life satisfaction

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!

an image of arrows pointing towards the word expectations, and a slogan "dealing with the pressure to conform"

Societal expectations

Vocabulary: milestones, peer pressure, feel accomplished, fulfillment, live up to expectations, fit in, live life on your own terms
Video: Societal expectations
Speaking: social norms, social pressure, peer pressure, dealing with societal expectations, defining success, cultural comparisons

B2 / C1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans, Social issues ESL lesson plans

1:39

a person doing skydiving, and a slogan "good stress vs bad stress"

The upside of stress

Vocabulary: collocations and expressions with “stress” (chronic stress, stress-induced, stress-free, stress management, stress out)
Confising words: distress vs de-stress
Speaking: stressful situations, stress managements techniques, refaming your perspective

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans, Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

4:37

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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

Brain drain

Vocabulary: exodus, diaspora, dead-end career, seek greener pastures, human capital flight, workforce shortage
Video: What is brain drain
Speaking: conversation questions, brainstorming, evaluating options, reacting to statements

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Social issues ESL lesson plans

3:20

life satisfaction

Video-based lesson plans

Societal expectations

The upside of stress

Paternity leave

Mental load and invisible labor

Brain drain

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