This engaging ESL lesson plan based on the TV series Stranger Things is designed for C1 learners to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. The lesson structure includes a warm-up discussion, a listening activity using a show clip, and a role-play exercise in a "town meeting" format where students debate mysterious events and safety measures in character. Through these immersive exercises, students enhance critical thinking and fluency, tackling formal and informal language in a dynamic context.
Skills
This lesson plan is designed for B2-level teens. It features group activities that target speaking and reading skills, including debate preparation, vocabulary practice, and a true/false exercise based on an article. Students will explore both sides of the debate while developing their argumentation and presentation skills.
This ESL lesson plan on cross-cultural communication focuses on reading, speaking, and group discussion. Using a flipped model, students read an article on cultural differences in business and prepare to discuss real-world culture clash scenarios. The 90-minute lesson targets C1-level learners, helping them interpret cultural practices and improve communication strategies within global teams.
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.
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.
This ESL lesson plan engages teens in exploring common texting phrases and conversation starters through reading and writing exercises centered on WhatsApp chats. Tailored for A1-level learners, it guides students in composing messages through individual activities, including creative scenarios like imagining conversations about meeting a celebrity.
This engaging ESL lesson plan for adults at the A2-B1 level focuses on food believed to bring good luck in different countries. Over 45 minutes, students will improve their listening and speaking skills through individual tasks, including discussing traditional dishes associated with good luck, watching a video, and answering comprehension questions.
This lesson plan about Black Friday introduces intermediate-level learners to key shopping-related terms through ESL activities. Students will develop listening and speaking skills with a warm-up game, a listening task on the history of Black Friday, and a shopping activity where they compare sale items. Engaging in discussions about impulse buying and finding bargains enhances their fluency and understanding of everyday shopping vocabulary.
This ESL lesson plan introduces beginner students to writing book reviews in a 45-minute individual session. Through reading and writing exercises, students will learn key vocabulary, explore the structure of a basic review, and practice expressing their opinions. By the end of the lesson, students will create their own short book review using guided questions, allowing them to enhance both language skills and confidence in sharing personal recommendations.
