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oil pump jack extracting petroleum and a slogan "how to escape teh resource curse

Natural resources: a blessing for some, a curse for others

This ESL worksheet explores the resource curse and examines how natural resources can drive economic growth in some countries while contributing to corruption, inequality, conflict, and economic instability in others.

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans

2:53

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Dealing with reputational damage and defamation

This advanced ESL lesson focuses on defamation, reputational damage, and legal English vocabulary. Students explore how reputation can be harmed in the age of social media, understand the legal elements of defamation, and practice giving legal advice in realistic case scenarios.

B2 / C1

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5:00

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The Grammy Awards 2026

In this ESL lesson, students explore the world of the Grammy Awards 2026, focusing on music, artists, and cultural impact. Students learn key expressions related to music awards, describe artists, discuss social and political issues highlighted in acceptance speeches.

B2 / C1

Art ESL lesson plans

4:00

a photo of davos and a slogan "what happens at davos?"

The World Stage at Davos: Influence and Impact

This ESL lesson explores Davos 2026 and the World Economic Forum, focusing on global leadership, geopolitical tensions, artificial intelligence, and economic inequality.

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans

3:23

flags of USA and Vanezuela, and a slogan "What's next for Venezuela?"

US captures Venezuelan President Maduro

This breaking news ESL lesson plan explores the recent US raid in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Maduro, focusing on political, economic, and international reactions.

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans

3:45

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Guns, rights, and public safety

In this lesson, students explore a sensitive and complex social issue: gun control. They will practice expressing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing respectfully, and giving counter-arguments while discussing gun ownership, rights, and public safety.

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans

6:12

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Should the government be run like a business?

This ESL lesson explores whether governments should be run like businesses, encouraging learners to think critically about public services, bureaucracy, and the differences between public and private sector values.

Throughout the lesson, students build vocabulary related to governance, efficiency, and economic systems, analyze real-world examples, and reflect on the role of government in serving the public good.

B2 / C1

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4:23

an illustration of us and chinese flags and a slogan "free trade vs protectionism"

Trade wars

This Business English lesson explores the topic of trade wars and how global trade policies impact economies, businesses, and consumers. Students will discuss the effects of globalization, tariffs, and protectionism, learn essential economic vocabulary, and watch a video about U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies and their global impact.

B2 / C1

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