This engaging ESL lesson plan is based on Ed Sheeran's song "Perfect", targeting listening and speaking skills. The lesson structure includes picture discussions, lyric completion, and vocabulary matching exercises, helping students express love through language. By actively participating in these tasks, learners will enhance their understanding of every-day English while enjoying music.
Skills
This ESL lesson plan is designed for adult learners at the C1 level, focusing on building the ability to create clear arguments while considering the other person's viewpoint and highlighting important points with examples. In this 90-minute group lesson, students will explore the pros and cons of therapy through a structured series of exercises.
This ESL lesson plan explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech, "I Have a Dream." Students will enhance their listening, reading, and speaking skills through engaging activities. The lesson includes a warm-up matching quotes to their authors, listening to the speech while analyzing its powerful elements, and practicing speech delivery with emphasis on prosodic features. Students will also engage in thoughtful discussions about the impact of effective public speaking, making this a comprehensive lesson focused on key communication skills.
This ESL lesson plan introduces teens to the movie "13 Going on 30" through reading and speaking activities in a group setting. Targeting A2-B1 level students, the lesson encourages discussion around age, aspirations, and personal growth, using plot predictions, story sequencing, and guided conversations to deepen understanding. Through these engaging exercises, students develop confidence in expressing ideas and exploring narrative themes.
This ESL lesson plan introduces gym vocabulary and listening skills in a 60-minute, individual lesson designed for B2-level teens and adults. Through engaging activities, students will discuss workout motivations, match key fitness terms, and watch a video workout to complete comprehension exercises. This lesson plan focuses on expanding vocabulary and improving listening comprehension related to gym routines, encouraging students to discuss fitness goals and strategies confidently.
This ESL lesson plan introduces A2-level teens to the world of sports through engaging short stories and reading exercises. In a 45-minute individual reading activity, students explore the inspiring achievements of athletes like Michael Phelps. The lesson focuses on reading comprehension and prompts group discussions on sportsmanship, perseverance, and personal experiences in sports.
This ESL lesson plan delves into people stories through listening, reading, and speaking activities. Students guess a city from quotes, analyze vocabulary, and engage with stories from "Humans of New York." The lesson fosters discussion, emotional connections, and storytelling while enhancing comprehension and conversational fluency. Homework includes creating a personal project inspired by the blog’s interviews.
This ESL lesson plan helps kids and teens explore the essentials of party planning through a station rotation model in a 60-minute (15 min per station), A1-A2 level class. Through speaking, reading, grammar, and writing stations, students practice essential skills, such as using prepositions of place and describing party preparations. Students will create a personalized thank-you note, improving their grammar and situational vocabulary while enjoying hands-on party planning activities.
This ESL lesson plan focuses on essential workplace etiquette and communication skills. Students will engage in group discussions about appropriate office behavior, watch a humorous video on etiquette, and answer comprehension questions. The lesson plan also includes vocabulary matching and a class activity where learners create and share workplace do's and don'ts.
