This ESL lesson plan explores the vibrant carnival in Brazil through reading, speaking, and vocabulary activities. In this 60 min lesson, students will match key vocabulary, complete a dialogue, discuss carnival traditions, and read about the event’s history. The lesson includes comprehension questions and a fun creative task where students design and describe their own carnival costume and float, improving their communication and critical thinking skills in an engaging way.
Skills
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 on environmental issues uses a flipped classroom approach to engage learners in meaningful discussions. Focusing on listening, reading, and speaking, it explores sustainability through interactive tasks such as vocabulary matching, text completion, and group presentations. Students enhance critical thinking skills while exploring solutions to protect the planet and reduce their carbon footprint.
This ESL lesson plan explores attachment styles in relationships through reading, vocabulary, and speaking activities. Designed for B1-B2 learners, the 60-minute group lesson includes a self-discovery quiz, relatable diary entries, and discussion exercises to help students analyze different relationship dynamics. The lesson concludes with a role-play activity, where students practice giving and receiving advice based on what they’ve learned. This engaging lesson builds emotional intelligence, improves speaking fluency, and expands vocabulary related to relationships.
This ESL lesson plan explores the rise, fall, and return of skinny jeans through engaging activities. Designed for adults and teens at the A2-B1 level, the 60-minute lesson improves speaking, vocabulary, and listening skills. Students will discuss fashion trends, analyze opinions, and debate whether skinny jeans should make a comeback. The lesson includes interactive discussions, video-based comprehension exercises, and a vocabulary-building task to enhance real-world communication skills. Perfect for learners interested in fashion and self-expression, this lesson model encourages critical thinking and fluency in English.
This engaging lesson plan introduces ESL students to various pet types while enhancing their listening and speaking skills. In this 60-minute session, students will brainstorm different pets, discuss the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership, and fill in vocabulary gaps after watching a video. The lesson wraps up with a writing task where students express their opinions about having unusual or traditional pets.
This ESL lesson plan introduces teens to various ways of discussing future events and plans using grammar skills. In this 30-minute individual session targeted at B1-level learners, students will practice using "will," "going to," and present continuous to express decisions, intentions, and scheduled events. Through reading tasks and interactive exercises, students will explore future forms and engage in practical exercises discussing their own summer plans.
This engaging ESL lesson plan helps B1-level teens explore the qualities of friendship through music and discussion. Students will learn key vocabulary, practice conditional sentences, and engage with Bruno Mars's song "Count on Me." The lesson plan develops skills in understanding song lyrics and forming meaningful connections while reinforcing group discussion and writing activities.
Engage adult learners in this ESL lesson plan designed for group settings at the B1-B2 level. Centered on the popular TV show Emily in Paris, the lesson develops reading skills through gap-fill exercises based on a Parisian's perspective on cultural stereotypes. Students brainstorm, discuss, and analyze group tasks about cultural representation, while practicing vocabulary and critical thinking. Perfect for exploring global perspectives and fostering collaboration.
