collocations

Lesson plans

The paradox of choice

Vocabulary: verbs (second-guess, weigh, procrastinate, narrow down, hesitate)
Vocabulary: adjective+noun collocations with choice and decision
Functional language: expressing hesitation

B2 / C1

Social issues

5:06

a photo of a woman in a field conveying feelings of calmness and relaxation

The benefits of being in nature

Vocabulary: collocations with the verbs alleviate, boost, soak in, brighten up, and soothe
Vocabulary: nature sounds
Speaking: conversation questions, brainstorming

B1 / B2

Health

3:00

Competition

Confusing words: competence, competition, and competitor
Vocabulary: collocations (e.g.business model, industry trends, profit margin, customer loyalty, market share)
Vocabulary: verb + noun collocations (launch a product, stay competitive, target customers, dominate the market)

A2 / B1

Business

free

How to set effective language learning goals

Collocations: verb + goal
Video: How to set SMART language learning goals
Speaking: conversation questions about languages and language learning, set language-learning goals

B1 / B2

Education

4:23

Online Email Scam concept computer keyboard with SCAM button about to be clicked on, no logos

Are you being catfished? (cybercrime)

Vocabulary: cybercrime (data breach, cyber extortion, catfishing)
Idioms: something is up, to keep tabs on someone, something is off
Speaking: conversation questions, role-plays

B2 / C1

Technology

3:11

A man concentrates in front of a computer

How to smash distractions

Vocabulary: distractions (clutter, gossip, multitasking, micromanagement)
Video: How to smash distractions
Collocations: attention (undivided attention, scant attention, unwelcome attention)