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Browse 117 English lessons for teachers, from A0 to B2. Each lesson is designed for about 45–60 minutes and follows the same nine-colour pattern.

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Grade/Year 7 & 8

15 standalone lessons

The nine-colour lesson pattern

Warmer   Reading   Vocabulary   Reading comprehension   Grammar   Listening   Speaking   Something New   Writing

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A0 Teacher Lessons

6 lessons

A1 Teacher Lessons

11 lessons

A2 Teacher Lessons

34 lessons
Famous Places in New ZealandA2 · New Zealand Collection

Famous Places in New Zealand

Mountains, lakes, geothermal places, travel vocabulary and speaking.

45–55 min →
Lighthouses of New ZealandA2 · New Zealand Collection

Lighthouses of New Zealand

Coastal places, lighthouse history, vocabulary and writing.

40–50 min →
Māori CultureA2 · New Zealand Collection

Māori Culture

Te reo Māori, marae, waiata, tikanga and respectful English practice.

45–55 min →
Students talking together outside a modern New Zealand secondary schoolA2 · New Zealand & school life

School Life in New Zealand: Paper-Free Extension

Interactive movement, vocabulary, role-play, comparison and problem-solving activities for extending a school-life lesson.

60–90 min · Paper-free →
New Zealand BirdsA2 · Nature & New Zealand

New Zealand Birds

Beautiful bird photos, reading, vocabulary, listening, speaking, fun and writing.

50–60 min →
The Egyptian PyramidsA2 · History

The Egyptian Pyramids

Ancient Egypt, passive forms, listening, discussion and paragraph writing.

50–60 min →
The Northern LightsA2 · Science & nature

The Northern Lights

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
The Mystery of StonehengeA2 · History & archaeology

The Mystery of Stonehenge

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
The Kon-Tiki VoyageA2 · Exploration

The Kon-Tiki Voyage

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
From Coffee Cherry to CupA2 · Food & process

From Coffee Cherry to Cup

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
The Community GardenA2 · Community & environment

The Community Garden

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
A colourful butterfly resting on a flowerA2 · Science & nature

The Life of a Butterfly

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 min →
Cocoa pods, cocoa beans and chocolateA2 · Food & society

Chocolate: From Cocoa to Treat

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 min →
A friendly haircut in a bright modern salonA2 · Everyday English

Getting a Haircut

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 min →
At the HospitalA2 · Health & everyday English

At the Hospital

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 min →
The Beauty of AutumnA2 · Seasons & nature

The Beauty of Autumn

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
Countries Around the WorldA2 · Geography & cultures

Countries Around the World

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
The Taj Mahal in Agra, IndiaA2 · Countries & culture

Discovering India

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
Red lanterns for Lunar New YearA2 · Celebrations & culture

Lunar New Year Traditions

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
Sigiriya rock fortress in Sri LankaA2 · Countries & culture

Discovering Sri Lanka

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
Taipei skyline in TaiwanA2 · Countries & everyday life

Discovering Taiwan

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
The Chocolate Hills in Bohol, PhilippinesA2 · Countries & islands

The Philippines: Islands and Culture

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
Winter WondersA2 · Seasons & weather

Winter Wonders

Complete A2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
Expand Your Sentences: Add Reasons and DetailsA2 · Writing & sentence building

Expand Your Sentences: Add Reasons and Details

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

45–55 minutes →
Connectors for Clear WritingA2 · Writing & organisation

Connectors for Clear Writing

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

45–55 minutes →
Better Conversations and Body LanguageA2 · Speaking & communication

Better Conversations and Body Language

Practical conversation skills, body language, listening and speaking, created for EnglishDrills.

50–55 min →
Discovering JapanA2 · Countries & culture

Discovering Japan

Country lesson with reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, Something New and writing.

50–60 min →
Discovering ItalyA2 · Countries, food & history

Discovering Italy

Country lesson with reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, Something New and writing.

50–60 min →
Discovering CanadaA2 · Countries & nature

Discovering Canada

Country lesson with reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, Something New and writing.

