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B2
Aircraft Door Panel in Back Yard

This ESL lesson plan engages B2-level adults and teens in a 30-minute individual session focused on listening skills. Learners explore a real-life incident through video-based exercises, answering comprehension questions, filling in gaps, and analyzing the context of a surprising event. The lesson sharpens critical listening abilities and introduces vocabulary related to aviation and physics.

B1
Commute Hacks 101

This ESL lesson plan integrates speaking and reading activities into a 60-minute group session for B1-level adults. Students work with vocabulary related to commuting, analyze a dialogue about daily travel challenges, and practice filling in contextual gaps. They discuss commuting solutions, explore alternatives like telecommuting, and collaborate on crafting practical tips for smoother daily travel.

B1-B2
Simple Steps to Health

This ESL lesson plan introduces adults and teens to practical health tips in a 60-minute group session. Through engaging listening, speaking, and writing activities, learners will explore topics like nutrition, outdoor activities, and mental well-being. Designed for B1-B2 learners, this lesson encourages discussions about simple, budget-friendly ways to improve physical and mental health.

C1
Squid Game: The Challenge

Engage your students with this dynamic ESL lesson plan inspired by Squid Game: The Challenge. This 60-minute session develops reading, speaking, and vocabulary skills through interactive activities like opinion-sharing, gap-filling, and contextual analysis. Students will explore the show's themes while enhancing their ability to discuss complex ideas, hypothesize, and articulate viewpoints. Perfect for adult learners at the C1 level!

B2
Wellness at Your Fingertips

This ESL lesson plan explores health-tracking apps, targeting vocabulary, reading, and speaking skills for B2-level teens and adults. Students participate in warm-up discussions, vocabulary matching, reading comprehension, and critical thinking exercises. The lesson concludes with a group activity where learners design their ideal health-tracking app, promoting collaboration and real-world communication. Ideal for building fluency and encouraging interaction!

A2-B1
When I Grow Up…

This ESL lesson plan explores future career aspirations through engaging speaking activities for teens. In 45 minutes, students will discuss personal traits, match professions with characteristics, and share their thoughts on unique jobs. Designed for A2-B1 learners, the lesson encourages them to describe their hopes and ambitions while developing practical communication skills in a group setting.

A2
Tips for Small Talk in English

This ESL lesson plan helps adults improve their speaking skills through engaging group activities. Over 60 minutes, learners explore the art of small talk by analyzing dialogues, brainstorming suitable topics, and practicing real-life conversations. Designed for A2-level students, the lesson enhances confidence in using common expressions and phrases for casual interactions.

B1
What About a Staycation?

This lesson plan engages B1-level ESL students in exploring the concept and benefits of staycations. Through group discussions, reading activities, and brainstorming exercises, learners analyze staycation advantages and disadvantages while practicing opinion-sharing and problem-solving skills. The lesson plan helps students develop their ability to express thoughts about organizing events and practical solutions.

B1-B2
Digital Foorprint

This lesson plan helps B1/B2 ESL students explore the concept of online privacy and its implications. Through engaging group discussions, vocabulary-building exercises, and reading activities, learners analyze a news article about managing their digital footprint. The lesson plan targets skills such as identifying key points in texts and expressing abstract ideas, while fostering critical thinking about balancing privacy and professional online presence.

C1
I Hate Valentine's Day

This ESL lesson plan focuses on reading comprehension and critical thinking for advanced learners in a 45-minute individual session. Students will explore nuanced perspectives on Valentine’s Day through text analysis, vocabulary-building exercises, and discussion prompts. Activities are designed to enhance understanding of complex language while fostering engaging discussions on societal norms and traditions.

C1-C2
Deconstructing Inspirational Speeches

This ESL lesson plan helps C1/C2 learners refine their vocabulary, listening, and reading skills by analyzing the techniques used in inspirational speeches. Students explore rhetorical devices, discuss their effects, and evaluate examples through video and text analysis. Activities include filling in gaps with target phrases, crafting persuasive speeches, and identifying logical fallacies. The lesson emphasizes critical thinking and practical application of advanced language skills.

B2
Green Talk

This engaging ESL lesson plan is designed for teens and adults of B2 level to enhance reading and speaking skills. Structured around group discussions, students explore the environmental, economic, and health impacts of veganism. Activities include brainstorming, reading an informative article, filling in the blanks, online research, and sharing personal opinions. The lesson develops the ability to justify viewpoints and exchange factual information on a familiar topic. Perfect for sparking meaningful conversations about sustainable living!

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A1
Big City Life

This engaging ESL lesson plan introduces A1 learners to the dynamics of living in a big city through reading and writing activities. In just 30 minutes, teens and adults will explore vocabulary related to city life, read a blog post about moving to New York, and answer comprehension questions to enhance understanding. Learners will also practice writing short sentences comparing life in towns and cities

A2
Winter Sadness

This engaging ESL lesson plan focuses on self-care during winter for teens and adults. Over 30 minutes, learners will explore winter routines through a video, analyze a social media post, and practice speaking and reading about habits and experiences. Designed for A2 learners in an individual setting, the lesson helps students develop practical communication skills while reflecting on ways to stay happy and healthy during the colder months.

C1
Work-life balance

This ESL lesson plan for group learners at the C1 level develops reading and speaking skills through thought-provoking discussions and exercises on work-life balance. Students explore vocabulary, match definitions, analyze dialogues, and practice gap-filling tasks. The lesson concludes with a partner discussion to apply strategies for achieving balance between work and personal life. Perfect for advanced learners aiming to enhance their conversational skills and critical thinking!