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Intermediate Level Lesson Plans

Engage your intermediate students with these versatile B1 lesson plans that cater to kids, teenagers and adults. From improving fluency to expanding vocabulary, these lessons offer a range of activities to strengthen speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills at the intermediate level.

B1
Steps of Immigration

This ESL lesson plan guides B1 level students through essential steps of the immigration process, focusing on reading and writing skills in an individual setting. Students will test their knowledge, engage in vocabulary matching, and read a detailed text about immigration procedures. With a mix of comprehension and practical application tasks, students build confidence in understanding and discussing the complexities of immigration.

B1
Saving Money

Discover our engaging ESL lesson plan based on topic "Money" designed for adults at the B1 level. This 60-minute group lesson focuses on developing reading and speaking skills through a variety of exercises. Students will read an article about money and discuss different life stages and financial habits. The lesson includes vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, and opinion-sharing activities. Perfect for enhancing language skills while exploring the topic of money.

B1-B2
Ted Talk: How Long Does It Take To Change Your Life?

This ESL lesson plan introduces B1-B2 level teens to a TED Talk on forming new habits. Students engage in a 60-minute lesson based on the flipped classroom model, participating in listening and speaking exercises such as comprehension questions, vocabulary tasks, and guided discussions. The lesson aims to enhance their critical thinking and communication skills.

B1-B2
Job Interview: Self-Presentation Skills

This ESL lesson plan is designed to help B1-B2 adult learners develop self-presentation skills for job interviews through structured speaking and vocabulary exercises. Students will engage in activities such as mock interviews, vocabulary matching, and self-introduction practice to build confidence in describing their qualifications, career goals, and professional experience. By role-playing as both interviewers and interviewees, students will gain practical skills to effectively express their strengths and prepare for real-world interviews.

B1-B2
Stereotypes on Social Media

This ESL lesson plan on stereotypes targets adult learners at the B1 level in a group setting. Over 60 minutes, students will develop their speaking skills by discussing and analyzing stereotypes in the media. The lesson includes reading a quote and article, identifying true/false statements, matching vocabulary, rephrasing sentences, and engaging in paired discussions. By the end, students will be able to articulate their thoughts on the impact of stereotypes in the media and on social media platforms.

B1-B2
Stages of Immigration

This ESL lesson plan explores the emotional and cultural stages of immigration through listening and group discussion. Designed for B1-B2 learners, the lesson focuses on vocabulary related to immigration and cultural adaptation, while encouraging learners to share personal experiences and opinions. Exercises include analyzing real-life testimonials, discussing the challenges of fitting in, and understanding traditional values, which build listening and speaking skills.

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A2-B1
Describing Food and Drink

This ESL lesson plan focuses on building vocabulary to describe food and drink in a group setting for teens and adults. Students will practice reading and speaking activities, using common adjectives to express opinions and preferences about flavors and textures.

B1-B2
Teamwork: Roles and Responsibilities

This ESL lesson plan helps adults understand and discuss the importance of different roles in teamwork. Using speaking and vocabulary exercises, this lesson introduces students to Dr. Meredith Belbin’s nine team roles, exploring how roles like coordinator, facilitator, and task distributor impact group dynamics. Through videos, matching exercises, and role discussions, students will enhance their B1-B2 English skills while engaging with concepts critical to collaborative success in business and everyday interactions.

B1
The Five Senses

This lesson plan helps students explore and understand each of the five senses through interactive exercises and discussions. Learners will practice listening and speaking skills while identifying sensory experiences that connect to daily life. This lesson plan encourages critical thinking and personal reflection, with targeted activities designed to reinforce vocabulary related to sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Perfect for engaging group learning.

B1
Writing a Work Email

This ESL lesson plan helps adults build skills in reading and writing formal work emails, designed for individual practice at a B1 level. Through structured examples, vocabulary matching, and practical exercises, students will learn to communicate professionally, write with clarity, and use appropriate email formats. The lesson emphasizes effective language for business communication and includes exercises on clear subject lines, respectful closings, and concise email composition.

A2-B1
How to Explain What You Want While Shopping

This ESL lesson plan teaches students how to communicate their preferences and needs when shopping, in a 45-minute group session. Through speaking exercises and vocabulary practice, teens and adults will build confidence in explaining what they want as customers and responding as shop assistants. With engaging dialogue activities, students will practice organizing questions and answers in real-world shopping scenarios.

A2-B1
The Fascinating Story of Frank Abagnale

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.

B1-B2
Exploring the Moon's Impact on Earth

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.

B1
Exploring Ocean Myths and Legends

This ESL lesson plan delves into captivating ocean myths and legends in a group setting for B1-level learners. Through reading activities, students will learn about mythical creatures like Leviathan, the Flying Dutchman, and mermaids, enhancing their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

B1
Where Do My Taxes Go?

This ESL lesson plan introduces students to the role of taxes in society through a group listening activity for B1 level learners. In this 60-minute session, students will explore how tax dollars fund public services, with exercises including vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, and group discussions. The lesson emphasizes listening skills and encourages critical thinking about the allocation of government resources, helping students better understand the importance and impact of taxes on daily life.