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The Merger: SparkAI Meets HumanFirst — Business Meeting Simulation
Navigate a high-stakes corporate merger between an AI startup and a people-focused consulting firm. Learn meeting vocabulary, practise negotiation language, and survive unexpected twists in a live boardroom simulation. A practical B2 English lesson on business meeting skills, merger vocabulary, and corporate negotiation. Ideal for adult learners, English tutors, and language schools.
What Makes You Unforgettable: Ace Your Job Interview
Learn what really makes interviewers remember you — and it's not your CV. Practice interview vocabulary, master the art of telling your professional story, and go through a realistic job interview simulation with hidden objectives. A practical B2 English lesson on job interview skills, professional storytelling, and making a memorable first impression. Ideal for adult learners, English tutors, and language schools.
The Comeback Story: Phrasal Verbs for Life's Ups and Downs
Explore real stories of people who lost everything and fought their way back. Master essential phrasal verbs through celebrity failures, personal setbacks, and your own comeback narrative. Watch a TED Talk on why success is never final. A practical B2 English lesson on phrasal verbs, resilience vocabulary, and storytelling about life experiences. Ideal for adult learners, English tutors, and language schools.
The Dilemma Room: What Should You Do?
Face impossible ethical choices where every option has consequences. Explore moral dilemmas through debate, hidden roles, and unexpected twists that force you to rethink your decisions. Watch a TED-Ed video on the ethics of lying and build your own dilemma. A practical B2 English lesson on modal verbs for obligation and advice, ethical vocabulary, and persuasive argumentation. Ideal for adult learners, English tutors, and language schools.
Would You Survive? Decisions Under Pressure
Face life-or-death survival scenarios and make decisions using modal verbs. Watch a TED-Ed video about escaping Pompeii, learn survival vocabulary, and build your own survival story with a partner. A practical B1 English lesson on modal verbs, survival vocabulary, and decision-making language. Ideal for adult learners, English tutors, and language schools.
The Scandal: What Did She Really Say?
Investigate a social media scandal and uncover who said what, who lied, and who got misquoted. Master reported speech through tabloid headlines, press statements, and conflicting witness accounts. Watch a TED-Ed video on the language of lying. A practical B2 English lesson on reported speech, media vocabulary, and critical analysis of public statements. Ideal for adult learners, English tutors, and language schools.
How Things Are Made: Passive Voice in Action
Explore how everyday products are made — from chocolate to smartphones. Master passive voice across tenses through real manufacturing processes, spot errors in production reports, and describe your own process. A practical B2 English lesson on passive voice, manufacturing vocabulary, and process description. Ideal for adult learners, English tutors, and language schools.
Summer Holidays: How to Plan the Perfect Getaway
Practice essential vocabulary and expressions for talking about summer holidays, planning trips, and sharing travel experiences. Includes collocations, past experience narratives, and speaking practice around destinations and travel opinions. A practical B1 English lesson on holiday vocabulary, travel planning, and past experience storytelling. Ideal for adult learners, English tutors, and language schools.
Conditionals B2 — The Contingency Plan
A crisis is coming — and your team has 30 minutes to prepare. Use all four conditionals (zero, first, second and third) to plan responses, assign blame, and decide what you would have done differently. A B2 business English lesson on conditional sentences through a real emergency scenario.
Present Perfect B1 — The Hiring Panel
A job interview is underway — and the panel needs to find out who really has the experience, not just claims it. Practice Present Perfect questions, challenge vague answers, and make the final call.
Reisen: Traumreisen und Reisepannen
Entdecke die Sprache des Reisens auf Deutsch — von Traumzielen und Reiseplanung bis hin zu lustigen Pannen und unerwarteten Abenteuern. Ein praxisnahes B1-Deutschstunde mit interaktiven Aktivitäten zu Wortschatz, Sprechen, Lesen und kreativem Denken. Ideal für Deutschlernende auf B1-Niveau und Lehrkräfte, die nach abwechslungsreichen Unterrichtsmaterialien suchen.
Problem-Solving Conversations
Master the language of collaborative problem solving — the conversations that happen when something goes wrong, a decision needs to be made, or a team needs to find a way forward together. From framing problems clearly and exploring options to reaching agreement and following up, this lesson builds the communication skills B2-C1 professionals need to solve problems productively with colleagues, partners, and clients.
Presenting Solutions to Clients
Learn how to present solutions, services, and proposals to clients in a way that persuades rather than informs. From structuring a client presentation and framing value to handling live objections and closing with confidence, this lesson builds the language and skills B2-C1 professionals need to win clients over. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on client presentations, solution selling, and persuasive business communication. Ideal for sales professionals and consultants
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability
Explore how companies balance profit with purpose — and why sustainability has moved from a nice-to-have to a business imperative. From ESG frameworks and stakeholder capitalism to greenwashing and circular economy, this lesson builds the vocabulary and critical thinking B2-C1 professionals need to engage with CSR confidently. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical business. Ideal for managers and Business English tutors
Sales & Client Management
Master the language and strategy of professional sales and client management. From building trust and handling objections to upselling, negotiating terms, and managing long-term client relationships, this lesson prepares B2-C1 professionals to sell with confidence and communicate value clearly. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on sales communication, client management, and business development. Ideal for sales professionals, Business English tutors, and corporate trainers.
