gender equality

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 clipboard with the words abortion law and a gavel on a wooden table, and a slogan "France enshrines abortion rights in constitution"

France makes abortion a constitutional right

Collocations: verb + noun, and adjective + noun collocations with “law” (e.g. to pass, to overturn, to abolish, to amend a law; stringent, unenforceable, lenient, obsolete, draconian law)
Speaking: discussing constitutional rights, reproductive rights in student’s countries, proposing legal reforms, debates
Video: “France makes abortion a constitutional right”

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans

2:30

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Paternity leave

Vocabulary: new parents (e.g. to bond, newborn, to cuddle, sleepless nights, tojuggle responsibilities)
Word formation: verbs formed ny adding en- and -en
Speaking: joys and challenges of parenthood, parenting and gender role stereotypes, measures to support new parents

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans

5:45

a woman's head silhouette with multiple tasks on notes and a slogan - who carries the mental load in your family

Mental load and invisible labor

Vocabulary: to take a toll, the brunt of things, take someone off your plate, to drain, to burden
Speaking: conversation questions, completing surveys, guessing the answer
Video: Share the Mental Load: 5 ways to split invisible responsibilities more equally

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans

8:00

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

Barbie and a slogan - Have you watched the Barbie movie yet?

Barbie fever

Vocabulary: to hit the cinemas, to gain exposure, a blockbuster hit, to create buzz, to generate hype
Reading: 6 films with successful marketing strategies
Video: Uncovering Barbie’s secret: The marketing magic behind the most anticipated movie of the year!

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Art ESL lesson plans

3:47

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a chairwoman giving a presentation and a slogan - is something holding women back at work

What is holding women back at work

Functional language: evaluating progress
Video: “5 habits holding you back from success”
Collocations: gender pay gap, glass ceiling, maternity leave

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

7:00

gender equality

Video-based lesson plans

France makes abortion a constitutional right

Paternity leave

Mental load and invisible labor

FIFA Women’s World Cup

Barbie fever

International Women’s Day

What is holding women back at work