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Listening · Listen and pointWhere's Teddy? Rooms and furniture at homeElla and her teacher look for Teddy on the bed, the sofa, in the bath and on the chair; toddlers listen and point to each place.Kids · Toddlers15 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · Show meShow me your pencil! Classroom thingsJake and Zoe play Show me with their teacher; toddlers name classroom things, hold them up and say "Here's my book!"Kids · Toddlers15 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Listening · StoryWhere's my mum? A little turtle under the seaShelly the turtle looks for her mum and meets a crab, an octopus and a whale. Children listen, tick and write sea animal words.Kids · Starters20 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Notice & advertLost! Amy's blue pencil case: a school noticeChildren read a lost-property notice on the school board, find what is in the pencil case and draw their own.Kids · Starters15 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Writing · DescriptionMy fruit bowl: Jake writes about his favorite fruitJake describes the fruit in his bowl; children read, check colors and then draw and describe their own fruit bowl.Kids · Starters15 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · GameI spy colors: a guessing game at the picnicBen, Lily and their teacher play I spy at a picnic. Children learn color words and play the game in groups.Kids · Starters15 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Listening · StoryJake and the turtle: a sea rescue storyOn a beach holiday Jake finds a turtle with a plastic bag on its leg. Children follow the rescue story and talk about helping sea animals.Kids · Movers25 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Fact fileMoon fact file: our neighbor in spaceChildren read a fact file about the Moon, check facts with pictures, learn space words and make a mini fact file of their own.Kids · Movers25 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Writing · DescriptionThe amazing octopus: describe a sea animalZoe describes the clever octopus; children study the parts of a description, link ideas with and, but, because and describe a sea animal.Kids · Movers25 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · Picture descriptionWhat's the weather like? Describing four seasonsAnna describes four season pictures. Children practice weather words and 'is -ing', then describe a secret picture for a partner to draw.Kids · Movers25 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Short storyDr. Maya's toy hospital: what's the matter, Teddy?On a rainy day, Maya opens a hospital for her sick toys: children read the funny story, find out what's the matter with each toy and play hospital, asking "What's the matter?" and giving advice.Kids · Movers35 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Listening · DialogueGrandma's surprise party: choosing a date and timeAmy and Dad plan a surprise party for Grandma's 70th birthday. Children listen for dates, days and times, then write an invitation.Kids · Flyers30 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Short storyPrincess Zoe and the noisy dragon: a new fairy taleBrave knights can't stop a dragon's terrible roaring, but a princess who loves fixing things finds out why. Read, check and write a new ending.Kids · Flyers30 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Writing · DescriptionHome and rooms: the flat above the bakeryChildren read Sophie's description of her flat above a bakery, study how it is organized and describe their own home in paragraphs.Kids · Flyers30 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · Show and tellShow and tell: my oldest toy and its storyJake shows a wooden train that was once his grandpa's; children tell the story of an old toy using the past simple and answer questions.Kids · Flyers30 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Listening · DialogueFollow the clues! A Halloween treasure hunt in the school gardenJake and Priya solve three riddle clues from their teacher to find a Halloween treasure in the school garden; children listen for detail, decide true or false, match riddles with answers and write clues for their own hunt.Kids · Flyers30 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · ArticleOur class time capsule: what's it made of?A fifth-grade class fills a metal time capsule with letters, a wool scarf and a glass marble: children read the school newsletter, interview friends and plan a time capsule of their own, asking "What's it made of?"Kids · Flyers40 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Short storyFind the red flags! An orienteering race with a compassMia and Karim use a map, a compass and the sun to find five flags in the woods; children read, check the directions, then ask the way around their school and write directions to a secret flag.Kids · Flyers30 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Listening · InterviewA baker's day: up at two in the morningA radio interview with Oliver, a baker who starts work at 2 a.m. Students listen for times and activities, then compare their own routines.A1Adults30 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Notice & advertHomes to rent: three adverts on a notice boardLearners read three adverts for a flat, a room and a house, choose the right home for different people and write an advert for their own home.A1Adults30 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Writing · Blog postSaturdays at the animal shelter: a teen's blog postLuke blogs about helping at an animal shelter and his favorite dog, Rocky. Students practice and, but, so and because, then blog about an animal.A1Teens30 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · Information gapWhat time does it open? An opening times information gapMolly phones a sports center about opening times and a yoga class; students then swap schedule facts in an information gap.A1Adults30 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Listening · DialogueAt the caféMolly orders lunch in a café and asks how much it costs; students listen for food, drinks and prices, then role-play ordering in a café.A2Adults30 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Short storyThe lost keyLucy can't find her house key after school — until she remembers her morning; students read for detail, practice the past simple and tell their own lost-and-found story.A2Teens35 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Writing · EmailAn email to a new friendAnna writes a first email to her