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Add to saved lessonsGenerational stereotypes at work
BusinessVideo-based ESL lesson plan which focuses on stereotypical generations at work. It’s perfect for professionals, especially involved in HR/Employer Branding
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThe benefits of paternity leave
BusinessIn this lesson plan, your ESL students will talk about paternity leave and its pros and cons. They’ll also learn new vocab and do multiple-choice cloze task.
Flipped Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsGastrodiplomacy (with food idioms)
LifestyleThis food lesson plan is prepared for B2 students and it’s about a phenomenon called gastrodiplomacy. Your students will also learn new food idioms and practise using them!
Standard Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsIs e-sport a sport?
Lifestyle TechnologyThis worksheet goes deeper into the world of video games, makes students explore esports and study some sport-related language.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsTelephone phobia (Telephone English phrases)
BusinessTeach your students how to use English over the phone using our Telephone English phrases and practical role plays as well as telephone etiquette tips.
Flipped Lesson 30 min
Add to saved lessonsWhy do we work?
BusinessThis flipped classroom worksheet is based on a TED Talk by Barry Schwartz who tries to answer the question why we work and what makes us satisfied at work.
Flipped Lesson 30 min
Add to saved lessonsCan you spot when someone is lying?
LifestyleTED Talk-based English lesson plan focused on idioms about lying. Engage students to learn at home and practise new language during your classes!
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsDiversity and Inclusion at Work (CAE Word Formation)
BusinessESL lesson plan that tackles the diversity and inclusion issue. Use it to teach your students new language, practise CAE word formation and spark discussion.
Standard Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsHow to fight cyberbullying – lesson plan for teenagers
Global Issues LifestyleThis cyberbullying lesson plan is perfect both for your teenage ESL learners as well as parents. Learn, watch and discuss with ESL Brains lesson plans!
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsHow to ask for a raise (negotiation phrases)
BusinessBusiness English lesson plan that focuses on teaching negotiation phrases and lets you have 1-to-1 negotiation role plays in your classroom!
Standard Lesson 90 min
Add to saved lessonsThe history and future of online advertising
BusinessTeach your students about the history of advertising on the Internet using our online advertising lesson plan and explore the future of online ads.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsHow to lead a successful global team (+ business idioms)
BusinessThis is a Business English lesson plan on cross-cultural communication. Students will learn verb collocations as well as business idioms and practise using them.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsHow to escape a high cost of housing
LifestyleThis lesson is based on a short video connected with less conventional alternatives to buying a house which are cheaper, but still amazing.
Standard Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsThe problem with fast fashion
Global Issues LifestyleThis lesson plan focuses on the issue of fast fashion and engages students in a discussion about fashion and the environment in the 21st century.
Standard Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsBusy bragging and other pet hates
Business LifestyleIn this lesson, students will learn the ways to express their annoyance, talk about pet hates they have and watch a video about busy-bragging.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsOnline vs traditional shopping (e-commerce vocabulary)
Business LifestyleOnline shopping or traditional shopping? Teach your Students language for shopping in the 21st century and discuss the future of shopping in the e-commerce world.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhat makes you employable?
BusinessAdvanced lesson plan on skills necessary for the contemporary business world. This ESL worksheet includes two videos with experts talking on the matter and a lot of vocabulary.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThe smartphone problem
Grammar Lifestyle TechnologyThis B2 (upper-intermediate) video lesson plan touches the issue of smartphone addiction and structures for expressing preference.