50–60 min →
Discovering GreeceA2 · Countries, islands & history

Discovering Greece

Country lesson with reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, Something New and writing.

50–60 min →
Discovering South KoreaA2 · Countries, culture & cities

Discovering South Korea

Country lesson with reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, Something New and writing.

50–60 min →
Discovering BrazilA2 · Countries, nature & cities

Discovering Brazil

Country lesson with reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, Something New and writing.

50–60 min →
Discovering EgyptA2 · Countries, history & river life

Discovering Egypt

Country lesson with reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, Something New and writing.

50–60 min →
Discovering NorwayA2 · Countries, fjords & nature

Discovering Norway

Country lesson with reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, Something New and writing.

50–60 min →

B1 Teacher Lessons

30 lessons
Students learning to check online informationB1 · Digital English & critical thinking

Can You Trust What You Read Online?

Check sources, distinguish fact from opinion and claims, use cautious language, and practise responsible online reading.

55–60 min →
Astronaut on the Moon beside the lunar moduleB1 · History & space

The Day Humans First Walked on the Moon

Complete nine-panel lesson with reading, vocabulary, language practice, speaking, writing and teacher answers.

Open lesson →
Pride and PrejudiceB1 · Classic Literature

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen’s classic novel explored through first impressions, character change, vocabulary, speaking and writing.

50–60 min →
Great Expectations by Charles DickensB1 · Classic Literature

Great Expectations

Ambition, class, character change and personal growth in Charles Dickens’s famous novel.

50–60 min →
William ShakespeareB1 · Literature & history

William Shakespeare

Life, theatre, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, a creative scene challenge and writing.

50–60 min →
Romeo and JulietB1 · Classic literature

Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare’s tragic love story with reading, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, character work and creative writing.

50–60 min →
Hamlet classic literature lesson coverB1 · Classic literature

Hamlet

Ghosts, suspicion and revenge in a dramatic Shakespeare lesson with reading, vocabulary, speaking and creative writing.

50–60 min →
The Road Not TakenB1 · Classic literature

The Road Not Taken

Robert Frost’s famous poem with vocabulary, poetic techniques, discussion, interpretation and reflective writing.

50–60 min →
If—B1 · Classic literature

If—

A poem about calm, courage and character by Rudyard Kipling.

50–60 min →
DaffodilsB1 · Classic literature

Daffodils

A joyful poem about nature, memory and imagination by William Wordsworth.

50–60 min →
Sonnet 18B1 · Classic literature

Sonnet 18

A poem about beauty, time and the lasting power of words by William Shakespeare.

50–60 min →
Shackleton and the EnduranceB1 · Exploration

Shackleton and the Endurance

Survival, past tenses, listening, leadership discussion and extended writing.

50–60 min →
The Printing Press and the Spread of IdeasB1 · History & technology

The Printing Press and the Spread of Ideas

Complete B1 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
How Octopuses Change ColourB1 · Science & animals

How Octopuses Change Colour

Complete B1 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
Why Dinosaurs DisappearedB1 · Science & history

Why Dinosaurs Disappeared

Complete B1 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
The California Gold RushB1 · History & society

The California Gold Rush

Complete B1 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
The Science of BreadB1 · Food & science

The Science of Bread

Complete B1 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
Urban Trees and City LifeB1 · Environment & cities

Urban Trees and City Life

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 min →
Students playing a basketball gameB1 · Sport & communication

Basketball: Skills, Teamwork and the Game

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 minutes →
Young people doing volunteer workB1 · Community & opinion writing

Volunteer Work and Community Responsibility

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 minutes →
Clear Opinion WritingB1 · Writing skills

Clear Opinion Writing: Reasons and Details

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 minutes →
Sir Edmund Hillary after climbing Mount EverestB1 · New Zealand & exploration

Sir Edmund Hillary

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 min →
RMS TitanicB1 · History & travel

The Story of the Titanic

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 min →
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da VinciB1 · Art & history

Why Is the Mona Lisa Famous?

