This ESL lesson plan on The Minimalists: Less Is Now introduces adults to the concept of minimalism through a 60-minute individual listening activity, ideal for B2 learners. In this lesson, students will explore themes of minimalism and simple living, watch key excerpts from the documentary, and answer comprehension questions to identify shifts in mood and attitude. Through this reflective exercise, students will improve listening skills while discussing the potential benefits and challenges of adopting a minimalist lifestyle, encouraging thoughtful engagement with materialism and intentional living.
Skills
This ESL lesson plan introduces learners to key phrasal verbs related to technology, with an emphasis on vocabulary for common tech support scenarios. Students will work on phrasal verbs and conversation skills by matching terms, ordering sentences, filling in dialogues, and completing a role-play activity. By the end, learners will be able to use phrasal verbs naturally in tech-related conversations, discussing everything from setting up devices to troubleshooting connection issues.
This ESL lesson plan explores the festive traditions of Halloween through engaging reading and speaking activities. Students will complete quizzes, fill in text gaps, and discuss spooky decorations to enhance vocabulary and conversational skills. Designed for A1/A2 learners, this lesson combines interactive exercises and creative descriptions to build confidence in speaking and comprehension.
This ESL lesson plan on microplastics helps students improve listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills through a variety of interactive activities. The lesson includes brainstorming, matching exercises, and engaging discussions on the environmental impact of microplastics. Students watch a video to practice listening for detail and participate in thought-provoking debates to express their views, enhancing comprehension and conversational fluency.
This ESL lesson plan focuses on teaching food-related vocabulary and practical language skills for everyday life, making it ideal for teens and adults in a group setting. Through reading, vocabulary, and discussion exercises, students will learn tips for organizing a fridge and strategies for keeping food fresh. This 45-minute lesson emphasizes speaking practice and vocabulary building while encouraging conversations about daily routines and healthy habits.
This lesson plan is perfect for ESL students at the A2 level, focusing on examples and practical usage of adverbs of manner. Through matching exercises, reading comprehension, and descriptive speaking tasks, students will learn to form and use adverbs of manner in simple sentences to describe actions effectively.
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 guides kids through a 45-minute session of individual activities focused on vocabulary, speaking, and listening skills. Students will explore daily routines, discuss their own morning habits, and watch a video about a typical day in the life of a British student. Designed for A2 learners, the lesson emphasizes building practical language skills while encouraging students to share and describe their routines using basic vocabulary and simple phrases.
This ESL lesson plan explores how brands use platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to promote products and connect with audiences. Targeting B1–B2 learners, the lesson includes listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities that focus on influencer strategies, brand visibility, and viral trends. Students analyze Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin campaign, discuss the impact of social media, and collaborate to create their own fictional influencer stories. A perfect mix of vocabulary, real-world input, and critical thinking wrapped into a dynamic 60-minute group lesson.
