Lesson Ideas

Halloween is a great opportunity for a themed lesson. But if you teach adults, especially at higher levels, they’ve probably seen it all, heard it all and learnt it all! After years of studying English, they’ve likely discussed the usual Halloween topics more times than they can count.

So, how about trying something different this year? In this article, we’ve put together 20 topics that are perfect alternatives to the usual Halloween themes, from strange coincidences and unsolved mysteries to the darker side of human nature.

Choose one topic as the starting point for your lesson, or explore several and let the conversations take their own direction. Who knows where they’ll lead?

Photos are a brilliant tool for teaching or revising language. They’re flexible, engaging, and easy to use. With just a few well-chosen images, you can practise grammar, review vocabulary, or simply have a bit of language fun.

In this article you'll find ten quick and effective ideas for using photos in your English lessons.

All you need are the photos - no prep beyond that!