This lesson plan based on the movie The Hobbit is designed for ESL learners at the B2 level. This engaging lesson includes various teaching ideas that focus on listening and speaking skills, enhancing students' understanding of the movie through interactive activities like picture analysis, discussion questions, and a fun quiz. With a range of exercises, students will explore the concept of adventure as exemplified by the characters in The Hobbit. Perfect for adult and teen learners, this lesson plan promotes critical thinking and encourages lively discussion.
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This ESL lesson plan uses The Handmaid’s Tale to engage students in reading, vocabulary, and writing activities. The lesson includes a warm-up discussion on dystopias, comprehension exercises, vocabulary matching, and creative tasks like designing a dystopian society. Students will develop critical thinking, teamwork, and language skills while exploring themes of oppression, identity, and resistance.
This ESL lesson plan focuses on enhancing listening and speaking skills through the analysis of a political debate. Students will engage in brainstorming, complete comprehension exercises, and summarize video content. Group discussions encourage critical thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of personal attacks in political campaigns, promoting fluency and argumentation.
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 engages B2-level ESL learners in a dynamic exploration of search engines and digital information. The lesson plan includes vocabulary matching, video comprehension, and thought-provoking discussions about search engines like Google. Students will develop listening and speaking skills through interactive group exercises and debate the advantages and challenges of our digital age.
This lesson plan provides a structured approach for ESL students to introduce themselves, learn basic vocabulary related to personal information, and practice speaking and writing skills. Through icebreakers and pair activities, students will discuss their hobbies, favorite foods, and daily routines - making it perfect for a first English class with a new group of students.
This lesson plan on travel experiences is designed for B1/B2 ESL learners and helps students engage with vocabulary through reading a short travel blog and writing travel blog entries to personalize and apply the vocabulary activities.
This engaging ESL lesson plan introduces A1 learners to the dynamics of living in a big city through reading and writing activities. In just 30 minutes, teens and adults will explore vocabulary related to city life, read a blog post about moving to New York, and answer comprehension questions to enhance understanding. Learners will also practice writing short sentences comparing life in towns and cities
This ESL lesson plan is designed for group learners at the B2 level, focusing on speaking and reading skills through the theme of autumn hikes. The lesson includes a warm-up discussion, a pre-reading task, and exercises like true or false statements, gap fills, and vocabulary matching. It helps learners develop the ability to scan complex texts while practicing grammar in a collaborative setting. The lesson concludes with a group discussion where learners share their hiking experiences using newly learned vocabulary.
