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.
Skills
This ESL lesson plan explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech, "I Have a Dream." Students will enhance their listening, reading, and speaking skills through engaging activities. The lesson includes a warm-up matching quotes to their authors, listening to the speech while analyzing its powerful elements, and practicing speech delivery with emphasis on prosodic features. Students will also engage in thoughtful discussions about the impact of effective public speaking, making this a comprehensive lesson focused on key communication skills.
This engaging ESL lesson plan targets adult learners at the B2 level, focusing on reading, writing, and speaking skills through the important topic of burnout prevention. Students will explore symptoms of burnout, read practical prevention tips, and participate in discussions to share their thoughts. The lesson structure includes matching exercises, vocabulary activities, and a creative writing task, providing a comprehensive approach to understanding and mitigating burnout in everyday life.
This ESL lesson plan uses drama and group discussions to enhance listening and speaking skills while addressing societal issues. Students explore vocabulary, watch an interview clip, and discuss key themes from the show Adolescence. The lesson encourages critical thinking about topics like social media's impact, accountability, and emotional triggers through interactive exercises and structured group discussion.
This ESL lesson plan on environmental issues uses a flipped classroom approach to engage learners in meaningful discussions. Focusing on listening, reading, and speaking, it explores sustainability through interactive tasks such as vocabulary matching, text completion, and group presentations. Students enhance critical thinking skills while exploring solutions to protect the planet and reduce their carbon footprint.
This ESL lesson plan develops reading, listening, and discussion skills through the topic of AI therapy. Students will analyze a detailed text, complete comprehension exercises, and explore the ethical and practical implications of AI in mental health services. A group discussion and vocabulary-building activities enhance fluency and critical thinking.
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 focuses on teaching imperatives to B1-B2 learners in a group setting. Students will explore expressions like "watch out" and "be careful" through interactive activities, dialogues, and real-life scenarios. The lesson includes exercises where learners practice giving warnings, answer discussion questions, and role-play different situations to improve their ability to report potential dangers in English. Ideal for improving communication in daily life while building confidence in expressing concern and caution though imperatives.
This ESL lesson plan introduces adverbs and adverbial phrases of time through the concept of "YOLO" (You Only Live Once), encouraging teens and adults to discuss new experiences and routines. In this 45-minute group lesson for A2 learners, students will explore adverbs of time through dialogues, comprehension questions, and structured sentence-building exercises.
