The teacher's field guide · Free to explore

Every tool has a purpose. Here's how to use it.

Print it. Project it. Annotate it on a classroom whiteboard. Share it online or let students explore on their own devices. One story, plenty of ways to teach.

Choose how to teach Try a complete lesson

No account needed for the free samples. Use the whole lesson or jump straight to the part you need.

All teaching options Quick start Find lessons Activities Audio & video Slides & timer Screens & whiteboards QR & student links Mark up text Class notes PDFs
Your classroom, your way

How would you like to use the lesson?

Start here and jump straight to the instructions for your setup. You can combine several options in one class—for example, project the slides while students follow the text on their phones.

Print a handoutStudent PDF pages, teacher notes and answer keys. No device needed in class.See PDF instructions ↗ Show it on a projector or TVLarge presentation slides, staged reveals and an adjustable speaking timer.See presentation mode ↗ Use an interactive whiteboardCircle, underline, highlight and correct words on the screen; type class notes.See whiteboard setup ↗ Teach on Zoom, Teams or MeetShare the slides on-screen and send students the article link separately.See online-class setup ↗ Let students scan a QR codeStudents open the matching student lesson for free, without an account.See QR instructions ↗ Send it for independent practiceShare a link for reading, vocabulary cards, comprehension and optional audio.See the interactive page ↗
Quick-reference index

Every tool, one click away.

Looking for a specific feature? Jump directly to its explanation.

Start in three steps

From finding a story to running the room.

01

Choose your lesson

Browse by CEFR level, topic, speaking task or availability. A lesson marked Published is ready to use.

Open the lesson finder
02

Explore the materials

Read the article, reveal vocabulary definitions, check the questions and download the student/teacher PDF.

Explore a C2 lesson
03

Take it into class

Select Show on screen for large slides, a timer, on-screen notes, shapes and correction tools.

Launch a presentation
01 / Find your fit

The Curiosity Finder

Start broad or narrow it down. Search for a subject or language goal, then combine optional filters—CEFR level, age group, topic, communicative function, activity, publication date and more.

  1. Type a keyword such as work or debate.
  2. Choose your class level and any useful extras.
  3. Click a Published lesson to open it; ideas labelled In development are previews.
Want listening practice? Use 🎧 With audio or the Audio available filter. This shows only lessons with a recorded version—not merely a video link.
Try the search filtersSee lessons with audio
A LOOK INSIDE THE FINDER
four-day workweek
CEFR: C2Speaking: DebateReady to teach ✓
C2 · Proficiency · 60 min

The Four-Day Workweek

Job creation, small businesses, wealth distribution and legislation.

Open lesson

Example only. Use the real finder to change filters.

02 / The full lesson page

Read, reveal, check, discuss.

The regular lesson page has everything in teaching order: lead-in questions, an original level-adapted reading, vocabulary, comprehension, optional video, evidence links and a speaking challenge. Open it yourself to prepare, then select Share with students to copy the student link or display its QR code.

  • Vocabulary cards: tap a word to reveal its meaning; tap again to hide it. The separate Dictionary link opens Cambridge Dictionary for examples and pronunciation.
  • Complete the sentences: practise the vocabulary in context, then consult the teacher's answer key.
  • Check my answers: select answers to the four multiple-choice questions and get a score and explanations.
  • Another question: display a different discussion prompt to keep the conversation moving. Use the final role-play or group decision task to turn opinions into a speaking outcome.
  • Teacher notes: reveal answers, differentiation ideas, an extension and the no-video alternative when you need them.
Sharing tip: the interactive quiz shows feedback on the student's own screen; it does not automatically send results to the teacher. Use Share with students to send the student version, which leaves out teacher notes and printable answer keys and includes its own student-only PDF.
Open a real vocabulary activity
TRY A VOCABULARY CARD
In a sentence

“We need a counterfactual: what would have happened without the policy?”

Interactive demonstration. The vocabulary in each lesson uses the same reveal-and-hide idea.

03 / Media are optional

Listen and watch—when available.

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Article audio Some lessons

Where the reading has a recording, an audio player appears immediately above the article. Students can listen first without reading, then replay while following the text. They can also download the MP3.

  1. Press Play in the audio bar.
  2. Pause, replay or use the player's controls.
  3. Select Download audio (MP3) if you need the file offline.

