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A2
No Veggies Allowed: Welcome to Our Farm

Explore food-related vocabulary in this engaging ESL lesson plan designed for teens and adults at the A2 level. Students practice listening and speaking through activities like video-based comprehension, matching definitions, and creative sentence completion. The structured lesson includes a humorous twist about a fictional "pizza farm" to spark lively discussions and critical thinking. Perfect for building communication skills and adding a touch of fun to learning!

B2
Beyond the Classroom: Remote Learning Days

This lesson plan helps ESL students develop reading and debate skills. Through engaging activities, students will explore the benefits and challenges of remote learning, scan texts for details, and articulate arguments using structured discussion prompts. The lesson plan includes vocabulary exercises, text analysis, and a debate segment to enhance critical thinking and communication.

B1
Have You Ever Thought About Blogging?

This lesson plan engages ESL students in a 60-minute group session focused on using the Present Perfect tense to discuss experiences with blogging and social media. The lesson plan includes vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, role-play interviews with fictional bloggers, and a writing activity to create a blog post. Ideal for B1 learners, it promotes speaking and writing skills through interactive and practical tasks.

B1
Brunch - A New and Popular Meal

Engage students in this lesson plan designed for B1 ESL learners. Students will explore the concept of brunch, learning relevant vocabulary and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of this popular meal. The lesson plan features interactive activities like vocabulary matching, reading comprehension, and a speaking task where students share their own opinions. The session wraps up with a creative writing or audio assignment to solidify their understanding.

A2
The World of Pets

This engaging lesson plan introduces ESL students to various pet types while enhancing their listening and speaking skills. In this 60-minute session, students will brainstorm different pets, discuss the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership, and fill in vocabulary gaps after watching a video. The lesson wraps up with a writing task where students express their opinions about having unusual or traditional pets.

A2
Superpowers

This lesson plan engages A2+ ESL students through fun, interactive activities to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Students will discuss and rank superpowers, read about famous heroes, take a quiz, and complete dialogues using key terms. The lesson plan concludes with a creative writing task where students invent their own superheroes, using new vocabulary to describe their abilities.

A2
Who Is He?

This lesson plan introduces A2 ESL students to reading comprehension and vocabulary activities about Sherlock Holmes. The 60-minute lesson plan includes identifying objects in a picture to guess the character, reading about the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and answering comprehension questions. Students will also practice describing rooms using key phrases and participate in a fun discussion to share their thoughts on detective stories.

C1-C2
Secret Societies Throughout History

This ESL lesson plan explores the fascinating world of secret societies throughout history, focusing on vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills. Designed for advanced learners, it includes structured exercises like sentence matching, video-based comprehension, and word-definition activities to build key historical vocabulary and fluency. Students will engage in discussions about the role of secrecy, conspiracy, and initiation in groups like the Illuminati and Freemasons. Perfect for fostering deep, critical conversations on complex topics in English.

B1
Bargaining at a Flea Market

This ESL lesson plan focuses on vocabulary and speaking skills needed for bargaining at a flea market. Aimed at B1-level adult learners, the 60-minute lesson features group activities, including discussion questions, video-based listening exercises, and vocabulary matching tasks. Students will also practice speaking in realistic role-play scenarios, where they negotiate prices and use key phrases for haggling.

B2-C1
Is Virtual Reality Better than Reality?

This ESL lesson plan helps students build speaking and critical thinking skills on the topic of virtual reality. Designed for B2-C1 level learners, this interactive, 60-minute lesson guides students through reading different perspectives, practicing useful debate phrases, and collaborating in small groups to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of VR. Exercises include unscrambling debate sentences and participating in a structured group debate, providing a well-rounded opportunity to practice speaking skills while expressing opinions on a topical issue.

B1-B2
Calling Tech Support for Device Troubleshooting

This engaging ESL lesson plan focuses on calling tech support for device troubleshooting. Students will enhance their vocabulary related to technical issues and practice their speaking skills through role-play exercises. The lesson includes a warm-up discussion about personal experiences with tech support, listening activities to identify main points, and structured role-playing scenarios to simulate real-life troubleshooting calls. By the end of the lesson, learners will confidently use the relevant terminology and strategies to effectively communicate their technical problems.

A2
Planning for Holidays with Prepositions of Time

This ESL lesson plan helps students practice prepositions of time through a holiday theme. Learners engage in speaking exercises about global celebrations, discussing popular holidays and creating a calendar of events for the year. The lesson includes a grammar activity on using "in," "at," and "on" with specific times, dates, and periods, building confidence in everyday speaking contexts. With interactive practice and group work, this lesson strengthens essential communication skills.

B2
How Animals 'Talk' to Each Other

This ESL lesson plan explores how animals 'talk' to each other through engaging vocabulary and listening activities. Structured for B2-level teens, the 60-minute lesson includes a video-based listening exercise, vocabulary matching, and discussion prompts. Students will deepen their understanding of animal communication, practice new vocabulary, and share their views in group discussions. This plan helps learners recognize the differences and similarities between human and animal communication, fostering greater appreciation for nature’s unique forms of expression.

B1
First Impressions: First Lesson Plan for Intermediate Students

This ESL First Impressions Lesson Plan for B1 learners offers a 60-minute group class where students explore the impact of first impressions through speaking and reading activities. The lesson begins with an icebreaker, moves into matching exercises to explore classroom dynamics, and includes a reading passage on starting new experiences. Discussion prompts encourage students to reflect on their personal experiences and build confidence in sharing with others.

C1-C2
Bizarre Marketing Campaigns

This group-focused lesson explores unconventional advertising strategies, targeting advanced learners (C1-C2). Students will analyze bizarre marketing campaigns, engage in speaking, listening, and vocabulary exercises, and evaluate the effectiveness of unique advertising approaches. This interactive ESL lesson plan promotes critical thinking and creativity, enabling participants to design their own innovative campaigns while expanding their language skills.