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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

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B1
Quiet Quitting

Explore this engaging ESL lesson plan about quiet quitting, designed for adults at the B1 level. This 60-minute individual lesson focuses on developing reading and speaking skills through a variety of exercises, making it perfect for enhancing language skills while exploring the topic of quiet quitting in the workplace.

B2
Cultural Diversity: Argentina's Day of Respect

This ESL lesson plan develops reading and speaking skills for B2-level teens and adults, focusing on Argentina’s Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity. Students engage in activities such as matching facts about Argentina, discussing the meaning of cultural diversity, and building vocabulary. The lesson includes reading comprehension exercises followed by a group discussion on organizing a cultural event, fostering awareness and inclusivity in the classroom.

B1
Exploring Spain's National Day

This ESL First Impressions Lesson Plan immerses B1+ teens and adults in Spain's National Day through engaging reading and speaking exercises in a 60-minute group lesson. Students discuss national celebrations, complete fill-in-the-blank exercises, and answer comprehension questions to explore cultural and historical perspectives. The lesson encourages students to share personal views on national pride and cultural heritage while enhancing vocabulary related to public celebrations and historical events.

A2
At the Museum

This ESL lesson plan focuses on adverbs of place, designed for adults and teens in a group setting. Targeting A2 learners, students will improve their reading and vocabulary skills by locating specific information in a museum context. The lesson includes matching exercises, fill-in-the-blank activities, and discussion questions to practice using adverbs of place in real-life scenarios, making it engaging and interactive in a 45-minute session.

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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.

B1-B2
Polite Ways to Say No

This ESL lesson plan helps teens and adults practice polite ways to say "no" in social situations, focusing on speaking in a group setting. Through dialogues, conversation practice, and polite phrase exercises, students enhance their ability to decline invitations while maintaining positive relationships. The lesson promotes real-life communication skills, encouraging learners to express themselves respectfully and clearly in various contexts.

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.

B1-B2
Passive Voice for Making Excuses

This ESL lesson plan focuses on practicing the passive voice through fun activities centered around making excuses. Targeted at B2-level learners, students will engage in discussions, sentence unscrambles, and role-playing exercises to create excuses using passive voice structures.

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.

A2
Dogs or Cats?

This ESL lesson plan is perfect for teens and adults at the A2 level, focusing on reading and speaking skills in a 60-minute group session. The lesson includes activities such as unscrambling sentences, vocabulary matching, reading comprehension, and opinion sharing to help students discuss their preferences for pets. Students will practice making simple comparisons and explaining likes and dislikes about dogs and cats, while expanding their vocabulary related to pet characteristics.

B2-C1
Crowdfunding Concepts

This ESL lesson plan introduces teens and adults to crowdfunding through engaging activities that enhance vocabulary and reading skills. In this 90-minute flipped classroom session, B2-C1 students first watch a TEDx video to explore the concept, then work in class to discuss the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding.

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.

A2
Feelings and Emotions

This feelings and emotions lesson plan focuses on teaching emotions to adult learners at the A2 level. The structured lesson includes reading quotes, discussing personal feelings, and analyzing a blog post to enhance reading and speaking skills. Students will engage in exercises that promote understanding of emotions, using targeted vocabulary effectively.