July was a fun month at ESL Brains! We published new lesson plans on all kinds of topics, ranging from Shakespearian language 📜… to therapy speak 🧠… and even crime-fighting technologies🔦!
Keep reading to learn about all of July’s lesson plans!
July in a Nutshell
We published 14 new worksheets💪, including:
FREE lesson plan:
- Meeting a celebrity (expressing frequency)
A2 students discuss interactions between celebrities and fans, talk about different aspects of fame, watch a video, and practice expressing frequency (e.g. once a day, rarely).
PREMIUM+ lesson plans ($6+):
- Shakespeare: the be-all and end-all?
C1/C2 students discuss Shakespeare’s work, analyse quotes, and learn Shakespearian-coined phrases. They watch a video on his legacy, explore themes and plots, and share opinions. - Open-source software: use, study, share, improve
B2 students discuss personal software use, talk about open-source software, and watch a video. They explore vocabulary, think of industry challenges, and discuss its future.
- The power of breathing
B1 students discuss breathing exercises, explore relaxation techniques, and watch a video about box breathing. They learn some vocabulary and look at stress management tips. - Meeting a celebrity (expressing frequency)
This is our free July lesson plan (available in the e-lesson plan format for teaching online!)
UNLIMITED-only lesson plans ($12):
- The art of leadership
B2 students explore job satisfaction and practise vocabulary! They watch a video about work environments, read about organisational structures, and discuss workplace challenges. - What a chore!
In this A2/B1 Speaking lesson, students discuss chores, practise vocabulary and watch a funny video. They discuss tips to make chores fun and have role play tasks about doing chores. - I was wondering if… (making requests)
With this A2/B1 lesson, students explore making requests. They watch a funny ad and discuss requests at work. Students practise phrases to make requests and do a role play activity.
- Is free speech hate speech?
A C1/C2 Speaking lesson in which students discuss the impact of controversial statements, watch a video about perspectives on free speech and talk about the ethics of censorship. - Sharing experiences (Present Perfect and Past Simple)
With this A2/B1 lesson, students discuss the topics people talk about when they first meet. They practise Present Perfect and Past Simple, watch a video, and do a role play activity. - Therapy speak
C1/C2 students dive into therapy speak with this CRC lesson! They examine opinions on therapy and mental health, and talk about the pros and cons of therapy speak. - Workplace safety
B1/B2 students talk about safety in the workplace! Students practice vocabulary about workplace injuries and accidents, watch a video, and discuss workplace rules and regulations. - Fighting crime with tech
B2/C1 students talk about crime-fighting technology in this Speaking lesson! They discuss a video about one such technology, and explore future possibilities and inventions. - How about a little improvement?
A B1 Flipped lesson in which students watch a video on employee satisfaction measurement and discuss the concept. They also revise and practise quantifiers (e.g. a few, a little). - Mockumentaries and other comedy series
A B2/C1 CRC lesson in which students explore comedy TV shows and subgenres (e.g. mockumentaries), learn relevant vocabulary, and brainstorm comedy series ideas.
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