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B2 C1
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The Vibe Economy
In this lesson, students develop their reading skills and learn new vocabulary while exploring how the ‘vibe economy’ influences our lives and choices.
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B1 B2
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The Little Treat Economy
In this B1-B2 speaking and listening lesson, students will explore the Little Treat Economy, learn useful language for talking about spending and small luxuries, and practise discussing when treating yourself is harmless, habitual or too expensive.
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B2 C1
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Friendflation
In this B2–C1 lesson, students explore friendflation and the growing financial pressure associated with maintaining friendships. They discuss spending habits and social expectations, analyse real-life friendship dilemmas, and practise language for talking about money, setting financial boundaries and suggesting affordable alternatives.
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A2 B1
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Money In, Money Out
In this lesson, students explore everyday banking through a realistic bank dialogue. They learn key phrases for opening accounts, managing money, and solving common banking problems, then use the new language to give advice, debate money habits, and write their own stories.
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B1 B2
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Renting Forever: Dream or Trap?
In this lesson, students will explore the topic of renting vs. buying property — comparing generational attitudes, debating the pros and cons, and practising key vocabulary through a mix of discussion, video, and communicative speaking and writing tasks.
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B2
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I Should Have Known Better - Perfect Modals
In this B2 lesson, students learn to speculate, criticise, and reflect on past decisions using perfect modals, anchored throughout by a relatable story about money, regret, and financial mistakes.
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B1 B2
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Girl Maths, Boy Maths
In this B1-B2 speaking lesson, students will explore the viral trends of Girl Maths and Boy Maths and discover what their spending habits say about them. They will discuss relatable examples, justify questionable purchases, debate gender labels, and take part in a Genially game.
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B1
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Thrift Shopping And Special Trips
In this B1-level lesson, students will explore the topic of thrift shopping and road trips. They will practise their listening skills by watching an authentic video, learn related vocabulary, and test their thrift shopping intuition.
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C1
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The Illusion of Savings
In this C1-level lesson, students will explore the topic of sales and savings on Black Friday. They will practise their reading skills, become familiar with various manufactured emotions, and engage in thought-provoking discussion.
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B2 C1
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Less for More: Shrinkflation and Skimpflation
In this B2–C1 listening comprehension lesson, students explore shrinkflation and skimpflation through real product examples and targeted vocabulary work. They watch a video report on hidden inflation, complete comprehension tasks, and discuss why companies use these tactics.
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C1
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The Gold Economy
In this C1 business lesson, students examine why gold is viewed as a global “safe-haven” asset and learn key financial vocabulary for discussing risk, security, and investment portfolios. They also strengthen their listening skills through exposure to real-world economic contexts.
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B2 C1
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Buy Now, Pay Later
In this dynamic C1 lesson, students dive into the Buy Now, Pay Later phenomenon, mastering money-related idioms, analysing their spending habits, and debating whether modern credit is empowering or dangerous.
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