inflation

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

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.

3:06

an illustration of us and chinese flags and a slogan "free trade vs protectionism"

This Business English lesson explores the topic of trade wars and how global trade policies impact economies, businesses, and consumers. Students will discuss the effects of globalization, tariffs, and protectionism, learn essential economic vocabulary, and watch a video about U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies and their global impact.

5:17

a photo with a label emerging markets, and a slogan "developing and developed countries"

Vocabulary: economic terms (GDP, FDI, stock market, volatility, economic growth, industrialization, emerging markets)
Video: What is an emerging market?
Speaking: developing vs developed countries, emerging markets, the future of emerging economies

5:42

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Beyonce singing at a concert and a slogan - what's the most memorable concert you've been to?

Vocabulary: types of events
Vocabulary: concerts (venue, to be sold out, to put on a show, performance, stage)
Speaking: conversation questions, benefits and problems of hosting a major event, planning an event

1:00

shopping cards with coins in them, illustrating inflation and a slogan - ho do you deal with high inflation?

Vocabulary: economic terms (purchasing power, economic growth, youth unemployment)
Video: Inflation and young people
Speaking: how inflation affects you, ways to spend less

2:14