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 every course is a full plan you can read here with no signup. The other lessons show an outline.

111 courses20 topics

In the News

Short conversation lessons built on a recent news story.

In the News lesson plans
All levelsIn the News1 free

Technology

Conversation lessons from technology and AI news stories.

16 lessons20 min
All levelsIn the News1 free

Business

Conversation lessons from business and economy news stories.

8 lessons20 min
All levelsIn the News1 free

Sport

Conversation lessons from sport news stories.

13 lessons20 min
All levelsIn the News1 free

Science

Conversation lessons from science and space news stories.

3 lessons20 min
All levelsIn the News1 free

Health

Conversation lessons from health and fitness news stories.

13 lessons20 min
All levelsIn the News1 free

Culture

Conversation lessons from culture, entertainment and lifestyle stories.

10 lessons20 min
All levelsIn the News1 free

World

Conversation lessons from world news and current events.

12 lessons20 min
All levelsIn the News1 free

Environment

Conversation lessons from climate and environment news stories.

27 lessons20 min

Conversation Starters

Speaking lessons built around one everyday or topical theme each.

Conversation Starters lesson plans
All levelsConversation Starters1 free

Daily Life Discussions

Everyday topics to get students talking about their routines and experiences

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
All levelsConversation Starters1 free

Opinions and Preferences

Practice expressing and defending personal viewpoints

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Conversation Starters1 free

Hot Topics

Engaging discussion topics about modern life and society (B1 level)

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2Conversation Starters1 free

Deep Discussions

Thought-provoking topics for more advanced conversations (B2 level)

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
C1Conversation Starters1 free

Advanced Debates

Complex topics requiring nuanced arguments and counterarguments (C1 level)

8 lessons2 hr 10 min

Interview Preparation

Job interview English, from the first question to the follow-up.

Interview Preparation lesson plans
B1Interview Preparation1 free

Job Interview Preparation

Master common interview questions and professional communication

8 lessons2 hr 10 min

Business English

Meetings, emails, calls, negotiation and finance for students who use English at work.

Business English lesson plans
B1Business English1 free

Meetings & Presentations

Lead effective meetings and deliver impactful presentations

10 lessons2 hr 45 min
B1Business English1 free

Professional Email Writing

Write clear, effective business emails

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Business English1 free

Phone & Video Calls

Communicate confidently in professional calls

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Business English1 free

Networking & Small Talk

Build professional relationships through effective networking

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2Business English1 free

Negotiations & Persuasion

Negotiate effectively and get buy-in for your ideas

8 lessons2 hr 15 min
B2Business English1 free

Giving & Receiving Feedback

Handle performance conversations with confidence

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2Business English1 free

Sales & Client Relations

Build rapport, present solutions, and handle objections with confidence

8 lessons2 hr 15 min
B2Business English1 free

Financial English & Reporting

Master financial vocabulary, data analysis language, and reporting skills

8 lessons2 hr 15 min
B2Business English1 free

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

5 lessons3 hr 20 min

Business English Advanced

C1 lessons on leading teams and working across cultures.

Business English Advanced lesson plans
C1Business English Advanced1 free

Cross-Cultural Communication

Navigate cultural differences in global business with diplomatic communication

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
C1Business English Advanced1 free

Leadership & Management Language

Master the language of leadership, delegation, performance management, and crisis communication

8 lessons2 hr 10 min

IT & Technology

English for developers, IT support and anyone who works in tech.

IT & Technology lesson plans
B2IT & Technology1 free

Tech Workplace Communication

Communicate effectively in technical environments

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
A2IT & Technology1 free

Software Development Basics

Understand programming concepts and technical discussions

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IT & Technology1 free

Tech Support & Troubleshooting

Help users solve technical problems

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IT & Technology1 free

Agile & Project Management

Navigate Agile processes and project discussions

8 lessons2 hr 15 min
B2IT & Technology1 free

Cybersecurity Essentials

Understand security threats and best practices

8 lessons2 hr 15 min
B2IT & Technology1 free

Cloud & Infrastructure

Discuss cloud services and infrastructure concepts

8 lessons2 hr 15 min
B2IT & Technology1 free

AI & Data Topics

Discuss artificial intelligence and data concepts

8 lessons2 hr 15 min

Travel

Airports, restaurants, transport, shopping and the problems travel brings.

Travel lesson plans
A2Travel1 free

Travel Situations

Handle common travel scenarios with confidence

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
A2Travel1 free

Restaurants & Food

Order food, discuss dietary needs, and pay at restaurants

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
A2Travel1 free

Public Transportation

Use buses, trains, taxis, and more while traveling

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
A2Travel1 free

Shopping While Traveling

Shop at stores and markets abroad

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Travel1 free

Tourist Attractions

Visit museums, landmarks, and take tours

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Travel1 free

Travel Problems

Handle delays, lost items, and complaints

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Travel1 free

Cultural Experiences

Engage with local customs and meet people

8 lessons2 hr 10 min

Basic Basics

First lessons for beginners: greetings, numbers, family, home and shopping.

