This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL Grammar class about the present simple and present continuous aspects. Students will learn the form and function of both aspects and the differences between them. Gap-fill and speaking activities provide students with the opportunity to consolidate their learning.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Grammar class about repeated action in the past tense. Students learn the form and function of the structures ‘used to’ and ‘would’ in positive and negative sentences and questions. Students learn the difference between stative and action verbs and which structure can be used with each. Students consolidate their learning with a reading activity and concept check activity.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about the future continuous aspect. Students look at a picture to contextualise the class. Students learn the form and function of the future continuous before practicing making a future continuous sentence in a controlled exercise. Students then read a short story about two friends who go fishing. The students must identify examples of the future continuous and explain the exact function of the example. Students then practice changing the form of sentences between positive, negative and interrogative. Finally, students discuss with a partner, using the language.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Grammar class about gradable and non-gradable adjectives. Students learn some key vocabulary needed to understand the concepts in the class before learning the function of gradable adjectives. Students test their understanding using a concept check before describing photographs using a gradable adjective. The concept of non-gradable adjectives is introduced followed by another concept check. Students then identify gradable and non-gradable adjectives from a list. Students then read an email and correct any mistakes they find. Two interactive discussions end the class.

This is pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about cooking. Students activate prior knowledge of the topic by completing a short quiz, after which they discuss some questions about food/cooking with a partner. Target language (cooking verbs) is then introduced using photographs. Students then match each cooking verb to a suitable food e.g. bake + bread. There is another opportunity for discussion, after which the students discuss the pros and cons of eating out or at home. Finally, students perform a role play. A supplementary activity sees students deciding which international cuisine is the best.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about mythical creatures. Students first brainstorm how many (real) animals they can think of, before discussing the concept of fantasy creatures. Target language (griffin, minotaur, centaur, unicorn, werewolf, phoenix) is introduced using images. Students then read a description of each creature to check their understanding. Further discussion about the mythical creatures follows. A reading activity followed by comprehension check is completed next. Finally, students discuss the scariest mythical creature and design their own using the images shown in the target language stage.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about weddings. Students first describe some photographs of weddings before discussing their own understanding of weddings. The target language (bride, groom, speech, vows, reception, venue) is shown in photographs before students complete a gap-fill for each word. Further discussion follows. Next, students brainstorm common venues for marriages, before discussing the best and worst places to get married. Students then read a list of key events that take place during a wedding e.g. cutting the cake, before putting them into the correct order. Students then make predictions about weddings in future before consolidating their learning with a short quiz.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Culture class about bank holidays. Students learn what a bank holiday is before learning some common activities on bank holidays (historic house, museum, rambling, picnic, art gallery, coast). Students then match up each activity with a verb before completing a text with the words. A discussion and a reading activity follow. Students discuss the similarities between the UK bank holidays and those in their country before debating with a partner.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Culture class about driving in the UK. Students learn key vocabulary (speed limit, petrol station, motorway, zebra crossing, roundabout, seatbelt), complete a gap-fill, read a text about driving, answer comprehension questions, discuss with a partner and guess vocabulary in an interactive activity.

A pre-intermediate (CEFR B1) speaking class about drinks. Includes vocabulary, discussions, and other interactive activities.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Soviet coup d’etat in August 1991. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the plotters were unsuccessful. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Enabling Act in March 1933 in Germany. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of how the Act allowed Hitler to gain dictatorial power. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the invasion of Sicily in summer 1943. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what the objectives of the invasion were for the Allies. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Wannsee Conference of 1942. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what was decided by the attendees. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Siege of Leningrad during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what life was like in the city during the siege. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Blitz. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of how the British public survived the bombing raids. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Battle of Kursk during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of how significant the battle was, in the wider context of the second world war in Europe. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Allied bombing of Hamburg in July 1943. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what effects the bombing had in Germany. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about life in ancient Athens. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what everyday life in Athens was like. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the First Crusade. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why Europeans made the journey to the Holy Land. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.