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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-B2
Punctuation After Introductory Phrases or Clauses

This ESL lesson plan focuses on punctuation after introductory phrases or clauses for adults/teens at the B1-B2 level within a 30-45 minute individual session. The lesson targets writing skills through a well-structured approach that includes discussions on the importance of punctuation, sentence analysis, and practical writing exercises. Students will engage in activities that reinforce their understanding of punctuation rules, ensuring they can apply these concepts accurately in their writing tasks.

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A1-A2
Are You a Foodie?

This engaging ESL lesson plan is designed for individual lessons, exploring themes related to food and culinary interests, and aimed at adults and teens at A1-A2 levels. The lesson promotes speaking skills through structured tasks, including discussing favorite foods, unscrambling definitions, and analyzing a blog post.

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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.

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B2
Funny English Idioms with Animals

This engaging ESL lesson plan explores English idioms with animals tailored for B2 level teens in an individual lesson. Over 45 minutes, students will enhance their speaking, reading, and vocabulary skills through various interactive tasks. Activities include describing images, analyzing an email, spotting idioms, and discussing personal experiences related to idiomatic expressions, facilitating a deeper understanding of contextual language use.

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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.

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A2-B1
Thanksgiving: Origin and Traditions

This ESL lesson plan explores the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in a group setting, targeting intermediate learners. Students will watch a video about the origins of Thanksgiving, complete listening comprehension exercises, and engage in discussions about cultural traditions. The lesson focuses on improving speaking and listening skills while encouraging students to reflect on the significance of holidays and family traditions.

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B1
Exploring Careers Through Modals of Advice

This lesson plan on modals of advice engages students through various tasks focused on professions. Students will enhance their speaking, reading, and writing skills while discussing career choices and applying modals of advice. The structured exercises include gap-filling, discussions, and advice-giving scenarios that reinforce the use of "should" and "shouldn't." By the end of the lesson, learners will confidently express advice related to different professions.

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A1-A2
Telling Time

This ESL lesson plan teaches students how to tell time in English using a clock through engaging reading and speaking exercises. Ideal for beginner learners, the lesson includes matching activities, fill-in-the-blank tasks, and interactive discussions, helping students confidently ask for and provide the time. With a printable PDF, this A1-A2 level lesson focuses on building vocabulary and comprehension skills related to time-telling.

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A2-B1
Describing Food and Drink

This ESL lesson plan focuses on building vocabulary to describe food and drink in a group setting for teens and adults. Students will practice reading and speaking activities, using common adjectives to express opinions and preferences about flavors and textures.

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A1
Superhero Family

This ESL lesson plan invites young learners to imagine family members as superheroes, helping kids build A1 vocabulary, reading, and speaking skills. In this 45-minute group lesson, students will read about a superhero family, complete vocabulary exercises, and share their own imaginative ideas.

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C1-C2
Investor Meetings

This 90-minute ESL lesson plan for advanced Business English learners focuses on preparing and delivering a successful investor meeting pitch. Students will develop reading and speaking skills through group discussions, role-play, and comprehension exercises centered on key elements of investor meetings. The lesson includes analyzing financial projections, strategic planning, and creating a compelling business pitch for investors.

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A2
Asking for Clarification

This ESL lesson plan helps teens improve their speaking skills through engaging group activities. In a 45-minute lesson, students practice asking for clarification and understanding conversational phrases at the A2 level. Through dialogues, role-plays, and interactive tasks, learners build confidence in managing real-life conversations and expanding their vocabulary.

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A2
Online Shopping

This ESL lesson plan introduces A2 learners to the basics of online shopping through engaging listening and speaking activities in a 45-minute individual session. Students will explore vocabulary, discuss shopping habits, and learn the step-by-step process of making an online purchase. Practical exercises include filling in gaps, answering comprehension questions, and role-playing scenarios to enhance understanding.

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B1-B2
What If: Titanic and Conditional Grammar

This ESL lesson plan engages teens and adults in exploring "what if" scenarios using the Titanic's iceberg collision as an example. Over 45 minutes, students will practice grammar skills with a focus on the third conditional through reading and imaginative exercises. Designed for B1-B2 learners, this individual activity encourages reflection on historical events while strengthening their ability to express hypothetical past situations in English.

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A2
Commenting on an Online Post

This ESL lesson plan helps teens build confidence in reading and writing comments on social media. Through analyzing and categorizing different comment types, students will practice A2-level language skills by identifying positive, negative, and neutral feedback. This individual activity encourages learners to improve their vocabulary and express their opinions in brief social media comments.