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Explore lesson plans for English teachers packed with creative ESL activities and practical English lesson ideas to save time and make your teaching more impactful

Individual
B1-B2
Black History Month

This ESL lesson plan explores the significance of Black History Month in the USA in an individual learning setting, targeting intermediate learners. Students will engage in listening activities, watch videos, and reflect on famous quotes by key historical figures. The lesson focuses on improving listening and vocabulary skills while fostering thoughtful discussions about African American achievements and their ongoing influence on society. It encourages learners to think critically about history’s role in shaping current social issues.

B1-B2
Vibe Check and More: Modern Slang Vocabulary

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.

B2
The Hobbit Movie

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.

Free
B2
Funny English Idioms with Animals

This engaging ESL lesson plan explores English idioms with animals tailored for B2 level teens in an individual lesson. Over 45 minutes, students will enhance their speaking, reading, and vocabulary skills through various interactive tasks. Activities include describing images, analyzing an email, spotting idioms, and discussing personal experiences related to idiomatic expressions, facilitating a deeper understanding of contextual language use.

Free
A1-A2
Mastering Adverbs of Frequency

This engaging ESL lesson plan targets reading and speaking skills for adult and teenage learners at the A1-A2 level. Through individual tasks, students explore the usage of adverbs of frequency by answering questions, reading a descriptive text, and performing various exercises. Each activity focuses on enhancing their understanding and practical application of adverbs of frequency in everyday conversations. The lesson structure encourages active participation and language use, making it a valuable resource for educators.

A2-B1
Order of Adjectives for Describing Places

This ESL lesson plan focuses on grammar and speaking skills, helping A2-B1 level learners master the order of adjectives to describe places, specifically their apartments. The lesson structure includes engaging activities such as adjective sorting, sentence rebuilding, conversation practice, and guided speaking exercises.

A2
Book Club: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

This ESL lesson plan is designed for teens at the A2 level, focusing on reading and discussion skills through the exploration of the novel "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." In this 60-minute individual lesson, students will engage in vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and discussions about the themes of friendship, belonging, and growing up. The lesson encourages students to reflect on their personal experiences while developing language skills through reading narratives and expressing opinions.

B1
Writing a Resume

This ESL lesson plan guides B1-level adult learners through the fundamentals of resume writing in a 60-minute individual session. Students will practice reading and writing skills as they explore resume structure, essential sections, and vocabulary through matching exercises and true/false comprehension. Engaging activities help learners craft their own resumes, focusing on sections like experience, education, and skills, to confidently prepare for job applications.

B2
The Future of Healthcare: Inventions

This ESL lesson plan focuses on speaking and reading skills, exploring the topic "The Future of Healthcare." Designed for individual learners, it includes reading exercises on healthcare innovations and discussions about the future of medical technology. Students will practice expressing opinions, analyzing new inventions, and discussing their potential impact on healthcare. Ideal for intermediate learners looking to enhance their language skills while exploring modern medical advancements.

A1-A2
Rooms in a House

Discover the "Rooms in a House" lesson plan designed for A1-A2 ESL kids, focusing on vocabulary related to different spaces in a house. In this engaging 45-minute lesson, students will enjoy listening to a fun song, matching exercises about activities in each room, and a playful reading about finding a teddy bear. This lesson plan encourages students to describe simple aspects of their everyday life using basic phrases.

B2
Public Speaking

This engaging lesson plan is designed for adults at B2 level, focusing on the essential skills of a public speaker. The lesson structure includes reading impactful quotes, discussing TED Talk techniques, and practicing speech delivery. Students will enhance their speaking fluency and comprehension through targeted exercises, ensuring they effectively communicate their ideas and engage their audience.

B2
Follow-up Emails

This ESL lesson plan targets adults at the B2 level, focusing on follow-up emails in a 60-minute individual session. The lesson emphasizes both reading and writing skills through structured tasks, including discussion questions for job interviews, reading comprehension activities, and constructing follow-up emails. Students will learn to articulate their thoughts effectively in their correspondence, ultimately improving their professional communication skills.

Free
B1
Exploring Careers Through Modals of Advice

This lesson plan on modals of advice engages students through various tasks focused on professions. Students will enhance their speaking, reading, and writing skills while discussing career choices and applying modals of advice. The structured exercises include gap-filling, discussions, and advice-giving scenarios that reinforce the use of "should" and "shouldn't." By the end of the lesson, learners will confidently express advice related to different professions.

B1-B2
The Logical Song

Explore our engaging ESL song-based lesson designed for adults at the B1 level. This 45-minute individual lesson focuses on developing reading and listening skills. Students will delve into the lyrics of "The Logical Song" by Supertramp, match words with definitions, and complete sentences using the learned vocabulary.

B2
Success and Failure

This lesson plan is designed for adults at the B2 level. This 60-minute individual lesson focuses on developing listening and speaking skills through a Ted Talk on success and failure. Students will analyze quotes, match vocabulary with definitions, complete sentences, and discuss their opinions. Perfect for enhancing language skills while exploring the themes of success and failure.