain and the Italian city of Florence. The lesson focuses on vocabulary development, reading comprehension and speaking. |
60 min
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Discussions This lesson teaches useful expressions for those who need English for business meetings and discussions. Learn how to structure an argument with linking words and phrases as well as respond to opinions using a variety of techniques for agreeing and disagreeing. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Computers and the Internet Learn and practise vocabulary related to computers and the Internet. |
60 min
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Generation Linkster Read an article about the current generation who are growing up with technology from day one. Activities focus on vocabulary and phrasal verbs. |
60 min
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Love at first byte The topic of this lesson is online dating and relationships. Read an article on a trend called ‘network dating’ – the use of social media websites and mutual friends to help single people get together. Study common expressions for describing the different stages of a relationship as well as the use of the present continuous, present perfect and past simple tenses for describing trends. |
60 min
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Social networking Read about the history of social networking and learn how to describe the typical features and functions. |
60 min
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Tindersurfing Read an article about a man who travelled around Europe staying with matches he met on the dating app Tinder. There are exercises covering key words and phrases, and a grammar activity on common expressions with -ing. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Birth or upbringing The theme of this lesson is what makes a successful businessman. Read an article that discusses whether entrepreneurs are born with certain character traits or develop the necessary skills and mindset. Vocabulary for describing entrepreneurial activity and personality is studied. |
60 min
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Selling air Read an article about a Canadian company that has been cashing in on China's pollution crisis. The worksheet includes a two-part grammar exercise on infinitive clauses. |
60 min
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Side jobs Read an article about the trend in the UK to have more than one job or business. Exercises focus on key words, phrases, and collocations. |
60 min
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The economy In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary related to the economy. |
60 min
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The next emerging market The theme of this lesson is international investment. Read an article about the investment potential of Iraq and study vocabulary related to infrastructure and development. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Chatting and small talk This lesson introduces idioms and common social expressions used for gossiping, confiding in other people and making small talk. Study the use of question tags in making conversation and role play a variety of situations using the expressions and structures from the lesson. |
60 min
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Making friends In this lesson you will learn useful phrasal vocabulary for talking about yourself and getting to know other people. Through listening and practise asking about someone’s background, work, leisure interests, etc. using a variety of tenses. . |
60 min
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Meeting people This lesson teaches common expressions for meeting people. Learn how to introduce yourself and greet other people in both formal and informal situations. |
60 min
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A healthy diet Read an article about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. The lesson focuses on vocabulary, reading comprehension and speaking. |
60 min
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Describing a recipe This lesson presents a variety of words and expressions used for talking about cooking. Through listening, writing and speaking learn how to describe a recipe in detail. |
60 min
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Raw food Read an article about the raw food diet trend. The lesson includes vocabulary exercises and a discussion activity. Ideal for foodies! |
60 min
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Taste and texture In this lesson you will learn how to describe the taste and texture of food. The lesson includes an exercise on taste idioms. |
60 min
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Tea Read an article about the history of tea and its popularity in Britain. Lesson activities focus on vocabulary and comprehension. At the end of the lesson, students discuss people's tea drinking habits in their own countries. |
60 min
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Art In this lesson you will develop your art vocabulary. There are activities on artists' tools and equipment, materials, types of art and ways to describe art. |
60 min
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Films-Movies In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary related to films. |
60 min
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Keeping pets Read a newspaper article about the different considerations involved with keeping a pet. |
60 min
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Music This lesson covers vocabulary related to music, including English words for musical instruments, adjectives and expressions for describing music as well as common idioms related to music. |
60 min
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Photography Read an article about how to take better pictures using your camera phone. Exercises focus on key photography terms and verbs, types of photography, and basic equipment. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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At the dentist In this dialogue-aided lesson learn a variety of terms for describing dental equipment and dental procedures as well as useful expressions for communicating with a dentist in English. |
60 min
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At the gym This video-aided lesson covers a variety of useful terms and expressions for describing gym equipment and work-out exercises. |
60 min
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At the hairdresser Learn words and phrases to use when they are getting a haircut. Exercises cover hairstyles, hairdresser’s equipment and extras for your hair. The lesson finishes with the dialogue between a hairdresser and her customer. |
60 min
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At the vet Learn useful vocabulary for pet health problems, veterinary equipment and duties. The lesson includes an interview with a vet talking about the pros and cons of the job. |
60 min
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Colloquial English Learn and practise a variety of common colloquial terms used in text messages and everyday speech. |
60 min
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Mind your thoughts Read an article about how computers will soon be able to read our minds and delete our thoughts. Activities focus on reading, speaking and understanding, plus key vocabulary. There is also an exercise on prefixes. |
60 min