Basic Basics lesson plans
A1Basic Basics1 free

Everyday Conversations

Master basic interactions for daily life

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
A1Basic Basics1 free

Numbers and Time

Handle numbers, dates, and time with ease

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
A1Basic Basics1 free

Family & People

Talk about your family, friends, and describe people

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
A1Basic Basics1 free

Daily Life

Talk about your daily routines and activities

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
A1Basic Basics1 free

Shopping & Money

Learn to shop and handle money in English

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
A2Basic Basics1 free

Building Confidence

Build the confidence to speak English in everyday situations

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
A2Basic Basics1 free

Weather & Seasons

Talk about weather and what you do in different seasons

8 lessons2 hr 10 min

IELTS Test Preparation

IELTS Speaking and Writing preparation, from band 5 to band 7.

IELTS Test Preparation lesson plans
All levelsIELTS Test Preparation1 free

IELTS Speaking Strategies

Master the essential strategies for all three parts of the IELTS Speaking test

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IELTS Test Preparation1 free

IELTS Speaking (Band 5-6.5)

Build strong foundations for IELTS Speaking with guided practice and common topics

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2IELTS Test Preparation1 free

IELTS Speaking (Band 6.5-7.5+)

Advanced strategies and vocabulary for achieving Band 7 and above

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
All levelsIELTS Test Preparation1 free

Pronunciation & Fluency Essentials

Master the sounds, rhythm, and flow of natural English speech

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
All levelsIELTS Test Preparation1 free

IELTS Speaking Assessment Deep Dive

Understand exactly how examiners score your speaking and what they're looking for

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Part 1: More Everyday Topics

Practice answering Part 1 questions on a wider range of familiar topics

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Part 2: Events & Experiences

Master cue cards about memorable events, celebrations, and life experiences

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Part 2: Objects & Media

Master describing objects, media, and things you own or use

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Part 3: Society & Issues

Develop abstract discussion skills for Part 3 questions

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Practice Tests & Simulation

Complete mock tests with guided feedback and self-assessment

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Part 1: Nuanced Responses

Elevate your Part 1 answers with sophisticated language and depth

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Part 2: Challenging Cue Cards

Master complex Part 2 topics with advanced storytelling and vocabulary

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Part 3: Analytical Discussion

Develop sophisticated argumentation and critical analysis skills

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Collocations & Academic Vocabulary

Master the vocabulary patterns that distinguish Band 7+ speakers

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Mock Exams & Self-Assessment

Complete test simulations with advanced feedback and analysis

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Task 1 Academic: Graphs & Charts

Master describing line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, and tables for IELTS Academic Task 1

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Task 1 Academic: Diagrams & Processes

Describe process diagrams, maps, and cycles for IELTS Academic Task 1

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Task 1 General: Letter Writing

Master formal, semi-formal, and informal letter writing for IELTS General Training

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Task 2: Essay Fundamentals

Master opinion, discussion, and problem-solution essays for IELTS Task 2

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Task 1 Advanced: Data Analysis

Master complex multi-chart analysis and advanced data description for Band 7+

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Task 2 Advanced: Argumentation

Master thesis development, counter-arguments, and academic vocabulary for Band 7+

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2IELTS Test Preparation1 free

Writing Assessment & Practice

Understand band descriptors, develop self-assessment skills, and practice timed tests

8 lessons2 hr 10 min

Startup English

English for founders: pitches, investors, demos and startup vocabulary.

Startup English lesson plans
B1Startup English1 free

The Pitch Deck

Master the YC-style 10-slide pitch deck structure and present each section confidently

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Startup English1 free

Pitch Delivery & Storytelling

Present with confidence using storytelling techniques, pacing, and body language

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Startup English1 free

The Elevator Pitch

Craft and deliver compelling 30-second to 2-minute introductions for any situation

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2Startup English1 free

Handling Investor Questions

Navigate tough Q&A sessions after your pitch with confidence and strategic answers

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Startup English1 free

Investor Emails & Outreach

Write compelling cold emails, warm introductions, and follow-ups to investors

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2Startup English1 free

Investor Updates

Write monthly and quarterly investor updates that build trust and maintain relationships

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2Startup English1 free

Term Sheets & Negotiation

Understand and negotiate investment terms, valuations, and deal structures

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Startup English1 free

Product Demos

Plan and deliver compelling product demonstrations for investors, customers, and partners

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Startup English1 free

Customer Discovery Interviews

Conduct effective user research interviews to validate your product ideas

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2Startup English1 free

Startup Metrics & Growth

Master the vocabulary of TAM/SAM/SOM, unit economics, and growth metrics

8 lessons2 hr 20 min
B1Startup English1 free

Startup Vocabulary Essentials

Core terminology every founder needs — MVP, runway, burn rate, pivot, cap table, and more

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Startup English1 free

Team Communication & Culture

Lead meetings, give feedback, hire effectively, and build a strong team culture

8 lessons2 hr 10 min

Conversation Skills

Small talk, public speaking and the techniques that keep a conversation going.

