Free ESL lesson plans

Free video-based  teaching materials

Discover The English Flows’ free video-based ESL lesson plans! Our ready-to-use lesson plans are a valuable asset for ESL teachers working with adult and Business English students, helping you save time lesson planning and allowing you to focus on guiding, coaching, and addressing your students' individual needs. With up-to-date and highly relevant topics, your students will remain engaged before, during, and after class.

Business English video-based ESL lesson plans

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items used to celebrate St Patrick's Day, and a slogan - do you know the history of St Patricks Day?

Video: St. Patrick’s Day: Bet You Didn’t Know
Grammar: passive voice
Speaking: St. Patrick’s Day history and tradition, Irish culture

2:34

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a football with argentine flag on it and a slogan - congratulations, Argentina!

Vocabulary: football matches and statistics
Video: Heroes’ welcome for Messi and World Cup champions in Argentina
Speaking: conversation questions

 

 

2:50

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zero-waste sustainable Christmas decorations and a slogan - let's try to make Christmas a bit more sustainable!

Vocabulary: sustainable gifts (long-lasting, thoughtful, meaningful, swap, throw away)
Video: 14 tips on how to have a sustainable Christmas
Speaking: conversation questions, brainstorming solutions

4:50

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a tag reading black friday sale and a slogan - how to grab the best bargains

Vocabulary: deals and discounts (early bird, bundle, coupon)
Phrasal verbs: shop around, ramp up, get carried away
Idioms: window-shop, splash the cash, a steal

3:48

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a woman jumping in a field enjoying the sun and a slogan - do you need a mental health day?

Vocabulary: feeling down, blue, overwhelmed, burned out
Phrasal verbs: power through, blow up, check in on someone
Grammar: used to, be used to, get used to

4:32

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a man hiking in patagonia and a slogan - "earth is now our only shareholder

Idioms: put your money where your mouth is, lead by example, follow in someone’s footsteps
Adjective intensifiers: dirt cheap, brand new, dead serious
Video: “Patagonia founder donates entire company to fight climate change”

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What can you expect from our free lesson plans?

  • Pre-class online activities: Ideal for educators looking to try the blended learning approach. All video-based ESL lesson plans feature pre-class activities. They are free and do not require registration. These activities provide students with resources and opportunities for engagement before the actual class. By doing so, teachers can stimulate active participation, create a more interactive learning experience, boost comprehension, and help students prepare for in-class discussions.
  • In-Class Resources: Our video-based ESL lesson plans contain 5-8 pages of versatile in-class material, allowing for in-depth exploration of each topic. The English Flows’ lessons are designed with communication in mind. They facilitate meaningful conversations and offer abundant speaking opportunities. Additionally, each lesson includes a set of printable conversation cards that teachers can use to review target vocabulary or transform the lesson into a conversation-focused class, further encouraging student interaction.
  • Meaningful homework ideas: Each lesson presents three research topics that encourage students to explore authentic materials independently after class. Also, we provide links to supplementary resources, such as videos and articles, to extend the learning experience. The access to these links is free for all lessons. These features enable students to bridge classroom knowledge with real-world applications.

Try out our free video-based ESL lesson plans today!