Supply Chain & Logistics
Explore how global supply chains work, why they break, and how companies build resilience against disruption. From procurement and inventory management to last-mile delivery and ethical sourcing, this lesson develops the vocabulary and strategic thinking B2-C1 professionals need to talk about logistics with confidence. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on supply chain management, logistics, and global trade. Ideal for operations professionals, Business English tutors
Project Management
Master the language and thinking behind successful project management. From Agile vs Waterfall and scope creep to stakeholder communication and risk management, this lesson builds the vocabulary and practical skills B2-C1 professionals need to plan, lead, and deliver projects with confidence. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on project management, team communication, and workplace planning. Ideal for managers, Business English tutors, and corporate trainers.
Financial English & Reporting
Build the financial vocabulary and communication skills to read, discuss, and present financial information with confidence. From income statements and cash flow to budget presentations and financial storytelling, this lesson prepares B2-C1 professionals to engage with financial language at work. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on financial reporting, accounting language, and business finance communication. Ideal for managers, Business English tutors, and corporate trainers.
Conflict Resolution at Work
Learn how to handle workplace conflict with confidence — whether it's a disagreement with a colleague, a difficult conversation with a manager, or a tension that's been avoided for too long. From conflict styles and de-escalation techniques to mediation language and difficult conversations, this lesson prepares B2-C1 professionals to address conflict constructively. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on conflict resolution, workplace communication, and professional relationships.
Meetings & Facilitation
Learn how to plan, run, and facilitate meetings that actually achieve results. From setting agendas and managing dominant speakers to handling conflict and keeping remote participants engaged, this lesson builds the language and skills B2-C1 professionals need to lead meetings with confidence. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on meeting facilitation, workplace communication, and time management. Ideal for managers, Business English tutors, and corporate trainers.
Networking & Building Relationships
Move beyond transactional networking and learn how to build genuine professional relationships that last. From first impressions and small talk to LinkedIn strategy and cross-cultural relationship building, this lesson develops the vocabulary and confidence B2-C1 professionals need to connect meaningfully. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on professional networking, relationship building, and business communication. Ideal for professionals, Business English tutors.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Master the skills that separate reactive problem solvers from strategic thinkers. From root cause analysis and cognitive biases to group decision making and structured frameworks, this lesson builds the critical thinking B2-C1 professionals need when it matters most. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking at work. Ideal for managers, Business English tutors, and corporate trainers.
Ethical Business Decisions
Explore the ethical dilemmas that professionals face every day — from whistleblowing and conflicts of interest to corporate social responsibility and AI ethics. Learn to reason through complex moral situations, express nuanced opinions, and make decisions you can defend. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on business ethics, ethical decision-making, and corporate responsibility. Ideal for managers, Business English tutors, and corporate trainers.
Innovation & Disruption
Explore how disruptive innovation reshapes industries and destroys established businesses. From Christensen's disruption theory to real-world cases of companies that failed to adapt, this lesson builds the vocabulary B2-C1 professionals need to talk about innovation confidently. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on innovation, disruption, and business transformation. Ideal for Business English tutors and corporate trainers.
Crisis Management & PR
Learn how to protect and rebuild a company's reputation when things go wrong. From crisis communication frameworks and stakeholder messaging to media handling and post-crisis recovery, this lesson prepares B2-C1 professionals to think and speak clearly under pressure. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on crisis management, public relations, and corporate communication. Ideal for communications professionals, Business English tutors, and corporate trainers.
Marketing & Brand Communication
Explore how the world's most powerful brands build identity, communicate value, and win customer loyalty. From brand positioning and tone of voice to crisis communication and purpose-driven marketing, this lesson develops the vocabulary and critical thinking B2-C1 professionals need to talk about marketing with confidence. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on brand communication, marketing strategy, and consumer behaviour. Ideal for marketing professionals, and Business English tutors.
Business Strategy & Planning
Learn how to think, talk, and plan like a strategist. From Porter's Five Forces and SWOT analysis to OKRs and competitive positioning, this lesson builds the vocabulary and critical thinking skills B2-C1 professionals need to contribute to strategic conversations at work. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on business strategy, strategic planning, and competitive analysis. Ideal for professionals in management roles, Business English tutors, and corporate trainers.
Virtual Presentations & Webinars
Master the skills that separate forgettable video calls from high-impact virtual presentations. From camera presence and engagement techniques to managing tech failures and running effective webinars, this lesson covers everything B2-C1 professionals need to present with confidence online. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on virtual communication, online presentations, and webinar English. Ideal for corporate trainers, Business English tutors, and professionals who present remotely.
Handling Difficult Questions
Learn how to stay calm, think on your feet, and respond with confidence when audience questions get tough. Master techniques for buying time, reframing hostile questions, handling gaps in your knowledge, and bridging back to your key message. A practical B2-C1 Business English lesson on Q&A skills, presentation language, and professional communication under pressure. Ideal for professionals, Business English tutors, and corporate trainers.
