ESL lesson plans for teachers
Ready-to-use ESL lesson plans
Whether your lessons are online or in-person, The English Flows’ lesson plans are the ultimate time-saver for ESL teachers working with adult and Business English students. Cut down on prep work and free up your time for what truly matters – guiding, coaching, and meeting your students' unique needs. Our current and highly relatable topics will keep your students engaged before, during, and after the class. Ignite their curiosity and inspire them to explore the English language further!
Every lesson plan includes
Pre-class online activities
(Free)
In-class activities
(For Full members)
After class: Additional resources
(Free)
Each ESL lesson plan features:
- Online Pre-class Activities: Perfect for teachers who wish to embrace the modern blended learning approach. The pre-class activities are FREE and can be completed without registration. By providing students with resources and engagement opportunities before the actual class session, educators can foster active participation, enhance comprehension, and optimise in-class discussions, promoting flexibility and a deeper, more interactive learning experience. On the other hand, if you choose not to assign the pre-class activities, or your students don’t complete them, it will not disturb the flow of the class.
- Versatile In-Class Material: Each lesson includes 5-8 pages of in-class material created to explore the topic in-depth. The lessons encompass a diverse spectrum of current Business and General English topics. Whether you're exploring business trends or everyday conversational skills, our materials ensure that each subject is comprehensively covered, making the learning experience relevant and practical.
- Engaging Listening Activities: The lessons on this page include listening activities based on videos hosted on YouTube. We provide links to these videos alongside our original learning activities, helping students practise listening comprehension, become familiar with different accents and explore relevant real-world topics. Videos are watched on YouTube, while our lesson materials provide the accompanying exercises and activities.
- Focus on communication: The English Flows’ lessons are all about communication. They're tailored to spark conversations and offer plenty of speaking opportunities. Additionally, each lesson includes a set of printable conversation cards, which teachers can use to revise target vocabulary, or turn the lesson into a conversation class.
- Meaningful Homework Ideas: Each lesson suggests three research topics that encourage students to engage with authentic materials, fostering independent exploration and critical thinking skills after class. There are also links to additional resources (videos and articles), which can be found online and are FREE for all lesson plans. These features aim to extend the learning experience, enabling students to connect classroom knowledge with real-world applications.
Try The English Flows’ ESL lesson plans today and watch your students thrive!












