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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!

chuldren paiting outdoors, and a slogan "do children have too many extracurricular activities nowadays"?

Vocabulary: extracurricular activities, skills
Video: Studies suggest too many extracurricular activities may be harmful to kids
Speaking: evaluating pros and cons of extracurricular activities, opinions, summer activities for children

2:22

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a man taking notes while learning online with a slogan - do you know how to learn effectively?

Vocabulary: retention, engagement, to track progress, feedback, cramming
Vocabulary: expressions with “learn” (learn by heart, learn the hard way, learn by doing, learn the basics, learn your lesson)
Video: Spaced repetition: the most powerful study technique

2:32

a mentor showing an apprentice how to operate a machine and a slogan - is going to university always the best choice?

Vocabulary: on-the-job, in-demand, hands-on
Reading: routes to take after high-school
Video: apprenticeships vs university: which is best?

5:56

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a person with a notepad and a laptop and a slogan - how to set smart goals

Collocations: verb + goal
Video: How to set SMART language learning goals
Speaking: conversation questions about languages and language learning, set language-learning goals

4:23

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a photo of the globe with a post-in english on it, and a slogan - how did english become a lingua franca?

Vocabulary: collocations (language barrier, mother tongue, lingua franca)
Functional language: talking about language ability
Speaking: questions, improve your English checklist

6:11

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a person at the beach holding a stone with "gapyear "written on it and a slogan - the benefits of gap years

Vocabulary: gap year experiences (volunteering, backpacking, internship)
Expressions: it’s up to you, swim against the stream, take a breather
Phrasal verbs: end up, figure out, let sb. down

5:27