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Speaking ESL lesson plans for adult learners. Conversation-based English lessons building fluency through discussion and personal talk.

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SPEAKING
B1-B2

Life Admin

A B1-B2 speaking lesson on life admin, from bills and forms to forgotten subscriptions, with natural phrasal verbs, admin personalities, real-life dilemmas and practical tips.

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SPEAKING
A2-B1

Cat Person or Dog Person?

A warm A2-B1 speaking lesson about pets, from cat people and dog people to pet personalities, house rules, everyday dilemmas and stories about animals students remember.

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SPEAKING
C1-C2

Luck, Graft and a Lucky Break

A C1-C2 speaking lesson on luck, graft and head starts, with natural idioms, ethical dilemmas, debate and personal sliding doors stories.

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SPEAKING
B2-C1

Guilty Pleasures

This B2-C1 lesson explores guilty pleasures, from trashy TV to secret snacks, through quotes, this-or-that choices, a confession game, real-life scenarios, group ranking, a viewpoints debate and personal storytelling.

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SPEAKING
B2-C1

The Ick

This B2-C1 speaking lesson explores the ick through a personal checklist, a creative guessing game, a group ranking task and a genuine debate, building fluency through fun, high-relevance conversation.

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SPEAKING
A2-B1

Saying Thank You

A speaking lesson exploring appreciation, kindness, and saying thank you through engaging discussion activities and relatable everyday situations

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SPEAKING
B2-C1

The Comparison Trap

A speaking lesson exploring self-worth, social media, envy, and the psychology of comparison through engaging discussion activities and critical-thinking tasks.

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SPEAKING
C1-C2

Convenience at What Cost?

A speaking lesson exploring technology, digital habits, consumer culture, and the hidden trade-offs of modern life through engaging critical-thinking discussions.

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SPEAKING
C1-C2

The People Who Shape Us

A reflective ESL speaking lesson exploring influence, mentorship, meaningful relationships, gratitude, and the people who shape our values, choices, and personal growth.

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SPEAKING
C1-C2

Why People Stay in Bad Situations

A thought-provoking C1–C2 ESL speaking lesson exploring comfort zones, fear of change, and unhealthy routines through engaging conversation activities and psychologically rich discussion.

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SPEAKING
B1-B2

Comfort Food

A relatable B1–B2 ESL speaking lesson exploring comfort food, cravings, emotional eating, and food memories through engaging conversation activities and natural everyday language.

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SPEAKING
A2-B1

Getting Outside & Trying Something New

An A2–B1 ESL speaking lesson on outdoor activities and trying new things, featuring relatable, conversation-based tasks that help learners talk naturally about everyday choices and plans.

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SPEAKING
B2-C1

Have a Moan

A conversation-first B2-C1 speaking lesson on moaning and complaining, with natural British expressions, a 1-minute moan, real-life dilemmas, and debate.

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SPEAKING
B1-B2

First Impressions

A B1-B2 speaking lesson on first impressions, covering how we come across, what we notice in others, awkward first meetings and the times we got people completely wrong.

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SPEAKING
A2-B1

All About Autumn

An A2-B1 speaking lesson about autumn, covering weather, food, clothes and mood through sensory sentences, a true-or-false quiz, and a 1-minute talk.

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SPEAKING
C1-C2

Are We Losing the Ability to Be Bored?

This C1-C2 lesson explores whether constant stimulation is eroding our ability to be bored, through quotes, this-or-that choices, real-life scenarios, a viewpoints debate and personal storytelling about a boring moment.

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SPEAKING
C1-C2

Humblebragging

This C1-C2 speaking lesson explores humblebragging through sharp, recognisable scenarios, a genuine two-viewpoint debate and partner-prediction, building advanced conversational fluency through genuinely entertaining, high-level discussion.

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SPEAKING
B1-B2

Keeping in Touch

A speaking lesson exploring keeping in touch, meaningful relationships, communication, and reconnecting through engaging discussion activities and relatable everyday situations.

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SPEAKING
A2-B1

The Things We Collect

A speaking lesson exploring sentimental objects, memories, personal possessions, and why we keep things through engaging discussion activities and everyday situations.

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SPEAKING
A2-B1

A Good Night's Sleep

A speaking lesson exploring bedtime routines, sleep habits, insomnia, and healthy sleep through engaging discussion activities and relatable everyday situations.

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SPEAKING
A2-B1

Do You Talk to Yourself?

A speaking lesson exploring inner dialogue, confidence, self-criticism, and positive thinking through engaging discussion activities and practical everyday situations.

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SPEAKING
B2-C1

Creativity and Flow

A speaking lesson exploring inspiration, flow states, perfectionism, and creative habits through engaging discussion activities and natural advanced English.

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SPEAKING
A2-B1

Friendship and Belonging

A warm A2–B1 ESL speaking lesson exploring friendship and belonging through relatable conversation activities about meeting new people, building connections, and the friendships that give us a sense of community.

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A2-B1

How Active Are You?

A fun A2–B1 ESL speaking lesson on daily activity and lifestyle habits. Students discuss staying active, everyday choices, and simple ways to move more using natural English.

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SPEAKING
C1-C2

Armchair Experts

A C1-C2 speaking lesson on armchair experts and online advice, with natural idioms, hedging language, real-life dilemmas, debate and stories about advice students wish they’d ignored.

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SPEAKING
B2-C1

Is It Rude?

A B2-C1 speaking lesson on modern manners, from phones at the table to splitting the bill, with natural expressions, real-life dilemmas, cultural comparison and personal stories.

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SPEAKING
B1-B2

The Group Chat

A B1-B2 speaking lesson about group chats, covering muting, leaving people on read, voice notes and awkward silences through scenarios, ranking, and personal stories.

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SPEAKING
A2-B1

Halloween: Fear and Why We Like Being Scared

This A2-B1 Halloween lesson is built for real conversation: quotes to react to, this-or-that choices, real-life scenarios, group ranking, a mingle and personal storytelling about a time something scared you.

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SPEAKING
B2-C1

The Things That Matter Most

A speaking lesson exploring personal values, purpose, priorities, and living with intention through engaging discussion activities and meaningful reflection.

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SPEAKING
C1-C2

What Does Success Actually Look Like?

A speaking lesson exploring ambition, fulfilment, personal values, and redefining success through engaging discussion activities and thought-provoking debates.

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SPEAKING
B1-B2

The Sunday Feeling

A speaking lesson exploring work anxiety, Sunday blues, routines, and work-life balance through engaging discussion activities and real-life situations.

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SPEAKING
B1-B2

Overthinking: A User's Guide

A speaking lesson exploring worry, decision-making, thought spirals, and mental habits through engaging discussion activities and relatable real-life situations.

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SPEAKING
B1-B2

Introvert, Extrovert, or Something in Between

A speaking lesson exploring personality, social energy, communication styles, and self-awareness through engaging discussion activities and real-life situations.

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SPEAKING
A2-B1

What Makes a Home Feel Like Home?

A warm A2–B1 ESL speaking lesson exploring home, belonging, and comfort through relatable conversation activities about routines, familiar spaces, relationships, and feeling settled.

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SPEAKING
B1-B2

Patience and Waiting

A B1–B2 ESL speaking lesson exploring patience, waiting, and everyday frustrations through engaging conversation activities that help learners discuss relatable situations using natural expressions and idioms.

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SPEAKING
A2-B1

How We Spend Our Time

An A2–B1 ESL speaking lesson exploring daily routines and free time through natural conversation, helping learners talk confidently about habits, evenings, weekends, and real-life choices.

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