This ESL lesson plan introduces learners to essential modern slang, enhancing vocabulary and speaking skills in a one-to-one format. Students explore slang terms like "vibe," "lit," and "ghosted" through definition matching, gap-fill dialogues, and discussion prompts. The lesson promotes real-world language use while fostering confidence in using colloquial expressions in everyday conversations.
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This ESL lesson plan introduces the concept of side hustling, focusing on improving vocabulary, reading, and speaking skills. Designed for B1-B2 level learners, the lesson includes activities such as gap-fill exercises, reading comprehension, and vocabulary practice centered around side jobs. Students will explore the advantages and disadvantages of side hustles while practicing key business terms, making this lesson ideal for adults looking to enhance their conversational and professional language abilities.
This ESL lesson plan introduces kids to the fascinating world of insects through reading and vocabulary activities. In this 45-minute individual session, students at the A2 level will explore short, factual descriptions about common insects like butterflies, ladybugs, and bees. Through engaging tasks such as filling in the blanks, true/false questions, and creative drawing, learners practice reading comprehension and build vocabulary.
This ESL lesson plan introduces students to the Chinese zodiac through engaging reading, vocabulary, writing, and listening activities. Students will watch a video about the Year of the Snake (2025), discuss zodiac beliefs, and complete a fill-in-the-blank reading exercise on the legendary zodiac race. They will also match words to definitions, test their comprehension with true/false questions, and finish the lesson with a creative writing task where they invent their own zodiac animal story. This lesson builds critical thinking, storytelling skills, and cultural awareness while improving reading and writing fluency.
This ESL lesson plan focuses on reading, vocabulary, and writing skills through the topic of famous national parks. Students will match geographical terms with definitions, read and answer questions about popular parks, and write a blog post describing a national park in their country. Designed for A2 learners, this 45-minute lesson helps improve reading comprehension and builds essential vocabulary for discussing nature and outdoor activities.
This ESL lesson plan for advanced learners focuses on speaking practice, ice-breakers, and setting learning goals. The structured 60-minute lesson includes interactive exercises, such as the “Find Someone Who…” activity, where students discover interesting facts with classmates while building conversational skills. Learners then explore the complexities of English through a reading task, followed by personal goal-setting, using targeted sentence frames to articulate individual challenges and ambitions in English. This engaging lesson plan is ideal for group settings, offering a blend of communicative tasks and reflective discussions to foster a comfortable, productive classroom environment.
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 helps A2-level individual learners enhance their listening, writing, and reading skills through the festive theme of Christmas carols. Structured activities include discussions, text comprehension, and writing polite responses to invitations. Learners will also listen to carols, complete gap-filling tasks, and explore cultural traditions. Perfect for adults looking to improve English while celebrating the holiday season!
This ESL lesson plan focuses on listening and speaking skills for B1-level teens and adults. Using the song "We’re Going to Be Friends" by The White Stripes, students will discuss school memories, analyze lyrics, and complete listening comprehension tasks. The 45-minute lesson helps learners engage with straightforward language in song lyrics while practicing key vocabulary and sharing personal experiences about friendship and school life.
