Side Hustling

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 topic of colonizing Mars while enhancing reading, vocabulary, and discussion skills. Students analyze a detailed article about Mars, discuss ethical and practical challenges of colonization, and complete gap-fill and glossary-based activities. The lesson culminates with a creative conversation imagining life on the Red Planet, using target vocabulary for fluency and critical thinking.

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.

This ESL lesson plan focuses on reading and discussing fitness routines in a group setting for adults at A1-A2 level. Students will explore various activities that promote health, read about different fitness routines, and discuss their own preferences for staying active. Through comprehension exercises, true/false statements, and open discussions, students will develop vocabulary and confidence in talking about fitness and healthy lifestyle choices.

This lesson plan engages B1-level ESL students in exploring the concept and benefits of staycations. Through group discussions, reading activities, and brainstorming exercises, learners analyze staycation advantages and disadvantages while practicing opinion-sharing and problem-solving skills. The lesson plan helps students develop their ability to express thoughts about organizing events and practical solutions.

This lesson plan is designed for ESL teenaged students at the A2 level, with engaging group and station rotation activities. The lesson targets speaking and reading skills through tasks involving brochures, Canadian food, and travel journals. Each station practiced different language skills: reading, listening, vocabulary, and writing. Visit Canada with this engaging and interactive lesson.

This ESL lesson plan helps kids and teens at the A1–A2 level practice body-related vocabulary through fun, interactive activities. Students build confidence using listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills by watching a video, filling in the blanks, matching sentence halves, and playing Simon Says. The lesson is designed for a 45-minute group session, with a clear structure that supports language development through movement, images, and discussion. Perfect for classrooms looking to blend learning and play!

This ESL lesson plan examines transportation methods worldwide, focusing on reading and vocabulary skills in a group setting. Designed for B1-B2 learners, students will discuss cultural aspects of transportation in cities like Tokyo, Venice, and Los Angeles and analyze how these methods reflect societal values. Activities include matching exercises, reading comprehension, and group discussions to encourage critical thinking about sustainability and global transportation preferences.