At present, the free four-day-week B2 and C1 versions include article audio. A2, B1 and C2 do not yet have a recording.

See the C1 audio player
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Short news video Optional

Some lessons link to a short external news video. The page gives you before, during and after questions. If captions are provided by the video service, you can turn them on there.

  1. On the full page, choose Watch on YouTube.
  2. In presentation mode, choose Load video on screen to embed it when you're ready.
  3. No connection? Open Use the teacher's fact card instead.

Videos are external links; they are not uploaded as part of our lessons. The no-video activity keeps the lesson teachable.

See the video task
04 / Classroom presentation

One lesson, one screen at a time.

Show on screen opens a large, distraction-reduced slide view designed for a projector, TV or shared screen. It uses the same lesson content but separates questions and reading into manageable slides.

  1. Open a lesson and select Show on screen.
  2. Use Next / Previous, or Jump to to go directly to Reading, Vocabulary, Discussion or another section.
  3. Choose Fullscreen for projection. The adjustable speaking timer stays handy at the bottom.
  4. Use the slide's reveal buttons for word meanings, comprehension answers and teacher fact cards.
  5. Students can scan the opening slide's QR code to open the matching student lesson without an account. See the teacher and student QR instructions.

Set your speaking time: choose 20, 30 or 40 seconds, or 1, 2, 3 or 5 minutes. The default is two minutes. Changing the duration stops and resets the timer to your new choice. This works on both the full lesson page and in presentation mode. Use Start, Pause/Resume and Reset to manage speaking turns.

The two views are independent: the normal page is ideal for preparation and self-study; presentation mode is designed to lead the class. Select Exit presentation to return.

Try C2 presentation mode
MINI WALKTHROUGH · TRY NEXT
Bilingually Curious. C2WELCOME
C2 · WELCOME

The Four-Day Workweek

Could working less reshape the economy—or simply move the costs?

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A three-screen interactive preview. The real presentation contains the full article, tasks and classroom tools.

05 / Choose your classroom screen

Project, touch or screen-share.

All three options begin in a normal web browser. Open the lesson, select Show on screen, then adapt how you display it.

Projector or classroom TV

  1. Connect your laptop to the projector or TV, or mirror your screen.
  2. Open the lesson and select Show on screen.
  3. Choose Fullscreen; use Next, Previous or Jump to as you teach.
  4. Set the speaking timer and reveal answers only when you're ready.

Best for teacher-led discussion with one shared screen.

Interactive whiteboard

  1. Open the lesson in the whiteboard's browser, or mirror a connected computer.
  2. Start presentation mode and open Teacher tools.
  3. Tap or use a stylus to select and mark text; drag to place outline-only shapes.
  4. Open Class notes to type shared examples and corrections.

Touch and pen support depends on your board's browser and input settings. A mouse also works.

Zoom, Teams or Google Meet

  1. Open the lesson on your computer and start presentation mode.
  2. In your meeting app, share the browser tab or window with students.
  3. Choose Share with students and paste the student link into chat so students can read or answer independently.
  4. If you play audio or video, enable the meeting app's share sound option where available.

Your screen-share controls the slideshow; the students' own links open independently.

06 / Student devices and QR codes

Scan once. Take the lesson with you.

A lesson's QR code opens the student version at the matching level, with reading, vocabulary, activities, available audio, video links and a student-only PDF. Students do not need an account, a subscription or a payment.

For teachers: share the right level

  1. Open the lesson at the level you are teaching, from A2 to C2.
  2. Select Share with students. A window opens with the level's QR code, student link and a Preview student page button.
  3. Preview the student page if you want to check the activities and PDF before sharing.
  4. Display the QR code on your computer, projector or interactive whiteboard. Students open their phone's camera or QR scanner, point it at the code, and tap the link that appears.
  5. For online classes or homework, select Copy student link and paste it into WhatsApp, Teams, Google Classroom or your usual platform.

Already presenting? The same QR code is on the Welcome slide in Show on screen. Use Jump to → Welcome to show it again during class. Each level has its own code, so share the one your class is using.

What stays with the teacher? Student pages and student PDFs leave out the teacher notes, lesson plan and printable answer keys. Students can still use the interactive comprehension feedback for self-study. Share the student link rather than the teacher lesson's address or full student + teacher PDF.
Try Share with studentsPreview the C2 student page
ACTUAL C2 STUDENT LESSON QR CODE
STUDENT LESSON · C2Scan to open the free C2 Four-Day Workweek student lessonScan to open your lessonNo account · No payment

This code opens the C2 student lesson. A2, B1, B2 and C1 each have their own matching code.

