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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 piece of paper saying "annual leave approved", and a slogan "which annual leave policy is the fairest?"

Annual Leave – Designing a fair holiday system

This ESL worksheet focuses on the topic of annual leave and holiday policies in the workplace, exploring how companies organise time off, approve leave requests, and balance employee wellbeing with business needs.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

2:43

a photo of a laptop and a notepad saying "the importance of setting clear goals"

Setting employee goals

By completing this worksheet, learners will be able to identify and differentiate between performance and development goals, apply action verbs to set clear and measurable goals, and reflect on personal and team objectives.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

4:51

an empty desk chair and a slogan "attengance policies to reduce absenteeism"

Attendance, time off, and absenteeism

In this Business English lesson, students explore the workplace topics of attendance, punctuality, absenteeism, and time-off policies.

By the end of the class, they will be able to confidently use workplace vocabulary and apply functional expressions for reporting absences, requesting leave, and explaining lateness.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

5:11

a photo of many wheels moving and a slogan "how to optimize your workflows"

Business processes

This ESL lesson introduces learners to business processes across differrent departments. Designed for intermediate learners, the lesson builds workplace vocabulary, develops communication skills for describing tasks and workflows, and enhances students’ ability to explain and reflect on real-world business systems.
The language focus is on sequesncing, passive voice and imperatives.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

5:39

a photo showing a race of employees and a slogan "how to manage top performers"

Performance punishment

This Business English lesson focuses on the concept of performance punishment—when top-performing employees are given more work instead of rewards—and its impact on workplace motivation and engagement.
Students will learn words to describe top performers and underperforming employees.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

5:31

a person about to give feedback, and a slogan "are you good at giving and receiving feedback?"

Giving and receiving feedback

Functional language: giving positive feedback and praise, identifying gaps, suggesting improvements
Speaking: discussing the importance of feedback in different situations, and practicing giving feedback
Video: “How to give effective feedback to employees (5 tips for managers)”

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

5:14

a team meeting a new employee and a slogan "tips for an effective onboarding process"

Employee onboarding

Vocabulary: expressions to talk about job and responsibilities, company policies
Writing: a welcome email
Video: onboarding new employees

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

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