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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

A1
In My Garden

This garden lesson plan introduces ESL learners to basic descriptive phrases using "there is/there are" to talk about objects and scenery in a garden setting. Through reading and writing exercises, students at an A1 level practice vocabulary related to nature and garden items. The lesson includes activities to help students confidently describe what they see, enhancing their ability to talk about places and objects using simple structures.

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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.

A1-A2
Giving Directions in English

This ESL lesson plan introduces basic directional vocabulary and phrases, perfect for beginners learning how to give and follow directions. Through activities like matching exercises, listening to conversations, and practicing simple phrases, students will gain confidence in asking for and giving directions.

A1
Counting in English

This ESL lesson plan introduces kids to numbers and counting in English through interactive activities. Targeting A1 speaking skills, the lesson encourages students to describe quantities in an individual format. Activities include reading, matching numbers to names, and practicing counting with real-world examples, helping young learners build confidence with numbers in a fun, engaging way.

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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.

B2
Customer Service: Responding to Feedback

This customer service lesson plan introduces students to essential English for customer service skills, focusing on handling both positive and negative customer feedback effectively. Through targeted writing exercises, learners will develop techniques to respond to various types of feedback professionally. Ideal for ESL learners at the upper intermediate level, this lesson equips students with vocabulary and structured phrases to address customer concerns.

B2-C1
Discussing Project Timelines

This ESL lesson plan on business negotiations helps students build skills in discussing project timelines within a group setting. Through engaging tasks, students practice speaking and useful phrases for B2-C1 levels, learning essential expressions to manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and address unforeseen circumstances in professional settings. The lesson emphasizes vocabulary and structured conversations, helping students gain confidence in project-based negotiations and communication.

B2
Business Negotiation Essentials

This ESL negotiation lesson plan guides learners through essential negotiation skills in a business context. Students will engage in role-playing activities to practice structuring arguments and using key phrases for effective communication. With exercises focused on business vocabulary, sequencing arguments, and persuasive techniques, this lesson helps students gain confidence in negotiation scenarios.

B1-B2
Teamwork: Roles and Responsibilities

This ESL lesson plan helps adults understand and discuss the importance of different roles in teamwork. Using speaking and vocabulary exercises, this lesson introduces students to Dr. Meredith Belbin’s nine team roles, exploring how roles like coordinator, facilitator, and task distributor impact group dynamics. Through videos, matching exercises, and role discussions, students will enhance their B1-B2 English skills while engaging with concepts critical to collaborative success in business and everyday interactions.

B2
Marketing Strategies: Identifying Target Audiences

This ESL lesson plan on identifying target audiences introduces students to key marketing strategies in a group format. Through reading and speaking tasks, students engage with concepts of segmentation, audience analysis, and the use of consumer data to enhance marketing success. Ideal for B2-level learners, this lesson strengthens business communication skills and prepares students to discuss real-world marketing strategies.

B2-C1
Understanding Sleep and the Body

This ESL lesson plan delves into how sleep impacts the human body through engaging group activities for adults. Designed for B2-C1 learners, this lesson uses video analysis, vocabulary matching, and guided discussions to improve listening and speaking skills. By exploring sleep cycles, circadian rhythms, and common sleep issues, students will enhance their understanding of health-related topics while practicing conversational English on meaningful content.

B1
The Five Senses

This lesson plan helps students explore and understand each of the five senses through interactive exercises and discussions. Learners will practice listening and speaking skills while identifying sensory experiences that connect to daily life. This lesson plan encourages critical thinking and personal reflection, with targeted activities designed to reinforce vocabulary related to sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Perfect for engaging group learning.

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A1-A2
Birthday Wishes

This 45-minute ESL lesson focuses on writing birthday messages using key phrases like "I hope you," "thank you," and "best wishes for." Designed for A1–A2 learners, the plan includes vocabulary building, gap-fill exercises, and a creative writing task where students compose a birthday post for a friend, colleague, or family member.

B1
Writing a Work Email

This ESL lesson plan helps adults build skills in reading and writing formal work emails, designed for individual practice at a B1 level. Through structured examples, vocabulary matching, and practical exercises, students will learn to communicate professionally, write with clarity, and use appropriate email formats. The lesson emphasizes effective language for business communication and includes exercises on clear subject lines, respectful closings, and concise email composition.

A1-A2
Staying Active and Keeping Fit

This ESL lesson plan focuses on reading and discussing fitness routines in a group setting for adults at A1-A2 level. Students will explore various activities that promote health, read about different fitness routines, and discuss their own preferences for staying active. Through comprehension exercises, true/false statements, and open discussions, students will develop vocabulary and confidence in talking about fitness and healthy lifestyle choices.