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Time Learn useful phrases, words and idioms related to the topic of 'time'. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Used to vs. would This lesson presents the differences between used to and would for talking about repeated actions in the past. |
60 min
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Colloquial English Learn and practise a variety of common colloquial terms used in text messages and everyday speech. |
60 min
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Mind your thoughts Read an article about how computers will soon be able to read our minds and delete our thoughts. Activities focus on reading, speaking and understanding, plus key vocabulary. There is also an exercise on prefixes. |
60 min
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Time Learn useful phrases, words and idioms related to the topic of 'time'. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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In the city This video-enhanced lesson will help you talk about cities in a more descriptive manner. |
60 min
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Patience and waiting In this vocabulary lesson learn words and phrases connected with patience and waiting. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Being tactful In this lesson you will study common adjectives for describing polite and impolite behaviour. You will also learn how to avoid causing offence by using diplomatic ‘softening’ words and structures. |
60 min
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Body language In this lesson you will learn and practise a variety of verbs, collocations and idioms related to body language, movements and gestures. Learn how to be more descriptive when talking about common emotions and non-verbal signals. |
60 min
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Discussing opinions Listen to two friends discussing the cuisines of different countries and study the expressions that are used for sharing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing. |
60 min
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Optimism and pessimism This lesson focuses on the language of optimism and pessimism. Learn a variety of words to describe people that are optimistic and pessimistic, as well as phrases and idioms on the theme. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Business idioms Learn 13 common idioms used in Business English. |
60 min
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Chairing meetings This lesson teaches useful expressions for those who need to chair meetings in English. After studying vocabulary for describing the skills and roles of a chairperson, listen to a dialogue in which the managers of a language training centre discuss their company’s advertising strategy. Key expressions used by the chairperson of the meeting are studied. |
60 min
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Small talk This lesson teaches expressions and techniques for making conversation. Study vocabulary for describing different types of social interaction as well as typical conversation openers and responses. |
60 min
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Speaking In this lesson you will learn a variety of verbs and idioms for describing the way somebody speaks. |
60 min
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Advertising and promotion Learn useful words and phrases for talking about advertising methods and promotional strategies. |
60 min
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Business idioms 2 Learn 13 more English idioms used in business. |
60 min
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Groupon culture The topic of this lesson is coupon marketing and the American internet company, Groupon. Read an article about Groupon’s business model and its impact on the UK's discount marketplace. |
60 min
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Negotiating deals This lesson teaches useful language for those who need to negotiate in English. After studying vocabulary for describing the different stages in a negotiation, listen to two extracts from a negotiation and study the tactics and key structures that are used by each side to make proposals, bargain, and reach a deal. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Cultural diversity Read an article on the cultural and linguistic diversity of Manchester. |
60 min
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Cultural know-how The topic of this lesson is the importance of understanding the cultural etiquette of different countries. The lesson introduces idioms concerned with etiquette and behaviour such as go Dutch, follow suit, return the compliment. Present modal verbs for advice, possibility and necessity are revised and past forms are introduced and practised. |
60 min
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Networking Read an article on the benefits of making useful connections in business and how to be a good networker. In the grammar section of the worksheet, a variety of structures with ‘get’ are studied and practised. |
60 min
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Problem solving In this lesson you will learn useful language for handling and solving problems at work. Vocabulary for describing different types of problems and solutions is studied. Listen to several dialogues and study the expressions used by the speakers to declare and diagnose a problem as well as make suggestions and take action. |
60 min
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Sharing viewpoints This lesson teaches language for sharing opinions during business meetings and discussions. Listen to a teleconference involving the board members of an IT distribution company discussing a proposal to expand their business. |
60 min
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Phrasal verbs in business This lesson introduces 18 common phrasal verbs used in a business context. These phrasal verbs are presented in their natural context. |
60 min
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Assigning tasks Most of the time, tasks or duties need to be assigned to some participants during a meeting. You need to be able to know how to go about this important part of the meeting in English. |
60 min
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Comparing products In comparing products, services and ideas you are able to make connections between them, engage in critical thinking, and go deeper than merely describing or analysing to generate more interesting analysis.,In comparing products, services, and ideas, you are able to make connections between them, engage in critical thinking, and go deeper than merely describing or analysing to generate more interesting analysis. |
60 min
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Describing Products The various stages of a project may need to be discussed especially during meetings. You have to be equipped with the right expressions to do this task in English. |
60 min
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Describing trends Knowing and using the language of trends is especially needed to accurately communicate the ups and downs of business when making a presentation using graphs and statistics. |
60 min
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Mediating or diffusing tense situations When opposing opinions and points of view are expressed during a meeting, there is a tendency for participants to get into heated discussions, thus creating a tense atmosphere in the meeting room. The facilitator should know how to address this situation. |
60 min