new exchange partner; students study how a friendly email is organized, then write their own.A2Teens40 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · Role playAt the doctor'sTom visits the doctor with a bad cough; students learn phrases for symptoms and advice, then role-play a doctor's appointment with role cards.A2Adults35 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · GameWho's the monster? A describe-and-guess gameStudents read six monster cards (vampire, werewolf, mummy, Frankenstein's creature, witch, ghost), practice has / can / does questions and play a yes/no guessing game, then invent a monster.A2Teens35 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Fact fileThe highest, the longest, the deepest: a fact file of world recordsA fact file about record-breaking places (Everest, the Nile, Lake Baikal, Greenland, Angel Falls and the Sahara); students read for facts and numbers, practice superlatives, make a quiz for classmates and write a fact file about their own country.A2Teens35 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Listening · PodcastSports podcast: from goalkeeper to climberOn a teen sports podcast, Zoe explains why she swapped football for climbing; students listen for reasons and details, then talk about trying new sports.B1Teens40 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Opinion pieceFeelings: why being bored can be good for youA columnist argues that everyday boredom is useful and makes us more creative; students follow her argument and give their own opinion.B1Adults45 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Writing · ArticleWhy new habits fail: writing an article on the psychology of habitsA teen website article explains what habits are and how to build new ones. Students analyze article techniques and write a 'How to…' article.B1Teens45 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · Information gapWho's who? Describing people so others can find themMolly describes her cousin so Daniel can find her at the airport; students practice appearance language and find people from descriptions.B1Adults40 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Short storyThe case of the silver bat: a Halloween whodunnitAn original detective story set at a hotel costume ball, where a silver trophy disappears in the dark; students read for detail, use must, might and can't to weigh the clues, solve the mystery and write the ending.B1Adults45 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · Role playYou must be thrilled! Sharing news and reacting to feelingsNadia tells her roommate about a shocking repair bill and some great news; students practice strong adjectives with absolutely and reactions like You must be relieved, react to news in a role play and interview classmates about their feelings.B1Adults50 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · InterviewWhen Grandpa was sixteen: interviewing across the generationsZara interviews her grandpa about growing up in Ghana in the 1960s and '70s; students practice used to and past questions, make a secret role card for an older person, interview two classmates in role and fill in a notes table, then compare childhoods then and now.B1Teens45 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Listening · PodcastSocial prescribing: when the doctor prescribes a choirA family doctor explains why she sends lonely patients to gardens and choirs, and what the evidence really says.B2Adults45 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · ReportFestival report: what worked, what didn't and what should changeA coordinator's report on a city summer festival, with findings and recommendations; students analyze it, set priorities and write a report.B2Adults50 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Writing · EmailTraining for a charity run: an email giving sports adviceLuke replies to a friend who has signed up for a 10K charity run. Students analyze advice language and write an email about taking up a sport.B2Teens45 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · Information gapWhich festival should our class visit? Comparing two celebrationsHolly and Luke compare Holi and Songkran; students swap facts about two other festivals and agree which one the class should visit.B2Teens50 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Writing · ProposalA Halloween for everyone: proposing a fall lantern trailA model proposal to a community center for a lantern trail with a spooky route and a gentle route; students analyze the structure and language of proposals and write their own proposal for a fall event.B2Adults50 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Listening · PodcastReading between the lines: direct and indirect culturesA cross-cultural trainer explains high- and low-context communication; students analyze a real misunderstanding and rephrase messages.C1Adults55 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Opinion pieceThe myth of national character: are stereotypes ever true?An opinion piece uses psychological research to argue that 'national character' is largely a story we tell, not a fact.C1Adults55 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Writing · ProposalBusiness proposal: piloting a four-day week without cutting payA manager proposes a four-day-week trial backed by cost data; students analyze its logic and formal structures, then write a proposal.C1Adults55 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · DebateDimming the sun: debating solar geoengineeringA climate scientist and a campaigner clash over spraying particles into the sky to cool the planet; students learn rebuttal language and hold a formal debate.C1Adults60 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Listening · PodcastLost in translation? A literary translator on the invisible artA literary translator discusses puns, footnotes and fidelity; students follow a nuanced argument, then debate how translations should read.C2Adults55 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Reading · Short storyThe bowl: a short story about siblings dividing a family homeThree adult siblings clear their late mother's flat and clash over a chipped bowl; students read for subtext and write about a family object.C2Adults55 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Writing · ReportOpen salaries: a report on a pay transparency experimentA report evaluates a design firm's decision to publish every salary. Students study precise, cautious reporting, then report on a workplace policy.C2Adults60 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

