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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 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 photo of cologne cathedral and a slogan "have you ever visited germany?2

Visiting Germany (for Euro 2024)

Speaking: visiting Germany, comparing visiting Germany during Euro 2024 vs visiting on a regular day, travelling to Euro 2024 on a budget
Vocabulary: common adjective + noun  collocations (e.g. breathtaking views, trendy neighbourhood, vibrant nightlife, cosy café)
Video: Ultimate UEFA EURO 2024 Guide: Explore Germany’s host cities, culture, and cuisine!

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

7:30

a photo of a stadium and a slogan "are you giong to follow euro 2024?

The stadiums of Euro 2024

Vocabulary: stadiums (pitch, stands, concession stands, gates, ticket office, box seat)
Vocabulary: stages of a tournament (group stage, knockout rounds, Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Final)
Speaking: conversaiton questions, comparing different ways to watch a football game

A2 / B1

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

3:23

a football and a slolgan "why do people love football so much?"

Why is football so popular?

Vocabulary: football (people in football, parts of the pitch, verbs related to football)
Speaking: popular sports, guess the sport
Listening: Why is football the most popular sport?

B1 / B2

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

4:53

England's women National football team at the FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women’s World Cup

Reading: Short history of the Women’s World Cup tournament
Vocabulary: reigning champions, contenders, underdogs, to make history, a three-peat, debut, breakout stars
Video: What you need to know about the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

B1 / B2

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

5:00

a broken heart made of puzzle pieces and a slogan - the rise of revenge songs

Celebrity breakups: Shakira and Piqué

Vocabulary: slang words (diss, troll, slam, roast, shade, take a dig)
Video: Shakira opens up in new song, ‘BZRP Music Sessions #53
Speaking: conversation questions about relationships, breakups, revenge and forgiveness

B2 / C1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

1:54

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

Argentina wins the World Cup

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

 

 

B1 / B2

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

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