The English Flows
Teach English classes that go beyond the classroom
The English Flows supports teachers of adult and business English students with ready-to-use ESL lesson plans that spark real communication. Our worksheets work seamlessly online and in person, helping learners build practical skills through meaningful discussion.
What do you want to teach?
Inside our library of 500+ ready-to-use ESL lesson plans you'll discover:
Lessons with listening practice
Business English
Phrasal verbs Worksheets
Idioms worksheets
FREE Lesson plans
Popular topics
Social Issues
Business
Technology
Environment
Education
Lifestyle
Health
Sport
Art and culture
Global and Special Days Calendar
Lesson planning has never been easier!
Holidays, international days, awareness months, and quirky observances — our calendar turns every special day into a ready-to-teach opportunity for your classroom. Use it to inspire discussions, raise cultural awareness, and keep your students engaged — all with minimal lesson prep.
Just click a date. Get relevant lessons. Teach with confidence.
The English Flows is perfect for...
Teaching English is rewarding — but it can also be demanding. Whether you are a new teacher building confidence, supporting learners with diverse goals, balancing work and life, or teaching on the move, The English Flows helps simplify your workload without compromising quality. Our ready-to-use lesson plans reduce prep time so you can focus on impactful teaching — and everything else that matters to you.
Freelance ESL teachers
Managing multiple private students or teaching alongside another job means your time is limited—but expectations are high. Your learners want relevant, personalised topics, not recycled textbook lessons. The English Flows gives you flexible, ready-made lessons that deliver fresh, engaging classes every time, whether you teach online or face-to-face.
Business English instructors
The modern workplace evolves rapidly, and professionals expect lessons that reflect today’s reality. Static textbooks struggle to keep up with real-world change. The English Flows offers regularly updated lessons built around real business scenarios and current topics, helping you run Business English classes that feel relevant, practical, and discussion-driven.
Language schools / organisations
Give your entire teaching team the gift of time with access to hundreds of ready-to-use lessons that make planning a breeze and help ensure every class is a success. With The English Flows, maintaining consistent lesson quality is effortless — reducing stress and supporting teachers in delivering their best lessons.
Our multi-user subscriptions include custom pricing and volume discounts, with the flexibility to add or remove teacher accounts as your team grows and changes.
Why choose The English Flows?
Lesson planning shouldn’t slow you down or rely on outdated materials. With The English Flows, high-quality lessons are ready when you are, making teaching simpler and more enjoyable.
Focused on communication
Our lesson plans are built around meaningful interaction. Activities are designed to maximise speaking time, helping students actively use new vocabulary and reinforce learning through real conversation—not passive exercises.
Up-to-date and relatable
Current events, modern issues, and real-life contexts keep lessons relevant and engaging. By working with topics learners recognise and care about, students are more motivated to participate, share opinions, and think critically.
Flexible for any teaching format
Whether you teach face-to-face or online, The English Flows has you covered. Our printable PDFs are perfect for in-person classrooms, while interactive, fillable PDFs make online lessons seamless and engaging. This flexibility lets you deliver high-quality lessons no matter where your students are.
Provide additional opportunities to learn outside the classroom
Our lesson plans are designed to support long-term retention and deeper learning. Each lesson includes multiple opportunities to revisit and expand on key vocabulary and concepts:
Pre-class activities to introduce the topic and activate prior knowledge
Guided research tasks that extend learning through meaningful homework
Curated links to related articles and videos for further exploration
Printable conversation cards to revisit and actively practise target language
Mini FAQs
Can I suggest topics for lesson plans?
Absolutely! We love hearing ideas from our teaching community and read every suggestion carefully. While we can’t promise a publication timeline, your input helps guide and shape our future lesson plans.
Send us your suggestions here.
Do you offer lessons for young learners?
Not specifically. Most of our lessons are created for adults and business professionals. However, some topics may also work well with older or more advanced teenage learners.
Yes! If you find value in what we create, spread the word on social media or recommend us to colleagues. Your support helps keep The English Flows growing and enables us to create even more FREE, high-quality content alongside our premium plans!
How often are new lessons published?
We publish at least 10 new lessons every month, typically releasing 2–4 lessons each week to keep your teaching materials fresh and relevant.
What’s the best way to stay updated about new lessons?
We occasionally share updates on social media, but the best way to stay informed is through our newsletter. We send it about once every 10 days with new lessons, updates, and special features.
Where can I find FREE sample lessons?
There are two easy ways to access FREE sample lessons:
- Browse 30+ FREE lessons available directly on our website here.
- Use the form below and sign up for our newsletter to unlock our secret ESL Treasure Box with exclusive FREE resources for teachers, available only via email.