Speaking · DiscussionBlood or choice? Friends, family and who we rely onTwo friends dissect the idea that friendships now matter more than family; students debate duty, choice and care across generations.C2Adults55 minTeach · Online · PrintFree

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Listening · DialogueWeekend plansMia and Leo make plans for Saturday; students listen for times and places, practice making suggestions with Let's… and write an invitation.A2Teens30 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Listening · Listen and doWake up, Max! A morning routine to act outMom helps Max get ready: stretch, wash, brush your teeth, eat, put on your shoes. Toddlers listen and do each action.Kids · Toddlers15 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Listening · ChantKick the ball! A sports chant with actionsA bouncy chant about kicking, bouncing, riding, swimming and running; toddlers chant along, do the moves and count the balls.Kids · Toddlers15 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Listening · Listen and findPets at Grandma's house: find the cat, dog and fishJake finds Grandma's pets: a cat, a dog, three fish and a rabbit under the table. Toddlers listen, find and count the pets.Kids · Toddlers15 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

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Reading · ArticleA city that never sleepsA short article about New York after midnight, from ferries and street food to noisy streets; students read for detail, then discuss city life and describe their own town at night.B1Adults40 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Reading · Short storyBanana pizza! Max cooks with GrandmaA funny food story: Max and Grandma make a pizza with a surprise topping. Children read, tick and complete, then design their own pizza.Kids · Starters20 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Reading · Fact fileBusy bees: a bug fact fileChildren read a short fact file about bees, find numbers and colors, then draw a ladybird and write two facts about it.Kids · Starters20 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Reading · PoemGet up, it's seven o'clock! A daily routine poemA bouncy rhyming poem about a child's day from getting up to bedtime. Children read, find times and rhymes, then write their own day.Kids · Starters20 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

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Writing · Opinion essayShould homework be banned?A model opinion essay on banning homework shows how to plan four paragraphs, answer the other side and use linking phrases; students then write their own essay.B2Teens50 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Writing · EmailHi from Ella! An email about my family and friendsElla writes an email to a new friend about her family; children read, order sentences and write a short email about their own family.Kids · Starters20 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Writing · PostcardA postcard from the zoo: Adam sees the wild animalsAdam writes a postcard to Grandma from the zoo; children read, match animals to describing words and write their own zoo postcard.Kids · Starters20 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Writing · DescriptionMy robot Zip: Lily describes her favorite toyLily describes her toy robot Zip; children read, answer with pictures, practice is/has/can and describe their favorite toy.Kids · Starters20 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

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Speaking · DiscussionWould you rather…?Fun 'Would you rather…?' questions get students choosing, giving reasons with I'd rather… because… and looking at the other side in group discussions.B1Teens40 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Speaking · ChantGood morning, good night: a clock chantA tick-tock chant about morning and night with actions: stretch for the sun, yawn for the moon, and say good morning or good night.Kids · Toddlers10 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Speaking · Say and doClap and count: numbers 1 to 5Ben and Amy clap, stamp and jump as they count to five; toddlers count pictures and do actions the right number of times.Kids · Toddlers15 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium

Speaking · Picture talkBeep beep! Talking about a town pictureNoah looks at a town picture and names the bus, taxi, school and police car; toddlers answer "What's this?" with "It's a …!"Kids · Toddlers15 minTeach · Online · PrintPremium