ESL lesson plans for teachers

Video-based 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. We add 7-8 new video-based ESL lesson plans each month. Ignite their curiosity and inspire them to explore the English language further!

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a photo of a beauty salon and a slogan "what's your favourite beauty treatment?"

Vocabulary: beauty treatments, parts of the face, skin issues
Reading: skin typesand skincare tips
Speaking: conversation questions, role-plays, evaluating tips

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a person looking at a painting in an art gallery, and a slogan "a banana taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million!"

Vocabulary: expressions related to the purpose of art, and adjectives to describe art
Video: Winning bidder pays $6.2 million for duct-taped banana artwork
Reading: Controversial artworks that sold for millions

2:58

a person signing a contract and a slogan "essential contrracts vocabulary"

Vocabulary: types of contracts, parties in a contract, verbs, contract clauses
Video: Essential clauses in business contracts
Reading: short dialogues about different contracts

1:59

an AI model and a slogan "the rise of AI models"

Vocabulary: words related to influencer marketing (sponsored posts, to disclose something, fakery, curated life, to amass a following)
Video: Rise of AI influencers raising ethical concerns
Speaking: conversation questions, role-play, pros and cons

2:35

a woman presenting a business pitch and a slogan "how to mkae a successful business pitch"

Vocabulary: abbreviations and financials (ROI, IP, USP, gross and net profit, pre-revenue, sales forecast, valuation, burn rate, equity)
Functional language: expressions for business pitches
Videos: 2 Dragons’ Den pitches about fashion

11:00

a photo of fireworks and a slogan "who was guy fawkes?"

Vocabulary: plot, conspiracy, to hunt down, confess, bonfire, cellar, blast, gunpowder
Video: Who was Guy Fawkes
Vocabulary: Bonfire Night food

4:15

a photo reading "world record" and a slogan "Guinness world records"

Vocabulary: collocations with “record” (set a record, hold a record, break a record, beat a record, on record)
Vocabulary: adjectives to describe records (e.g. silly, weird, impressive, ridiculous, jaw-dropping)
Grammar: superlatives

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a man in a suit holding a lock, illustrating cybersecurity, and a slogan "how to avoid cyberthreats"

Vocabulary: cybercrime (e.g. phishing, vishing, smishing, data breach, ransomware, whaling)
Collocations: to gain unauthorized access, to encrypt files, to restore access, to adhere to security practices, to recover lost data
Speaking: cyber threats, cybersecurity Dos and Don’ts, role-plays

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confident business woman, mentor, or a coach, speaking assertively to business people and a slogan - Learn how to be assertive!

Functional language: aggressive vs assertive expressions
Vocabulary: body language (leaning, pointing, narrowed eyes, clenched jaw)
Video: Assertive vs aggressive communication: know the difference

 

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Every lesson plan includes

Pre-class online activities
(Free)

In-class activities
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After class: Additional resources
(Free)

Each video-based 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 for all video-based ESL lesson plans 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 Video Content: Immerse your students in real-life language use through short YouTube videos, featuring content such as TED Talks, BBC Ideas, or news reports. These videos not only enhance listening and comprehension skills but also expose students to different accents, and a wide range of current, real-world topics and expert perspectives, making the learning experience more engaging and relevant.
  • 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 video-based lesson plans. These features aim to extend the learning experience, enabling students to connect classroom knowledge with real-world applications.

Try The English Flows’ video-based ESL lesson plans today and watch your students thrive!