What is the app Smart Lesson Generator?

Thomas Gardner
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How much of your valuable time is spent on planning and administrative tasks instead of teaching? While 93% of educators start their careers to positively impact students' lives, over 75% end up overwhelmed by these non-teaching duties. But we have a tool to help lighten the load.

Introducing app Smart Lesson Generator– a fast, integrated and efficient solution to streamline lesson planning, allowing you to focus on teaching. Let’s explore the Smart Lesson Generator:

Meet the new app Smart Lesson Generator

The app Smart Lesson Generator allows you to create engaging and appropriate lesson plans in seconds. It is connected with app courses designed by experts and aligned with the Global Scale of English (GSE) to ensure effectiveness.

*Smart Lesson Generator is currently available for a select number of titles, with a phased rollout continuing through 2025 and 2026

Ready to go in under 60 seconds

Choose your courseware, the proficiency level of your class and the specific activity you want to create. Within seconds, you’ll receive an activity that's ready to use. You can effortlessly regenerate to adjust, expand or tailor activities to suit all learners. There's no need to waste time altering generic lesson plans, as each activity is thoughtfully designed for different learning levels.

Easy to use with no generation limits

Smart Lesson Generator is user friendly, requiring no new tools or extra logins. You can access it directly through your app English Portal. Additionally, there are no restrictions on the number of activities you can create. Feel free to regenerate activities as often as needed, ensuring your lessons remain effective for today’s learners.

What courses is Smart Lesson Generator connected to?

Smart Lesson Generator integrates effortlessly with the course, unit and exact lesson you’re teaching, bringing your lessons to life in seconds. Smart Lesson Generatoris currently connected to:

  • Roadmap
  • Gold Experience (Second Edition)
  • Future

With more titles coming throughout 2025 and 2026.

Designed by experts and benchmarked to the GSE

Crafted by education specialists, our tailored technology is developed by teachers for teachers, incorporating the latest teaching methodologies and pedagogical techniques.

Every activity is rooted in proven teaching practices and aligns with the Global Scale of English (GSE), guaranteeing an appropriate degree of challenge for your classroom.

Discover the learning science that informs the Smart Lesson Generator by exploring Enhancing education with AI: Introducing the Smart Lesson Generator.

Hear from our educators

"As a teacher familiar with the app Global Scale of English (GSE), you’ll find the Smart Lesson Generator to be an invaluable AI tool. It creates activities precisely matched to the GSE score you provide, ensuring they perfectly suit your students’ needs. You can use it with app’s coursebooks or design your own lessons, saving you time. Plus, it’s constantly evolving with input from app’s experts and educators worldwide, making it a cutting-edge and well-deserved addition to your teaching toolbox."

Le Dinh Bao Quoc (Dr.),Founder and CEO, Pro.Ed Education Solutions

"With Smart Lesson Generator, teachers can quickly generate engaging lessons and activities aligned with the Global Scale of English, allowing them to focus on personalised learning and student progress.”

Rosa María Cely Herrera,International Education Consultant

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