talking about food
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

The best food is in…

Lifestyle

This lesson plan includes tasks on food-related words and a lot of activities for talking about food. Your students will also watch a video about dishes from different countries and discuss their eating preferences.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Loading

Why do people cheat in online games?

Lifestyle

In this lesson, students practise some language related to breaking and following rules, and discuss the reasons behind cheating in online games.

phrasal nouns lesson plan
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

Layoffs and cutbacks can lead to start-ups (phrasal nouns)

Business

In this lesson, students read a short article about a start-up surge and learn some phrasal nouns by working out their meaning from the context. They also use the phrasal nouns in a discussion and a crossword.

C2 / Proficiency
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Loading

Bitcoin goes mainstream! Is cryptocurrency here to stay?

Business

In this advanced lesson, students learn some language related to money and cryptocurrencies and discuss what the fact that Bitcoin has gone mainstream entails.

A2 speaking activities
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

When I want to feel comfortable, I wear…

Lifestyle

In this lesson, students learn how to use the verbs look (like) and feel (like) and watch an ad for a shirt. They also do several A2 speaking activities, which gives them plenty of opportunities to talk about clothes.

future simple tense
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min
Loading

It will never catch on! (will for predictions)

Grammar Technology

In this lesson on predictions, students learn and practice the use of the Future Simple tense to predict what will happen, and discuss how life will be different in the future. 

a person playing computer games
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Loading

How much control should the state have over children’s upbringing?

Global Issues Lifestyle

In this lesson students engage in a discussion on the control the state should have over children’s upbringing and discover some vocabulary related to the topic.

ESL culture lesson
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

When in Rome…

Grammar Lifestyle

In this culture lesson students talk about social norms in different parts of the world. They also watch four short videos about polite behaviour in different cultures and write a blog post with advice for foreigners visiting their country. 

synonyms
C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Loading

Who should tackle misinformation on social media?

Global Issues

With this lesson plan students learn and practise some useful news language and reflect on the problem of misinformation on social media.

circular economy
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

The circular economy

Business

In this lesson, students discover pros and cons of the linear and circular economy and learn some new vocabulary and collocations related to the topic. They also work on a case study and come up with strategies to transform a company following a linear model into a more circular one.

Top plastic waste-generating country is not in Asia
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Loading

Top plastic waste-generating country is not in Asia

Global Issues

This lesson gives students the opportunity to discover some language related to plastic pollution, discuss the problem of plastic waste and reflect on some eco-friendly ways to deal with other types of waste.

origins of new words
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

How are new words created?

General

In this lesson about the origins of new words in English, students practise their listening skills, figure out the meanings of some newly formed words and eventually create their own new words.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Loading

Is being creative enough to succeed in innovation?

Business Technology

In this worksheet, students look for synonyms of some advanced phrases, practise word formation and reflect on what it takes to succeed in innovation.

class debate in English
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

Is science denial worse than it’s ever been?

Global Issues Technology

With this lesson plan, students reflect on a video about the role of science in the modern world, expand their vocabulary and hold a lively class debate.

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Loading

Is it ‘OK not to be OK’ when you’re an athlete?

Business Lifestyle

In this lesson students learn words and expressions related to mental health while talking about mental health issues suffered by athletes. They also discuss ways to promote mental health by public institutions.

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Loading

Are we lonelier than ever?

Lifestyle

In this lesson about loneliness, students get the opportunity to practise word formation and reflect on changes in their relationships with friends.

C1 / Advanced
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Loading

Historic space flight or billionaire’s thrill ride?

Technology

In this lesson based on an article about Richard Branson’s space flight students learn some advanced phrases related to the lesson theme and practise paraphrasing. They also reflect on the future of space tourism.

Present Perfect for experiences
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 75 min
Loading

Have you ever attended a silent meeting?

Business Grammar

In this lesson, students learn how to use Present Perfect for experiences and practise new vocabulary related to workplace meetings. 

1 7 8 9 10 11 13

Subscribe to get premium content

Subscribe to get access to professional, ready-to-use lesson plans in both digital and printable formats. Discover a variety of lesson types: Standard Lessons, Speaking Classes, Critical Reading Club worksheets and Flipped Classroom lesson plans.

Subscribe
Title separator

ESL Brains

Forgot password?
or continue with