For students: open, use and keep

  1. Scan and tap: point your camera at the code and tap the link to open the lesson in your browser. You can also open a link sent by your teacher.
  2. Follow the lesson: read the article, tap vocabulary cards to reveal meanings, answer the quiz and join the discussion. Use the audio where a recording is available, and open the video link when asked.
  3. Get your handout: choose View student PDF to read it, Download PDF to save a copy, or Print activities to print the web page. The PDF contains only student materials.
  4. Keep the link: bookmark the student page or keep your teacher's message to return to it for revision at home.
Independent screens: your page does not automatically follow the teacher's slide or receive their annotations. Quiz feedback stays on your own page; scores are not automatically sent to the teacher.
QR code not scanning, or no student device?

Keep the whole code visible, hold the camera steady and move a little closer or farther away. If it still will not scan, ask the teacher to send the student link. If you are viewing the QR on the same phone you want to use, open the direct link instead.

Opening the lesson needs an internet connection. Download the student PDF beforehand for offline reading; audio, external videos and other web links still need a connection. Students without a device can work in pairs or use a printed student handout.

07 / Teacher tools

Annotate without scribbling over the words.

Inside presentation mode, open Teacher tools. These are precise annotations—no freehand drawing required.

Mark existing text

Select the words and choose Highlight, Underline or Strike through. Write correction adds a replacement above crossed-out text.

Point things out

Select Oval outline, Box outline, Straight line or Arrow, then drag on the slide. The outlines have no fill, so they don't conceal the words.

Keep control

Spotlight dims other text to focus attention. Add text creates a movable note. Choose from three colours and line widths. Use Select / move, Eraser, Undo, Redo or Clear slide as needed.

Where do the marks go? They are saved in the current browser, on the relevant slide—not sent to students or added to the printable PDF. Clearing browser data can remove them.
Open the real annotation tools
TRY AN ANNOTATION · SELECT A TOOL

Working fewer days will benefit every worker.

Illustration of the tools' effects. In the real presentation, select text or drag to place annotations exactly where you want them.

08 / The class whiteboard

Notes right beside the slides.

In presentation mode, select Class notes to open a typed whiteboard. Put example sentences, useful expressions, corrections or students' ideas on the projected screen instead of switching to a separate app.

  • Type and edit notes during class.
  • Use A+ or A− to make the writing easier to read.
  • Choose Download notes to save a simple .txt file for later.
  • Close the panel to return to the full slide; your notes remain in that browser unless you clear them or the browser data.
Remember: the whiteboard is visible to anyone watching the shared screen. Keep private feedback in your own notes until you're ready to show it.
Try the class whiteboard
WHAT THE CLASS WHITEBOARD LOOKS LIKE
Class whiteboard

Today's useful language

  • Even if …, it doesn't follow that …
  • One possible drawback is …
  • We need more evidence about …
Download notes (.txt)

This is a preview. The actual whiteboard is editable and appears next to your presentation.

09 / Print and plan

Ready-to-teach PDFs.

Every complete sample has a Download student + teacher PDF button. The pack includes the reading, vocabulary, comprehension, discussion, role cards and a timed teacher plan with answers, scaffolding and source links. You can print the activities for a device-free class, attach the PDF to a classroom message or open the file on a screen.

Printing just the student pages
Lesson levelStudent pagesTeacher notes
A2, B1, B2, C11–45
C21–67

Teachers can print the full pack or choose the student page range in their PDF viewer. For a ready-separated file, select Share with students → Preview student page → Download PDF. This PDF contains only the student pages. Links to research and videos are clickable in the digital version; the video and audio files themselves are not embedded in the PDF.

Open a C2 PDFChoose another level
STUDENT PAGES + TEACHER NOTES

One downloadable pack, with clearly separated student and teacher sections.

Ready to see it in action?

Choose a level. Start a conversation.

You'll soon find your own way of combining these tools. Start with one free lesson and use only the extras that help your class.

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Our chameleon relaxing after a productive lesson

Could this be a video? Absolutely. Short captioned screen recordings of the actual tools can be added without spending AI video credits. Meanwhile, the little interactive examples above let you try the key interactions yourself.