This ESL lesson plan introduces B1-B2 level students to the Moon's influence on Earth, in a 60-minute group setting. Through interactive reading and speaking tasks, students will explore how the Moon affects tides, day length, and animal behavior. The lesson includes vocabulary exercises, discussion prompts, and a folklore story to encourage a deeper understanding of the Moon’s role in nature and culture.
Skills
This ESL lesson plan helps students build speaking and critical thinking skills on the topic of virtual reality. Designed for B2-C1 level learners, this interactive, 60-minute lesson guides students through reading different perspectives, practicing useful debate phrases, and collaborating in small groups to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of VR. Exercises include unscrambling debate sentences and participating in a structured group debate, providing a well-rounded opportunity to practice speaking skills while expressing opinions on a topical issue.
This ESL lesson plan introduces learners to essential airport vocabulary and situations in a 60-minute individual session designed for A1-level teens and adults. Students will practice speaking and reading skills by engaging with dialogues, matching tasks, and sentence completion exercises. The lesson focuses on building confidence in navigating common airport scenarios like finding boarding gates, lost items, and understanding departure information.
This ESL lesson plan explores Mother's Day traditions and history for A2 teen learners in a 60-minute group setting. Students will discuss ways to celebrate, read about the origins of the holiday, and engage in role-play exercises to plan a special day for mothers. The lesson focuses on improving speaking and reading skills, encouraging meaningful discussions on family, gratitude, and special occasions.
This ESL lesson plan helps teens and adults practice polite ways to say "no" in social situations, focusing on speaking in a group setting. Through dialogues, conversation practice, and polite phrase exercises, students enhance their ability to decline invitations while maintaining positive relationships. The lesson promotes real-life communication skills, encouraging learners to express themselves respectfully and clearly in various contexts.
This ESL lesson plan focuses on reading skills to help students explore effective budgeting and financial management strategies in a 60-minute individual lesson. Aimed at B2-level learners, the lesson covers essential financial concepts through dialogues, discussion questions, and exercises on discursive text structures like contrasting arguments, problem-solution, and cause-effect relationships. Students will engage with practical financial scenarios, analyze budgeting strategies, and apply learned techniques by creating a mock budget and sharing prioritization strategies.
This ESL lesson plan on deep reading helps students practice thoughtful, reflective reading techniques. Beginning with a discussion of reading habits, the lesson explores what deep reading entails through a text analysis exercise. Students apply skills by marking true/false statements, summarizing paragraphs, and identifying vocabulary, enhancing their ability to reflect on complex ideas. The lesson closes with a reflective activity, where students evaluate the advantages and challenges of deep reading. Perfect for building critical reading skills and encouraging deep engagement with texts.
This ESL lesson plan explores the fast fashion giant Shein through listening, speaking, and writing activities. Students engage in discussions, vocabulary matching, and video analysis to examine Shein's business practices, from its innovative small-batch production model to the ethical concerns surrounding its operations. The lesson concludes with group brainstorming and presentations, encouraging critical thinking and persuasive communication in a dynamic group setting. Perfect for advanced learners looking to refine their language skills while tackling real-world topics.
This interactive ESL lesson plan helps adult B1 learners practice listening and speaking skills. Through video-based comprehension, vocabulary matching, gap-filling, and group discussions, students explore the theme of New Year’s resolutions. The lesson encourages learners to reflect on goal-setting, describe ambitions, and exchange ideas in a collaborative setting. A perfect way to start the year with engaging, relatable exercises!