This ESL lesson plan is designed for group learners at the B2 level, focusing on speaking and reading skills through the theme of autumn hikes. The lesson includes a warm-up discussion, a pre-reading task, and exercises like true or false statements, gap fills, and vocabulary matching. It helps learners develop the ability to scan complex texts while practicing grammar in a collaborative setting. The lesson concludes with a group discussion where learners share their hiking experiences using newly learned vocabulary.
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This ESL lesson plan is designed for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners and explores popular conspiracy theories, with students discussing their opinions, watching a video, and answering comprehension questions. Ideal for both teens and adults, the structured activities help students analyze the arguments and engage in critical thinking.
In this B2-level ESL lesson plan, teens will dive into the elements of short stories by creating their own narratives. The 60-minute session features engaging group discussions, exercises focused on storytelling vocabulary, and writing skill-building tasks. Students will start by reflecting on their favorite fairy tales, participate in pair discussions, and analyze a short story to identify essential storytelling phrases. By the end of the lesson, they will craft their own short stories, beginning with "Once upon a time," to creatively express their experiences, feelings, and reactions.
This ESL lesson plan dives into the story of Frank Abagnale, engaging A2-B1 level students in a 45-minute group activity that builds reading and vocabulary skills. Through reading tasks, discussions, and comprehension exercises, students explore Abagnale’s early life, his extraordinary scams, and his later transformation. The lesson encourages critical thinking, offering vocabulary development and comprehension tasks to support learners in understanding and discussing real-life stories.
This ESL lesson plan introduces basic directional vocabulary and phrases, perfect for beginners learning how to give and follow directions. Through activities like matching exercises, listening to conversations, and practicing simple phrases, students will gain confidence in asking for and giving directions.
This ESL lesson plan focuses on writing and speaking skills for A2 learners in an individual format. Students will practice describing experiences, using adjectives, and building vocabulary related to hotel stays. The lesson includes reading, vocabulary matching, and interactive dialogue exercises. By the end, learners will write a short review.
This ESL lesson plan explores the contrasting living conditions in prisons, targeting A2-level adults in a group setting. Students will engage in listening and speaking exercises while discussing prison systems, focusing on rehabilitation and comfort. The lesson includes interactive activities such as filling in dialogues, watching videos, and group discussions, encouraging learners to present their opinions and improve their communication skills in a supportive environment.
This ESL lesson plan is designed for B2-level teens and explores the role of sports mascots in engaging fans and building team spirit. In this 60-minute group lesson, students will practice listening skills by watching and discussing a video about Toro, the Houston Texans mascot, and the experiences of mascot performer Andrew Johnson. The lesson encourages critical thinking about the purpose of mascots and concludes with a creative group activity where students design their own classroom mascot.
This ESL lesson plan invites young learners to imagine family members as superheroes, helping kids build A1 vocabulary, reading, and speaking skills. In this 45-minute group lesson, students will read about a superhero family, complete vocabulary exercises, and share their own imaginative ideas.
