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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 person using a calculator and a slogan "explore te tasks of different accounting professionals!"

A day in the life of an accountant

This A2–B1 ESL lesson is focused on careers in accounting and finance. Students learn essential vocabulary related to bookkeeping, payroll, tax, auditing, and financial reporting while exploring the daily responsibilities of different accounting professionals.

A2 / B1

Business ESL lesson plans

2:43

a photo of post-it saying "pricing" and a slogan "is dynamicricing fair?"

Dynamic Pricing: Efficient or Unethical?

This ESL worksheet explores the economics of dynamic pricing, helping students understand how prices change in response to demand, time, and market conditions. It introduces essential business and consumer-related vocabulary.

Business ESL lesson plans

3:06

a photo saying "payment due", and a slogan "how to negotiate payment terms

Tackling late payments

This B1-B2 ESL worksheet focuses on late payments in B2B transactions and explores the causes, consequences, and negotiation strategies for managing payment terms. Students build essential vocabulary related to invoicing, payment terms, and debt recovery.

A2 / B1

Business ESL lesson plans

3:00

people enjoying a vacation, and a slogan "managing lifestyle creep"

Lifestyle inflation

In this B1-B2 ESL lesson students explore the so-called lifestyle inflation, or lifestyle creep – how people’s lifestyles often become more expensive as their income increases. Learners discuss saving money, spending priorities, financial goals, and the difference between genuine needs and unnecessary luxuries. They also learn and practice the grammar structure “used to” for describing past habits and past situations.

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

5:00

a photo of a balance sheet and a cash flow statement and a slogan "revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is king"

Understanding financial statements: revenue, profit, and cash flow

This ESL lesson focuses on understanding and analyzing financial statements. Learners explore the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, and examine the relationship between these core financial documents. The lesson is ideal for Business English students working in finance or accounting

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

4:00

3 jars of different sizes filled with coins, and a slogan "the real cost of being cheap"

Money Mindsets: From Cheap to Frugal

This worksheet explores the differences between being cheap and being frugal, helping learners understand money habits and their long-term impact. It introduces key vocabulary, practical examples, and real-life scenarios to guide students in reflecting on their spending behaviors and making informed financial choices.

B2 / C1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

5:45

an illustration about insurance and a slogan "Why do we need insurance?"

Insurance

This Business English lesson introduces students to the world of insurance and risk management, helping them develop the language and confidence to discuss financial protection, everyday risks, and types of insurance policies.
Students will learn vocabulary and collocations related to insurance, explore coverage options, and watch a video.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

5:20

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

Would your business survive Dragons’ Den?

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

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

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