Level: B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
A ban on cigarettes
Global IssuesWith this lesson, students talk about bans and prohibitions. After reading an article, they discuss smoking and vaping. They also talk about trends and practise using adjectives.
Standard Lesson 60 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
The youth changing the world
Global IssuesWith this highly relevant lesson, students discuss youth activism, examine different causes and practise vocabulary related to the topic. They also watch and discuss a video about Malala Yousafzai and reflect on the impact of youth involvement in social causes.
Standard Lesson 60 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
As per my last email…
BusinessDive into the intriguing world of emailing and talk about what annoys people the most. With this lesson, students expand their vocabulary, express irritation, and analyze real-life situations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
Is a degree worth it?
Business GeneralEngage your students in a discussion on the ins and outs of higher education. Explore education and career-related vocabulary and work on comprehension skills by watching a news report on the job market.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
Are you ever too young for greatness?
GeneralLet your students explore the topic of talent, age, and employment. Discuss the pros and cons of different ages, the concept of prodigies, and people who achieved fame during childhood.
Standard Lesson 60 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
Do you enjoy quiz shows? (question tags)
General GrammarTeach your students how to express uncertainty about facts. They will practise using question tags and apply general knowledge to answer quiz questions!
Standard Lesson 60 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
Ready to go paperless?
Business GrammarIn this lesson, students learn some vocabulary related to document management, talk about going paperless, watch a video, and work on word building learning suffixes ‘-ful’ and ‘-less’.
Standard Lesson 60 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
From the bottom of my heart
GeneralIn this ESL lesson students learn ways to say thank you and react to it. They discuss different situations where people thank each other, watch a video and have a lot of practice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
What if cars could fly? (hypothetical situations)
Grammar TechnologyIn this lesson students get a lot of practice with two videos and speaking tasks designed to help them master the use of Second Conditional.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
Dealing with difficult customers
BusinessIn this extended Critical Reading Club lesson plan, students talk about the article they read at home. They also learn some functional language for dealing with customers and do several role-plays.
Standard Lesson 60 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
They did it for money (passive voice)
General GrammarIn this lesson about passive voice, students practise using passive voice. They also watch a video and discuss different types of crime.
Standard Lesson 60 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
Would you like to be a meme?
GeneralIn this lesson about memes students look at some famous examples of memes and discuss them. They also learn the story behind one of them by watching a video. Students learn and practise vocabulary and try to create their own memes.
Standard Lesson 90 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
I’ve been doing it for a week and I love it!
Grammar LifestyleThis lesson combines a topic of hobbies and Present Perfect Continuous. Students learn new phrases related to hobbies, watch a video and discuss it. There is also a grammar section that lets students discover rules and put them into practice.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
Senior roommates
Global Issues LifestyleIn this lesson, students talk about the idea of senior citizens living together, do a word formation activity, and discuss retirement.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
Can robots be chefs?
TechnologyIn this lesson, students discuss the article they read at home, talk about the pizza vending machine and the future of cooking.
Standard Lesson 90 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
Catching up made easy
BusinessIn this lesson about instant messaging, students watch a video, discuss the rules for instant messaging and write short messages to each other.
Standard Lesson 60 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
Visiting the art capital
LifestyleThis lesson plan is all about New York. Students will discuss some quotes about New York, watch a video about art in this city and learn adjectives to describe art.
Standard Lesson 60 min
![Loading Loading](https://eslbrains.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/img/loading.gif)
Chasing the birds away (phrasal verbs with away)
GeneralIn this lesson students learn and practise phrasal verbs with away, watch a video about a dog working at an airport and discuss the jobs dogs do.