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 min →
A castle that looks like a fairy-tale settingB1 · Stories & culture

Why Fairy Tales Last

Complete B1 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
Jack Ma at the World Internet ConferenceB1 · Biography & perseverance

The Story of Jack Ma

Complete B1 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
Diana, Princess of WalesB1 · Biography & society

Princess Diana and Public Life

Complete B1 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
Articles in Academic EnglishB1 · Grammar & academic reading

Articles in Academic English: a, an, the and No Article

created for EnglishDrills with meaning-focused article practice and the nine-colour lesson sequence.

55–60 min →
Plan Before You WriteB1 · Writing & planning

Plan Before You Write

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 minutes →
Edit and Improve Your WritingB1 · Writing & editing

Edit and Improve Your Writing

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

50–60 minutes →

B2 Teacher Lessons

23 lessons
Urban trees and cooler citiesB2 · IELTS preparation

IELTS-Style Reading: Urban Trees and Cooler Cities

Original academic reading with matching headings, True/False/Not Given, sentence completion and strategy practice.

60 min →
William Shakespeare: Words for the StageB2 · Literature & history

William Shakespeare: Words for the Stage

Complete B2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

55–60 min →
The Amazon RainforestB2 · Environment & science

The Amazon Rainforest

Complete B2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

55–60 min →
Cleopatra: Queen of EgyptB2 · History

Cleopatra: Queen of Egypt

Complete B2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

55–60 min →
The Camera and Everyday PhotographyB2 · Technology & society

The Camera and Everyday Photography

Complete B2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

55–60 min →
Why We DreamB2 · Mind & science

Why We Dream

Complete B2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

55–60 min →
Engineers looking at a major bridge construction projectB2 · Engineering & cities

Civil Engineering and the Future of Infrastructure

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 min →
A sleek robotic assembly line in a modern factoryB2 · Engineering & technology

Mechanical Engineering and Automation

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 min →
Electrical Engineering and Smart GridsB2 · Energy & technology

Electrical Engineering and Smart Grids

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 min →
A student developer working with futuristic AI toolsB2 · AI & technology

Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 min →
A modern earthquake-resistant house with reinforced designB2 · Engineering & natural hazards

Earthquake-Resistant Design

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 min →
A modern water treatment plant with bright blue basinsB2 · Environment & engineering

Modern Water Treatment Systems

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 min →
A student collaborating with a friendly robot in a labB2 · Robotics & engineering

Mechatronics and Human–Machine Interaction

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 min →
Past simple and past perfect practiceB2 · Grammar & storytelling

Past Simple vs Past Perfect

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 minutes →
A real Christchurch riverside city-centre scene with people and public stepsB2 · Christchurch & resilience

Community Recovery After the Christchurch Earthquakes

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 minutes →
A well-organised home emergency preparedness kitB2 · Natural hazards & preparedness

Earthquake Preparedness and Community Resilience

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 minutes →
Writing connectors and clear essay structureB2 · Academic writing

Writing Connectors for Clear Essays

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 minutes →
Working from home and remote workB2 · Work & society

Working From Home: Benefits and Challenges

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 minutes →
Studying Abroad and Cultural LearningB2 · Education & culture

Studying Abroad and Cultural Learning

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 minutes →
Students brainstorming in a bright creative studioB2 · Ideas & problem-solving

Why Creativity Matters

Complete B2 lesson with the nine-colour skill sequence and teacher answers.

50–60 min →
People using expressive hand gestures while talking togetherB2 · Communication & body language

You Are Contagious: Positive Communication

Complete lesson with the nine-colour EnglishDrills lesson sequence.

55–60 min →
Academic Essay UpgradeB2 · Academic writing

Academic Essay Upgrade: Stronger Vocabulary and Grammar

Complete EnglishDrills lesson with vocabulary upgrades, complex grammar and guided essay practice.

55–60 min →
Articles in Academic ReadingB2 · Grammar & academic reading

Articles in Academic Reading

Meaning-focused article choices in connected academic-style texts, created for EnglishDrills.

55–60 min →