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After Sales The sales process doesn’t always end when the customer signs on the dotted line. After sales is a key element of developing continued business. This unit looks at the language needed to provide good after sales and continued customer support. |
60 min
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Product differentiation Different markets can be fiercely competitive. It is often vital for a sales staff to able to show why their product is better than a competitor’s. This unit works on language that will help learners differentiate their own products. |
60 min
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Upselling Sales can often be a complex area. Simply getting the customer to buy a product may not always be deemed a success. The ability to upsell in order to increase revenue is a key skill. This unit brings language to help with those skills. |
60 min
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Establishing credibility When giving a presentation it is important to establish why those in the audience should listen to you and why you are credible on the subject you are discussing. This unit develops techniques to show credibility in a presentation. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Chatting and small talk This lesson introduces idioms and common social expressions used for gossiping, confiding in other people and making small talk. Study the use of question tags in making conversation and role play a variety of situations using the expressions and structures from the lesson. |
60 min
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Making friends In this lesson you will learn useful phrasal vocabulary for talking about yourself and getting to know other people. Through listening and practise asking about someone’s background, work, leisure interests, etc. using a variety of tenses. . |
60 min
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Meeting people This lesson teaches common expressions for meeting people. Learn how to introduce yourself and greet other people in both formal and informal situations. |
60 min
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Colloquial English Learn and practise a variety of common colloquial terms used in text messages and everyday speech. |
60 min
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Mind your thoughts Read an article about how computers will soon be able to read our minds and delete our thoughts. Activities focus on reading, speaking and understanding, plus key vocabulary. There is also an exercise on prefixes. |
60 min
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Time Learn useful phrases, words and idioms related to the topic of 'time'. |
60 min
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Used to vs. would This lesson presents the differences between used to and would for talking about repeated actions in the past. |
60 min
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Business idioms Learn 13 common idioms used in Business English. |
60 min
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Chairing meetings This lesson teaches useful expressions for those who need to chair meetings in English. After studying vocabulary for describing the skills and roles of a chairperson, listen to a dialogue in which the managers of a language training centre discuss their company’s advertising strategy. Key expressions used by the chairperson of the meeting are studied. |
60 min
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Small talk This lesson teaches expressions and techniques for making conversation. Study vocabulary for describing different types of social interaction as well as typical conversation openers and responses. |
60 min
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Speaking In this lesson you will learn a variety of verbs and idioms for describing the way somebody speaks. |
60 min
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Back to work This lesson looks at the benefits of working at home compared with office work. Read an article about Yahoo!'s controversial decision to ban staff from working remotely. |
60 min
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Flexible working and gender roles Read about the benefits and drawbacks of flexible working for men and women in the UK workforce. The lesson focuses on vocabulary, reading comprehension and speaking. |
60 min
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Leadership and management Learn words and phrases related to leadership and being a manager. Read an article about what makes a good manager and practise vocabulary for positive and negative leadership qualities. Also learn management verbs. |
60 min
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Managing a phone call Learn how to manage a phone conversation in English. Vocabulary for describing telephone behaviour is studied. Listen to a phone call and study the expressions used to direct and change the topic of the conversation. |
60 min
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Stereotypes and the older worker Read an article about the misconceptions people have about older workers. Complete comprehension activities plus exercises on key vocabulary. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Digital detox reality Read about the possible effects of taking a break from using technology, especially smartphone usage. The lesson focuses on vocabulary, reading comprehension and speaking. |
60 min
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Information technology This lesson covers a range of vocabulary for talking about general areas of IT, including software, hardware, web hosting, web design and troubleshooting. |
60 min
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Technology and inventions In this lesson you will learn how to describe technology and inventions. The lesson includes plenty of discussion activities as well as a newspaper article on Google Glass, Google's latest technical innovation. |
60 min
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The media In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary for describing the media. |
60 min
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Phrasal verbs in business This lesson introduces 18 common phrasal verbs used in a business context. These phrasal verbs are presented in their natural context. |
60 min
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Business idioms 3 Learn 13 more English idioms used in business. |
60 min
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Meeting reports This lesson teaches the vocabulary and grammar necessary for taking meeting minutes in English. Listen to a dialogue of a meeting and read an extract from the minutes. |
60 min
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Querying figures Learn how to query figures in English. Vocabulary for describing different numerical mistakes is studied. Listen to a phone call in which the speakers report and explain errors. The key expressions used for reporting an error, quoting a discrepancy, explaining an error and promising action are studied and practised. |
60 min
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Writing emails This lesson teaches useful words and expressions for writing emails in English. The lesson warms up with a vocabulary exercise in which you study some common terms for describing emails and email features, e.g. attachment, read receipt, disclaimer, etc. The worksheet then presents a variety of words and expressions that can be written in formal or informal style. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Mixed conditionals This lesson presents mixed conditional structures for talking about hypothetical or imaginary situations in the past and present. |
