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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

B1 (Intermediate)
B1-B2
Guy Fawkes Night

This engaging ESL lesson plan focuses on Guy Fawkes Night, targeting listening and speaking skills in a group setting for B1-B2 level adults and teens. Over 60 minutes, students will unscramble words to learn about the celebration, engage in pair discussions on historical events, and watch videos to enhance their understanding. Exercises include fact-checking, answering comprehension questions, and discussing personal reflections on the significance of the event. The lesson is perfect for fostering conversational skills while exploring cultural traditions.

B1-B2
Fake News

This fake news lesson plan helps ESL learners at B2 levels develop essential skills in identifying factual information and persuasive writing in news stories. The 60-minute lesson includes a warm-up activity exploring fake news statistics, followed by reading and discussion of fake news articles. Vocabulary exercises target common news reporting phrases, while the writing task encourages students to create their own fake news stories. Skills focus on reading, writing, and critical thinking, providing learners with a structured approach to analyzing and producing news reports.

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A2-B1
Day of the Dead

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.

B1
Music Genres

This ESL lesson plan on music genres helps students improve vocabulary and speaking skills. Through engaging activities, students will discuss their favorite and least favorite genres, learn useful adjectives, and practice talking about their likes and dislikes. The lesson concludes with a fun project where students create and present their own music charts, enhancing communication and group interaction. Ideal for A2 and B1-level learners.

A2-B1
A Day for Moms

Explore this engaging lesson plan designed for teens at A2/B1 level. This 45-minute ESL lesson focuses on developing speaking and reading skills. Students will read and discuss opinions about Mother's Day, watch a video to understand typical maternal phrases, and practice expressing their thoughts.

B1-B2
Is Remote Work the Future?

This ESL lesson plan is designed for B1-B2 learners in a group setting. Students will discuss and debate the pros and cons of remote work, enhancing their speaking and listening skills. Through video analysis, targeted vocabulary, and role-playing exercises, learners will engage with the topic of work-from-home setups, exploring its impact on productivity and company culture. The lesson provides opportunities to practice presenting and defending viewpoints while developing critical thinking.

B1
What Does Friendship Mean to You?

This engaging ESL lesson plan explores the theme of friendship, designed for B1-level learners. The lesson targets speaking and vocabulary practice through activities focused on essential phrasal verbs related to friendship. Students will participate in warm-up discussions, match phrasal verbs to their meanings, and rewrite sentences using these expressions. The lesson culminates in group conversations about personal experiences of friendship, enhancing both fluency and confidence.

B1-B2
Giving Warnings Using Imperatives

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.

B1-B2
Side Hustling

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.

B1
Expressing Confusion

This ESL lesson plan focuses on teaching students how to express confusion in everyday situations, targeting vocabulary and speaking skills for B1-level learners. Through engaging activities like sentence reordering, gap-fill exercises, and pair work, students will practice useful expressions and improve their conversational abilities. The lesson is designed to enhance comprehension and clarity in communication, with a focus on handling unclear directions and asking for clarification. Perfect for teens and adults in group settings.

A2-B1
Musical Instruments

This ESL lesson plan explores the world of musical instruments in an individual setting, targeting A2-level learners. Students will read about a musician's journey, discuss their favorite instruments, and engage in vocabulary-building exercises. The lesson focuses on improving reading and speaking skills while encouraging students to express their preferences and opinions about music and instruments, making it an interactive and engaging learning experience.

B1
UFOs & Aliens

This ESL lesson plan explores the mysteries of UFOs and aliens through engaging reading and grammar exercises, targeting B1-level teens. Students will read about famous UFO sightings, discuss their opinions on extraterrestrial life, and practice modal verbs for making assumptions. The lesson focuses on improving speaking and reading skills while encouraging critical thinking about the possibility of life beyond Earth.

B1-B2
Immigration: When the Honeymoon Phase is Over

This ESL lesson plan is designed for adult learners at the B1/B2 level, focusing on developing speaking and reading skills. In this 45-minute group lesson, students will explore the topic of immigration, specifically the challenges that arise after the initial excitement of moving to a new country.

A2-B1
Second-Hand or New?

This ESL lesson plan focuses on the topic "Second-Hand or New?" and is designed for group settings with A2-B1 level learners. The lesson aims to develop listening and speaking skills by encouraging discussions on buying habits. It includes a listening exercise with true/false statements, a reading task with fill-in-the-blank questions, and a group discussion where students share their personal opinions.

B1
Prison or Hotel?

This ESL lesson plan explores the contrasting living conditions in prisons, targeting A2-level adults in a group setting. Students will engage in listening and speaking exercises while discussing prison systems, focusing on rehabilitation and comfort. The lesson includes interactive activities such as filling in dialogues, watching videos, and group discussions, encouraging learners to present their opinions and improve their communication skills in a supportive environment.