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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

A1 (Beginner)
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.

A1
Action Verbs in Daily Routines

This action verbs lesson plan introduces ESL students to key action words used in daily routines. Designed for A1-level kids and teens, the 45-minute individual lesson focuses on speaking and reading skills through engaging exercises. Students will unscramble sentences, read about a sample routine, and answer comprehension questions, helping them confidently describe everyday activities using essential action verbs.

A1
Farm Animals

This farm animals lesson plan introduces kids to animal sounds and basic vocabulary in a fun, interactive setting. Through reading, speaking, and comprehension exercises, students learn about farm animals like cows, chickens, and sheep while practicing sentence formation and sound recognition.

A1
In My Garden

This garden lesson plan introduces ESL learners to basic descriptive phrases using "there is/there are" to talk about objects and scenery in a garden setting. Through reading and writing exercises, students at an A1 level practice vocabulary related to nature and garden items. The lesson includes activities to help students confidently describe what they see, enhancing their ability to talk about places and objects using simple structures.

Free
A1-A2
Telling Time

This ESL lesson plan teaches students how to tell time in English using a clock through engaging reading and speaking exercises. Ideal for beginner learners, the lesson includes matching activities, fill-in-the-blank tasks, and interactive discussions, helping students confidently ask for and provide the time. With a printable PDF, this A1-A2 level lesson focuses on building vocabulary and comprehension skills related to time-telling.

A1-A2
Giving Directions in English

This ESL lesson plan introduces basic directional vocabulary and phrases, perfect for beginners learning how to give and follow directions. Through activities like matching exercises, listening to conversations, and practicing simple phrases, students will gain confidence in asking for and giving directions.

A1
Counting in English

This ESL lesson plan introduces kids to numbers and counting in English through interactive activities. Targeting A1 speaking skills, the lesson encourages students to describe quantities in an individual format. Activities include reading, matching numbers to names, and practicing counting with real-world examples, helping young learners build confidence with numbers in a fun, engaging way.

Free
A1-A2
Birthday Wishes

This 45-minute ESL lesson focuses on writing birthday messages using key phrases like "I hope you," "thank you," and "best wishes for." Designed for A1–A2 learners, the plan includes vocabulary building, gap-fill exercises, and a creative writing task where students compose a birthday post for a friend, colleague, or family member.

A1-A2
Staying Active and Keeping Fit

This ESL lesson plan focuses on reading and discussing fitness routines in a group setting for adults at A1-A2 level. Students will explore various activities that promote health, read about different fitness routines, and discuss their own preferences for staying active. Through comprehension exercises, true/false statements, and open discussions, students will develop vocabulary and confidence in talking about fitness and healthy lifestyle choices.

A1
Simple Bank Terms

This ESL lesson plan introduces basic banking vocabulary and speaking skills in a 45-minute group session for adult learners at A1 level. Through interactive dialogues and vocabulary matching, students learn essential banking terms like "ATM," "deposit," and "balance." The lesson includes exercises to help students practice conversations related to bank services.

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A1
Superhero Family

This ESL lesson plan invites young learners to imagine family members as superheroes, helping kids build A1 vocabulary, reading, and speaking skills. In this 45-minute group lesson, students will read about a superhero family, complete vocabulary exercises, and share their own imaginative ideas.

A1-A2
Family Memories

This ESL lesson plan helps kids explore family memories and traditions in a 45-minute individual lesson focused on vocabulary, speaking, and listening skills. In this A1-A2 level activity, students complete sentences about family members, traditions, and favorite moments, then share and discuss with the teacher. The lesson includes a video exercise on family traditions and uses interactive tasks to build language skills in describing personal and family experiences.

A1
Let's Picnic Together

This ESL lesson plan engages A1-level teens and adults in a fun individual reading session focused on planning the perfect picnic. Through picture-based questions, word unscrambling, and a short reading passage, students will practice essential vocabulary related to weather, food, and outdoor activities.

A1
Study Habits

This ESL lesson plan introduces students to study habits in a group setting focused on speaking skills. Aimed at A1-level learners, the lesson explores common study routines and preferences through engaging discussions and a dialogue between characters. Students will improve their ability to discuss their study practices and daily routines, enriching their vocabulary and confidence in everyday conversations about learning and studying.

A1-A2
Giving and Receiving Compliments

This ESL lesson plan explores the basics of giving and receiving compliments in a group setting for adults at A1-A2 levels. Through vocabulary and speaking activities, students will discuss the value of compliments, practice forming positive phrases, and engage in role-play exercises to build confidence in social interactions. This lesson focuses on building communication skills and fostering a positive atmosphere through appreciation in everyday conversations.