60 min
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Networking Read an article on the benefits of making useful connections in business and how to be a good networker. In the grammar section of the worksheet, a variety of structures with ‘get’ are studied and practised. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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First Lesson This is the first lesson with your trainer! The goal in this lesson is to go over your needs and get to know one another. |
30 min
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Born to snooze The theme of this lesson is people’s sleep-wake cycles. Complete a questionnaire to discover if you are genetically predisposed to waking up early or late and then read an article to find out how you fit in society and what type of profession would suit you best. The lesson teaches a variety of idioms related to waking and sleeping. You will also learn how to indicate your opinion using a variety of adverbs and adverbial phrases. |
60 min
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Patience and waiting In this vocabulary lesson learn words and phrases connected with patience and waiting. |
60 min
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Personality In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary related to personality. |
60 min
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Procrastination Do you procrastinate? This lesson is based on a newspaper article that discusses procrastination and presents a few creative solutions for avoiding idle behaviour. |
60 min
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Smart but lazy Read an article on the connection between laziness and high intelligence. The lesson focuses on vocabulary, reading comprehension and speaking. |
60 min
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The sea In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary for describing the sea as well as idioms related to the sea and ocean. |
60 min
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Weather In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary for describing the weather. |
60 min
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Wildlife This lesson is a great way to expand your vocabulary for describing animals and their habitats. Listen and learn how to describe animal sounds. The lesson rounds off with an exercise on idioms related to animals and a discussion activity. |
60 min
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Winter In this lesson you will learn words and phrases related to Winter. There are vocabulary activities on winter sports, weather, objects and idioms. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Logistics and transportation This lesson is suitable for people who work in logistics and supply chain management. The lesson covers logistics and transport infrastructure vocabulary. |
60 min
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Movement In this video-aided lesson you will learn vocabulary for describing the movement of people, animals and other things. The lesson includes an exercise on movement idioms and several opportunities for speaking practice. |
60 min
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Running errands This lesson is based on a newspaper article on the lives of celebrities' personal assistants. Speculate and read about what it's like to be a famous person's PA. The lesson includes a grammar exercise on structures of permission and obligation with 'get', 'have', 'force', 'make', 'let' and 'allow'. |
60 min
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Mixed conditionals This lesson presents mixed conditional structures for talking about hypothetical or imaginary situations in the past and present. |
60 min
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Colours This lesson teaches you how to describe subtle colours and how to use verbs related to colours such as 'dye', 'tint', 'fade', 'char', 'dim', etc. The lesson also presents some common idioms with colours. |
60 min
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Dimensions In this lesson you will practise using words to describe the dimensions of objects. Activities cover adjectives, verbs and nouns, synonyms, and phrases with dimensional words. |
60 min
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Quantity and size In this lesson you will learn and practise words related to quantity and size, for example adjectives such as 'tiny', 'minuscule', 'vast', 'enormous' and 'infinite'. The lesson also includes expressions of quantity such as 'a speck of', 'loads of', 'piles of', etc. |
60 min
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Shapes In this lesson you will learn and practise using the names for common and unusual shapes. There are several visual-based activities, exercises on adjectives for describing shapes, and common shape phrases. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Crime and punishment In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary related to crime and punishment. |
60 min
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Cyber crime The theme of this lesson is Internet crime. Study words and expressions related to the topic and read an article on the different types of scams and crimes that are being committed on the Internet. The passive voice is reviewed and practised. |
60 min
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Prison service Read about a restaurant chain in the UK whose staff members are prisoners. The lesson focuses on vocabulary and speaking activities. |
60 min
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Truth and lies In this lesson you will learn vocabulary for telling the truth and lying. Practise words for different types of dishonest people, adjectives to describe them and commonly used idioms. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Health and lifestyle In this lesson you will learn and practise vocabulary related to health and lifestyle. |
60 min
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Inspired to run This lesson plan is based on an article about Jamie McDonald, a British man who ran across Canada in a costume to raise money for hospitals. The lesson focuses on reading, vocabulary (phrasal verbs) and speaking. |
60 min
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Renting a place to live This lesson presents a number of useful terms and expressions used for renting long-term accommodation. In one of the exercises listen to a dialogue between a male tenant and a girl interested in moving in. |
60 min
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Worry more / Live longer The theme of this lesson is health and stress. Learn a variety of medical terms and read an article on how moderate stress can benefit people’s health according to recent scientific studies. In the grammar exercise, the use of cleft sentences beginning with ‘it’ (e.g. It’s the degree of stress that is important) is studied. Also practise using the linking words and phrases to develop an argument. |
60 min
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Discussion Lesson The "Discussion lesson" is oriented towards oral expression and comprehension. The subjects can be defined before or during the lesson. |
60 min
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Post Training Assessment This is the final lesson of your training program. You will discuss your achievements, the progress you have made and look at points that you could work on in the future. |
30 min
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