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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!

a person crossing his fingers and a slogan "are you a superstitious person?"

Superstitions

Vocabulary: words and expressions related to superstitions (e.g. omen, jinx, misfortune, unlucky, toss a coin, knock on wood, cross your fingers)
Video: The craziest superstitions in the world
Speaking: superstitions in students’ culture

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

5:15

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a stadium full of football fans who are cheering and a slogan - are you a football fan?

Football fans

Functional language: talking about the team you support (I’m backing, I’m rooting for, I’m cheering for)
Vocabulary: measures against football hooliganism (ban, fine, zero-tolerance policy)
Video: “Football fan culture is changing but which type of supporter are you?”

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

6:10

a businessman in a suit walking on a wooden log and a lightning hitting it in the middle, and the slogan "do you know how to deal with setbacks"?

Dealing with setbacks and failure

Expressions: to move on, to hold a grudge, to do someone wrong
Speaking: setbacks and failure
Video: “How successful people deal with setbacks”

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

2:21

positive friendly young woman showing her kindness - being kind is good for you!

The science of kindness

Word formation: nouns to adjectives (care, politeness, compassion, respect, support, tolerance, help, consideration)
Confusing words: careless/uncaring; helpless/unhelpful
Funcional language: expressing gratitude

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

2:15

a perfectionist measuring pencils and paper clips with a calipers and a slogan - are you a perfectionist?

Perfectionism vs progress

Vocabulary: to strive for excellence, to beat yourself up, to sweat over the small stuff, trial and error, to get caught up in minor details
Speaking: conversation questions, survey, discussing situations
Video: The Perfectionist Trap: How to set high standards without being a perfectionist

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

2:58

Colleagues at an office Christmas party drinking champagne and a slogan - let's plan the office christmas party!

Planning the office Christmas party

Vocabulary: event planning (budget, venue, catering, guests, entertainment)
Vocabulary: food and drinks (buffet, open bar, spirits, dietary restrictions)
Video: 5 tips for office party holiday planning

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

4:13

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