Every lesson plan course, by topic
Every course in the Tuton library with a free lesson, grouped by topic, from first lessons for beginners to IELTS, Business English and debate. The first lesson of each course is a full plan you can read here with no signup (for In the News, a recent story). The other lessons show an outline.
In the News
Short conversation lessons built on a recent news story.
Technology
Conversation lessons from technology and AI news stories.
Business
Conversation lessons from business and economy news stories.
Health
Conversation lessons from health and fitness news stories.
Culture
Conversation lessons from culture, entertainment and lifestyle stories.
Environment
Conversation lessons from climate and environment news stories.
Conversation Starters
Speaking lessons built around one everyday or topical theme each.
Daily Life Discussions
Everyday topics to get students talking about their routines and experiences
Opinions and Preferences
Practice expressing and defending personal viewpoints
Hot Topics
Engaging discussion topics about modern life and society (B1 level)
Deep Discussions
Thought-provoking topics for more advanced conversations (B2 level)
Advanced Debates
Complex topics requiring nuanced arguments and counterarguments (C1 level)
Interview Preparation
Job interview English, from the first question to the follow-up.
Job Interview Preparation
Master common interview questions and professional communication
Business English
Meetings, emails, calls, negotiation and finance for students who use English at work.
Meetings & Presentations
Lead effective meetings and deliver impactful presentations
Networking & Small Talk
Build professional relationships through effective networking
Negotiations & Persuasion
Negotiate effectively and get buy-in for your ideas
Giving & Receiving Feedback
Handle performance conversations with confidence
Sales & Client Relations
Build rapport, present solutions, and handle objections with confidence
Financial English & Reporting
Master financial vocabulary, data analysis language, and reporting skills
Presenting with AI Tools
The English of presenting well when an AI assistant helps you prepare — shaping the outline, telling the story in your slides, sounding like yourself, and being honest about what the machine wrote
Business English Advanced
C1 lessons on leading teams and working across cultures.
Cross-Cultural Communication
Navigate cultural differences in global business with diplomatic communication
Leadership & Management Language
Master the language of leadership, delegation, performance management, and crisis communication
IT & Technology
English for developers, IT support and anyone who works in tech.
Tech Workplace Communication
Communicate effectively in technical environments
Software Development Basics
Understand programming concepts and technical discussions
Agile & Project Management
Navigate Agile processes and project discussions
Cybersecurity Essentials
Understand security threats and best practices
Cloud & Infrastructure
Discuss cloud services and infrastructure concepts
Technical Interview English
Six lessons for software engineers who interview in English: solve a coding problem out loud, choose and defend a data structure, improve a solution and take a hint, lead a system design conversation, tell project stories to a manager, and handle the introduction and HR rounds
Travel
Airports, restaurants, transport, shopping and the problems travel brings.
Basic Basics
First lessons for beginners: greetings, numbers, family, home and shopping.
Building Confidence
Build the confidence to speak English in everyday situations
Weather & Seasons
Talk about weather and what you do in different seasons
IELTS Test Preparation
IELTS Speaking and Writing preparation, for band 5 and up.
IELTS Speaking Strategies
Master the essential strategies for all three parts of the IELTS Speaking test
IELTS Speaking (Band 5-6.5)
Build strong foundations for IELTS Speaking with guided practice and common topics
IELTS Speaking (Band 6.5-7.5+)
Advanced strategies and vocabulary for achieving Band 7 and above
Pronunciation & Fluency Essentials
Master the sounds, rhythm, and flow of natural English speech
IELTS Speaking Assessment Deep Dive
Understand exactly how examiners score your speaking and what they're looking for
Part 1: More Everyday Topics
Practice answering Part 1 questions on a wider range of familiar topics
Part 2: Events & Experiences
Master cue cards about memorable events, celebrations, and life experiences
Part 2: Objects & Media
Master describing objects, media, and things you own or use
Part 3: Society & Issues
Develop abstract discussion skills for Part 3 questions
Practice Tests & Simulation
Complete mock tests with guided feedback and self-assessment
Part 1: Nuanced Responses
Elevate your Part 1 answers with sophisticated language and depth
Part 2: Challenging Cue Cards
Master complex Part 2 topics with advanced storytelling and vocabulary
Part 3: Analytical Discussion
Develop sophisticated argumentation and critical analysis skills
Collocations & Academic Vocabulary
Master the vocabulary patterns that distinguish Band 7+ speakers
Mock Exams & Self-Assessment
Complete test simulations with advanced feedback and analysis
Task 1 Academic: Graphs & Charts
Master describing line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, and tables for IELTS Academic Task 1
Task 1 Academic: Diagrams & Processes
Describe process diagrams, maps, and cycles for IELTS Academic Task 1
Task 1 General: Letter Writing
Master formal, semi-formal, and informal letter writing for IELTS General Training
Task 2: Essay Fundamentals
Master opinion, discussion, and problem-solution essays for IELTS Task 2
Task 1 Advanced: Data Analysis
Master complex multi-chart analysis and advanced data description for Band 7+
Task 2 Advanced: Argumentation
Master thesis development, counter-arguments, and academic vocabulary for Band 7+
Writing Assessment & Practice
Understand band descriptors, develop self-assessment skills, and practice timed tests
Startup English
English for founders: pitches, investors, demos and startup vocabulary.
