This ESL lesson plan, designed for A2-B1 level teens, explores the unique bond between Ancient Egyptians and cats through engaging reading and speaking activities. Students will uncover historical facts about cats in Egyptian culture, complete fill-in-the-blank dialogues, and discuss the role of pets in history. The lesson enhances reading comprehension and vocabulary while allowing students to reflect on the historical significance of pets and their impact on human lives.
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This ESL lesson plan immerses upper-intermediate learners in the eerie tales of Pluckley, Kent, known as the most haunted village in England. Through engaging listening activities, students practice understanding detail and identifying key information. The lesson includes speaking exercises for expressing personal views on supernatural phenomena.
This ESL lesson plan introduces adults and teens to the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in a group setting. Over the course of 60 minutes, learners will practice speaking and reading skills by discussing cultural traditions, reading about Mexican celebrations, and completing comprehension exercises. This A2-B1 level lesson helps students expand their vocabulary and understand the significance of Day of the Dead, making connections between cultural practices and language learning.
This engaging ESL lesson plan explores cultural tipping practices, helping B2-level students develop skills in forming arguments and sustaining opinions. The lesson includes reading activities, role-play scenarios, group discussions, and vocabulary matching to enhance comprehension and communication. Students will learn about global tipping customs while practicing real-life conversational skills.
This ESL lesson plan helps teens improve their speaking skills through engaging group activities. In a 45-minute lesson, students practice asking for clarification and understanding conversational phrases at the A2 level. Through dialogues, role-plays, and interactive tasks, learners build confidence in managing real-life conversations and expanding their vocabulary.
This ESL lesson plan explores the concept of asceticism, combining vocabulary, reading, and discussion exercises for C1/C2 learners. Students will scan a complex text, match key terms to definitions, and engage in thought-provoking debates about modern interpretations of ascetic principles. The lesson develops skills in skimming, hypothesizing, and evaluating alternative arguments while fostering rich vocabulary acquisition and critical thinking.
This ESL lesson plan focuses on discussing young entrepreneurs and the unique challenges and advantages they encounter in business. In this 60-minute group lesson for B2 learners, students will practice speaking skills by discussing well-known young business founders, evaluating real business cases, and debating which ventures offer the most potential. Through engaging dialogues, videos, and role-play, students will deepen their understanding of business vocabulary.
This ESL lesson plan on mysterious art focuses on improving reading and vocabulary skills. Students explore the life and works of René Magritte through engaging activities like matching exercises, reading comprehension, and collocation practice. The lesson develops students’ ability to interpret and describe art, enhancing their creative thinking and language fluency.
This engaging ESL lesson plan explores unusual jobs through speaking and reading activities for adults and teens. Over 60 minutes, students will read about and discuss unique careers, like a professional sleeper or fortune cookie writer. Through role-play and group discussions, learners practice essential vocabulary and answer questions to deepen understanding of each job's unique qualities and required skills. Perfect for A2-B1 learners interested in expanding their knowledge of unusual job opportunities.