Data & Numbers Presentation
Learn how to turn raw numbers into compelling business arguments. Master the language of data, choose the right charts for the right message, and present financial and statistical information with clarity and confidence. A practical Business English lesson for B2-C1 professionals in finance, strategy, or consulting — and for tutors looking for ready-made data presentation activities.
Storytelling in Business
Discover how the world's most persuasive communicators use storytelling to sell ideas, inspire teams, and drive change. Learn to structure a compelling business narrative, practise key vocabulary, and pitch your own story with confidence. Ideal for B2-C1 professionals in sales, leadership, consulting, or anyone who presents ideas at work.
Partnership & Alliance Building
Learn how to build, negotiate and manage successful business partnerships and strategic alliances. Practice key vocabulary, navigate cultural differences, structure win-win agreements, and handle high-stakes alliance negotiations with confidence. Perfect for B2-C1 professionals in business development, strategy or international partnerships.
Winning Client Proposals: Persuade, Price & Close
Learn how to write and pitch business proposals that win new clients. Structure compelling value propositions, price your offer with confidence, handle objections, and close the deal. Perfect for B2-C1 professionals in sales, consulting, agencies or freelance work.
Email & Written Communication in English
Master professional email and written communication in English! Learn how to write clear, polite and effective business emails for any situation — from requests to complaints to difficult conversations. Perfect for B2-C1 professionals who write emails every day.
Giving & Receiving Feedback in English
Master the language of feedback in English! Learn how to give constructive criticism, receive feedback gracefully, and create a culture of continuous improvement. Perfect for B2-C1 professionals who give or receive feedback as part of their daily work.
Coaching & Developing Your Team in English
Develop the language of coaching and team development! Learn how to ask powerful questions, give growth-focused feedback and support your team's professional development in English. Perfect for B2-C1 managers who want to coach rather than just instruct.
Change Management in English: Lead Through Uncertainty
Master the language of organisational change in English! Learn how to communicate difficult decisions, manage resistance, inspire teams through uncertainty and lead transformation with confidence. Perfect for B2-C1 professionals who lead or are affected by change in their organisations.
Managing Difficult People in English: Lead with Confidence
Develop the language and strategies to manage challenging personalities and difficult situations at work. From handling conflict to giving tough feedback — this lesson equips you with the vocabulary, communication skills and confidence to lead effectively under pressure. Perfect for B2-C1 managers and team leaders.
Crisis Negotiations in English: Stay Calm, Take Control
Master the language of high-pressure crisis negotiations in English! Learn how to de-escalate conflict, manage difficult conversations and reach agreements under extreme pressure. Perfect for B2-C1 professionals who need to communicate effectively when stakes are high and time is limited.
Cross-cultural Negotiations in English
Master the art of negotiating across cultures in English! Explore how cultural differences affect communication styles, decision-making and relationship-building in business. Perfect for B2-C1 professionals who work with international partners and clients.
Business Presentations in English: Pitch, Persuade & Win
Master the art of business presentations in English! Learn how to structure compelling arguments, use persuasive language, handle tough questions and deliver with confidence. Perfect for B2-C1 professionals who present to clients, boards or international audiences.
Leadership & Management English: Lead, Decide & Inspire
Develop your leadership English at the highest level! Explore management styles, decision-making, conflict resolution and team communication through advanced vocabulary, grammar and immersive simulations. Perfect for B2-C1 professionals who lead teams or aspire to management roles.
Business Negotiations in English: Deal, Compromise & Close
Master the language of business negotiations in English! From making offers to handling objections and closing deals — this lesson covers essential vocabulary, grammar and communication strategies for successful negotiations. Perfect for B2 learners in business contexts who want to negotiate confidently and professionally.
Social Media
Talk about social media in English! Explore the world of likes, shares and online communication through grammar practice, debate activities and real-life simulations. Perfect for B1 learners who use social media every day and want to discuss it confidently in English.
Food around the world
Explore the world through food! Learn essential vocabulary about cuisine, cooking and eating habits from different cultures. Practice speaking, reading and critical thinking through fun interactive activities. Perfect for A2-B1 learners who love food and discovering new cultures.
Travel Experiences
Share your travel stories in English! Practice essential travel vocabulary, useful phrases, and real-life conversation skills through interactive activities. Perfect for A2-B1 learners who love to travel or dream about exploring the world.
Weekend plans
Make the most of your weekends in English! This lesson covers essential vocabulary for free time activities, grammar for talking about routines, and fun speaking activities. Perfect for A2 learners who want to talk about their weekend plans and experiences.
AI & The Future of Work
Explore the future of work and technology through English! Discuss artificial intelligence, automation, and what lies ahead for humanity. This lesson challenges B2 learners to think critically, debate confidently, and communicate complex ideas in English.
Career Moves
Level up your career English! Practice essential vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills through real-life workplace scenarios. From job interviews to business decisions — this lesson prepares you for professional success in English.
Travel Adventures
Explore the world through English! This lesson combines vocabulary building, speaking practice, and real-life roleplay scenarios set in airports, hotels, and travel situations. Perfect for B1 learners who want to communicate confidently while travelling.