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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
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.

C1
Cultural Differences in Email Communication

This engaging ESL lesson plan focuses on the cultural differences in international work contexts, targeting adults at the C1 level. Through reading, writing, and speaking activities, students will explore essential email etiquette when working internationally. The lesson includes brainstorming sessions on effective communication, a reading exercise about cultural sensitivities, and a group discussion on challenges faced in cross-cultural interactions. Students will also practice rewriting an informal email to enhance their understanding of appropriate language in diverse business contexts.

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B1-B2
Speaking with Fun Idioms

This ESL lesson plan is designed for group activities with teens and adults at B1-B2 levels. It focuses on expanding vocabulary through idioms related to socializing and having fun. Learners will discuss preferences, spot idioms in a blog post, match idioms to their meanings, and practice speaking using new expressions. The lesson enhances speaking skills through interactive exercises and lively group discussions.

B1-B2
Moon Landing & Conspiracy Theories

This ESL lesson plan is designed for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners and explores popular conspiracy theories, with students discussing their opinions, watching a video, and answering comprehension questions. Ideal for both teens and adults, the structured activities help students analyze the arguments and engage in critical thinking.

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.

B1-B2
Vibe Check and More: Modern Slang Vocabulary

This ESL lesson plan introduces learners to essential modern slang, enhancing vocabulary and speaking skills in a one-to-one format. Students explore slang terms like "vibe," "lit," and "ghosted" through definition matching, gap-fill dialogues, and discussion prompts. The lesson promotes real-world language use while fostering confidence in using colloquial expressions in everyday conversations.

B2-C1
Business English Idioms for Corporate Talk

This ESL lesson plan helps group learners at B2-C1 levels improve their vocabulary and communication skills in business English. The lesson structure includes a brainstorming session, a listening activity, matching exercises, and discussion prompts. Learners will master idiomatic expressions commonly used in corporate settings and practice using them through group discussions and role-play. The focus is on speaking and applying business idioms in real-life scenarios.

B1-B2
Childhood Then and Now

This ESL lesson plan focuses on comparing childhood experiences now and in the past, targeting speaking and grammar skills for group discussions. Through sentence ordering exercises using "used to" and "didn't use to," students practice past tense structures. The lesson includes a guessing game and a debate on modern childhood, fostering detailed storytelling and critical thinking. Ideal for adults at the B1-B2 level.

A2
Let's Learn English with Ed Sheeran's Song Perfect

This engaging ESL lesson plan is based on Ed Sheeran's song "Perfect", targeting listening and speaking skills. The lesson structure includes picture discussions, lyric completion, and vocabulary matching exercises, helping students express love through language. By actively participating in these tasks, learners will enhance their understanding of every-day English while enjoying music.

A2
YOLO: Adverbial Phrases of Time

This ESL lesson plan introduces adverbs and adverbial phrases of time through the concept of "YOLO" (You Only Live Once), encouraging teens and adults to discuss new experiences and routines. In this 45-minute group lesson for A2 learners, students will explore adverbs of time through dialogues, comprehension questions, and structured sentence-building exercises.

A2
Under the Sea

This engaging 60-minute Under the Sea ESL lesson plan for elementary kids helps students develop speaking, listening, and vocabulary skills. Through interactive activities, including video comprehension, reading exercises, and vocabulary matching, students will explore fascinating sea creatures like whales, dolphins, sharks, and octopuses. The lesson includes discussions, quizzes, and a creative drawing task where students imagine and describe their own sea creature.

A2
Greetings & Introductions

This ESL lesson plan focuses on greetings and introductions in English for A2 level teens/adults. The 45-min lesson includes structured tasks aimed at improving vocabulary and speaking skills. Activities include pair discussions, video observation, gap-filling exercises, and dialogue creation to help students use simple, everyday expression to get to know each other.

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.

B2
Reading Novels - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

This ESL lesson plan focuses on enhancing learners' reading comprehension, listening, and speaking skills through an engaging session based on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Learners will analyze key quotes, watch a video clip, fill in transcript gaps, and discuss the plot. The lesson encourages critical thinking, vocabulary development, and collaborative discussion on how books and films differ in storytelling.