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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!

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a sign saying "el niño ahead", and a slogan "the possible ompacts of "super el niño"

“Super El Niño” and the threat of extreme weather

This ESL worksheet explores the global impact of El Niño and extreme weather events, helping students develop essential climate-related vocabulary while practising grammar structures used to express possibility, prediction, and likelihood.

B1 / B2

Environment ESL lesson plans

5:00

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thermometer showing high temperature and a slogan - are heatwaves getting worse?

Heatwaves

This lesson has been updated with a new video exploring the recent heatwave across Europe.

Vocabulary: other ways to say “It’s very hot”
Functional language: talking about negative consequences
Speaking: conversation questions, brainstorming, creating an awareness campaign

B2 / C1

Environment ESL lesson plans

2:00

a skier and a slogan "everything you need to know about the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games"

2026 Winter Olympics

This ESL lesson plan is built around the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 and is designed for intermediate learners. Learners explore winter sports, Olympic terminology, host cities, and the long-term impact of major sporting events.

B1 / B2

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

4:53

jane goodall and a quote "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."

Jane Goodall: A Life Dedicated to Animals and the Planet

This lesson is focused on renowned primatologist Jane Goodall’s life and contributions to science. Students will learn key vocabulary related to animal behaviour, animal rights, and conservation.

B2 / C1

4:48

a photo of weather forecast and a slogan "s weather manipulation the future?"

What if we could control the weather?

This ESL worksheet explores the topic of weather control and extreme weather, targeting upper-intermediate to advanced learners. It includes vocabulary building focused on common weather-related terms and expressions, comprehension exercises based on a video about future weather control technologies, and engaging speaking activities that encourage reflection on the ethical and practical implications of manipulating the weather.

B2 / C1

Environment ESL lesson plans

4:35

carbon neutral concept and a slogan "are companies buying their way out of responsibility?"

Carbon offsets: greenwashing or genuine commitment?

This ESL worksheet explores key topics around carbon offsets, sustainability, and corporate climate pledges.
Ideal for upper-intermediate learners, this resource includes speaking and vocabulary activities to support language development around climate change, corporate responsibility, net-zero emissions, renewable energy, and greenwashing.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Environment ESL lesson plans

4:37

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