Conversation Skills lesson plans
A2Conversation Skills1 free

Small Talk Mastery

Build confidence in everyday conversations with practical frameworks and real-world practice

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Conversation Skills1 free

Presenting & Public Speaking

Communicate ideas clearly and confidently using proven presentation frameworks

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Conversation Skills1 free

Hypothetical & Creative Questions

Explore imagination-driven conversations using structured reasoning frameworks

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2Conversation Skills1 free

Advanced Conversation Techniques

Master sophisticated communication skills for complex social and professional situations

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
A2Conversation Skills1 free

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

5 lessons2 hr 30 min

Sales & Marketing

English for selling, marketing and closing larger deals.

Sales & Marketing lesson plans
B1Sales & Marketing1 free

Sales English

The language of modern selling — pitching, discovery calls, objections, negotiation and follow-up

5 lessons2 hr 55 min
B2Sales & Marketing1 free

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

5 lessons3 hr 20 min
B2Sales & Marketing1 free

Sales English 2: Enterprise Deals

The language of long, complex sales — stakeholder mapping, months-long relationships, pilots, procurement and the final close

5 lessons3 hr 20 min

Career Development

Changing career, confidence at work and landing the next job.

Career Development lesson plans
B1Career Development1 free

Making a Career Change

A guided journey from knowing yourself to telling your career-change story with confidence

5 lessons2 hr 55 min
B1Career Development1 free

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

5 lessons2 hr 55 min
B1Career Development1 free

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

5 lessons2 hr 55 min

Grammar & Fluency

Grammar taught inside short stories, at A2 and B1.

Grammar & Fluency lesson plans
B1Grammar & Fluency1 free

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

5 lessons2 hr 55 min
A2Grammar & Fluency1 free

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

5 lessons2 hr 30 min

Healthcare English

English for nurses, carers and clinical staff talking to patients.

Healthcare English lesson plans
B1Healthcare English1 free

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

5 lessons2 hr 55 min

Cambridge Exams

Cambridge B2 First Speaking, part by part.

Cambridge Exams lesson plans
B2Cambridge Exams1 free

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

5 lessons3 hr 20 min

History

Stories from history, told for English learners at any level.

History lesson plans
All levelsHistory1 free

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.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsHistory1 free

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.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsHistory1 free

Turning Points

Six moments when the world changed direction: from the printing press to the first smartphone. Levels A2 to C1.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsHistory1 free

Empires & Explorers

Silk roads, treasure fleets and the people who crossed the map. Trade, power and travel from A2 to C1.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsHistory1 free

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.

6 lessons20 min

Family & Everyday Life

English for parents: school messages, teachers, playdates and sick days.

Family & Everyday Life lesson plans
A2Family & Everyday Life1 free

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

5 lessons2 hr 30 min

Famous People

Life stories of scientists, leaders, artists, founders and athletes.

Famous People lesson plans
All levelsFamous People1 free

Scientists & Inventors

Curie, Einstein, Lovelace, Tesla, Turing and Newton: the people who changed how we understand the world. Levels A2 to C1.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsFamous People1 free

Leaders & Changemakers

Mandela, Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Malala and more: people who changed their countries without an army. Levels A2 to C1.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsFamous People1 free

Artists & Creators

The Beatles, Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Shakespeare, Miyazaki and Beethoven: what it takes to make something new. Levels A2 to C1.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsFamous People1 free

Founders & Builders

Disney, Chanel, Ford, Honda, Jobs and Carnegie: the people who built companies, and what they cost. Levels A2 to C1.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsFamous People1 free

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.

6 lessons20 min

Landmarks

Famous places, natural wonders and the landmarks of your student's own city.

Landmarks lesson plans
All levelsLandmarks1 free

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.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsLandmarks1 free

Sacred Places

The Taj Mahal, Petra, Borobudur, Notre-Dame, Mecca and Stonehenge: places built for something bigger than us. Levels A2 to C1.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsLandmarks1 free

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.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsLandmarks1 free

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.

6 lessons20 min
All levelsLandmarks1 free

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.

6 lessons20 min