Talking Points Lesson Plans

Many countries prefer people to not use cash when paying for items these days.  This is a lesson plan about cashless societies. It is a complete lesson plan which you can use immediately in your class today. It comes complete with: some introductory questions an article for reading a list of reading comprehension questions a […]

This is an English lesson plan for reading, speaking, vocabulary and writing. It is about the topic of ghosts — a very engaging subject for any English/ESL class. Hope you like it!   Introduction   Do you believe in ghosts? Are ghosts a strong part of your country’s culture? Are ghosts just an unexplained scientific

This is a Talking Points lesson that you can use in your English or ESL class. It can also be used in any IELTS speaking class. Introduction   What kind of unusual pets do people have in your country? Do you have any unusual pets? Why do people keep these kinds of pets?   Reading

Cheating in exams and tests is a serious problem for schools and colleges. And as technology becomes more and more advanced the teachers find they have to be one step ahead each time. Students come up with the most incredible ways to help them pass the test. In the following lesson, we meet Jay –

This is a lesson plan for English and ESL classes based on the idea of utopian societies and people going off-grid. It features an article about a German scientist, Gustav Obermann, who has started his own colony for people choosing to opt out of modern life. This is followed by; a list of reading comprehension

Introduction Begging has been around for thousands of years. Wherever there are a large number of people living together – usually in a big town or a city – we will probably find beggars. People that are down on their luck and in need. With no regular income to support them, they have no choice

Introduction   What is addiction?What kinds of things can people be addicted to?Are you addicted to anything?   Addiction   What is addiction? The dictionary says: It is the condition of being enslaved to a substance or activity. Many addictions can cause physical or mental harm. In the past, when people thought of addiction, they

Introduction Give some examples of social media. Which ones are good and provide a useful service? Which ones are not so useful and maybe unhealthy? In your country, is there a problem with teenagers using social media too much? Social Media and Teenagers Social media has become a keystone in our daily lives. Not a

Introduction What does the word ‘transgender’ mean? What is a trans athlete? Which side do they play on — men’s or women’s? If they compete in athletic competitions, whose side should trans people be on? Men or women? Why? Fair Play? Or Unfair Advantage? In the last few years, there has been much discussion and

Introduction How do you get on with your neighbours? Do you like them? Do they like you? What kinds of complaints do people in your country have about their neighbours? Neighbours From Hell! Neighbours can be worth their weight in gold. Or be your living worst enemy. Most people have few problems with their neighbours.