The Pitch Deck
Master the YC-style 10-slide pitch deck structure and present each section confidently
Pitch Delivery & Storytelling
Present with confidence using storytelling techniques, pacing, and body language
The Elevator Pitch
Craft and deliver compelling 30-second to 2-minute introductions for any situation
Handling Investor Questions
Navigate tough Q&A sessions after your pitch with confidence and strategic answers
Investor Emails & Outreach
Write compelling cold emails, warm introductions, and follow-ups to investors
Investor Updates
Write monthly and quarterly investor updates that build trust and maintain relationships
Term Sheets & Negotiation
Understand and negotiate investment terms, valuations, and deal structures
Product Demos
Plan and deliver compelling product demonstrations for investors, customers, and partners
Customer Discovery Interviews
Conduct effective user research interviews to validate your product ideas
Startup Metrics & Growth
Master the vocabulary of TAM/SAM/SOM, unit economics, and growth metrics
Startup Vocabulary Essentials
Core terminology every founder needs — MVP, runway, burn rate, pivot, cap table, and more
Team Communication & Culture
Lead meetings, give feedback, hire effectively, and build a strong team culture
Conversation Skills
Small talk, public speaking and the techniques that keep a conversation going.
Small Talk Mastery
Build confidence in everyday conversations with practical frameworks and real-world practice
Presenting & Public Speaking
Communicate ideas clearly and confidently using proven presentation frameworks
Hypothetical & Creative Questions
Explore imagination-driven conversations using structured reasoning frameworks
Advanced Conversation Techniques
Master sophisticated communication skills for complex social and professional situations
Everyday Social English
Easy English for the small moments: start a friendly chat, keep it going, talk about your weekend, complain politely, and say goodbye warmly
Sales & Marketing
English for selling, marketing and closing larger deals.
Sales English
The language of modern selling — pitching, discovery calls, objections, negotiation and follow-up
Marketing in the AI Era
The English marketers actually need in 2026 — positioning, briefing AI tools, protecting brand voice, running campaigns and reading the numbers
Sales English 2: Enterprise Deals
The language of long, complex sales — stakeholder mapping, months-long relationships, pilots, procurement and the final close
Career Development
Changing career, confidence at work and landing the next job.
Making a Career Change
A guided journey from knowing yourself to telling your career-change story with confidence
Confidence at Work
A five-step coaching journey out of your comfort zone: speak up, say no, own your wins, and do the scary thing in English
Landing the New Job
Five lessons that take a career-switcher from CV to first pay slip: rewrite your story, write a letter nobody skips, answer the hardest interview question, talk about money without panic, and start well
Grammar & Fluency
Grammar taught inside short stories, at A2 and B1.
Grammar Through Stories
Five stories — a stolen laptop, a broken time machine, a rumour, a fortune teller, a game show — each hiding one piece of grammar
Grammar Through Stories: Beginner
Five short stories — a missing cat, a surprise party, a terrible holiday, a silly robot, two job offers — each one hiding a piece of grammar
Healthcare English
English for nurses, carers and clinical staff talking to patients.
English for Healthcare Workers
Practical ward English for nurses, carers and healthcare assistants: greet patients, ask about pain, explain care simply, hand over clearly, and stay calm in difficult moments
Cambridge Exams
Cambridge B2 First Speaking, part by part.
B2 First: Speaking
The four parts of the Cambridge B2 First Speaking paper, taught as skills rather than tricks — answering naturally about yourself, filling a minute comparing two photographs, deciding something with a partner, and defending an opinion when the examiner pushes back
History
Stories from history, told for English learners at any level.
Ancient Wonders
The pyramids, the Great Wall, Machu Picchu and more. Mixed levels from A2 to C1, so you can pick the version that fits your student.
The World Wars
Trenches, a Christmas truce, the Blitz, D-Day and how nations remember. Human stories from 1914 to 1945, at levels from A2 to C1.
Turning Points
Six moments when the world changed direction: from the printing press to the first smartphone. Levels A2 to C1.
Empires & Explorers
Silk roads, treasure fleets and the people who crossed the map. Trade, power and travel from A2 to C1.
Inventions That Changed Everything
The light bulb, penicillin, the car, the plane and the washing machine: how ordinary life was invented. Levels A2 to C1.
Family & Everyday Life
English for parents: school messages, teachers, playdates and sick days.
English for Parents
The English you need at your child's school: read the newsletter, reply to the class group, talk to the teacher, arrange a playdate, phone the absence line, and answer an invitation
Famous People
Life stories of scientists, leaders, artists, founders and athletes.
Scientists & Inventors
Curie, Einstein, Lovelace, Tesla, Turing and Newton: the people who changed how we understand the world. Levels A2 to C1.
Leaders & Changemakers
Mandela, Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Malala and more: people who changed their countries without an army. Levels A2 to C1.
Artists & Creators
The Beatles, Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Shakespeare, Miyazaki and Beethoven: what it takes to make something new. Levels A2 to C1.
Founders & Builders
Disney, Chanel, Ford, Honda, Jobs and Carnegie: the people who built companies, and what they cost. Levels A2 to C1.
Athletes & Explorers
Pelé, Serena Williams, Muhammad Ali, Hillary and Tenzing, Amelia Earhart and Shackleton: bodies, limits and the people who pushed them. Levels A2 to C1.
Landmarks
Famous places, natural wonders and the landmarks of your student's own city.
Wonders of the Modern World
The Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the Golden Gate, the Sydney Opera House, the Burj Khalifa and the Panama Canal. Levels A2 to C1.
Sacred Places
The Taj Mahal, Petra, Borobudur, Notre-Dame, Mecca and Stonehenge: places built for something bigger than us. Levels A2 to C1.
Natural Landmarks
The Grand Canyon, Ha Long Bay, Iceland's volcanoes, Uluru, the Amazon and the Great Barrier Reef. Nature's monuments, from A2 to C1.
Asia's Icons
Mount Fuji, the Forbidden City, Bagan, the Petronas Towers, Hoi An and the Mekong: the places that define a continent. Levels A2 to C1.
My City's Landmarks
The student is the guide: describe, compare and defend the landmarks of your own city. Speaking-first lessons from A2 to C1.