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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 photo of a pink ribbon and a slogan "learn more about Breast Cancer Awareness Month"

Pink October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This English lesson is dedicated to Pink October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is most suitable for B2-level learners and explores the history of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Students develop the language needed to discuss health awareness campaigns, screening programmes, risk factors, and ways to improve access to healthcare.

B1 / B2

Health ESL lesson plans

6:17

a photo of varuses and a slogan "what are the chances of another pandemic happening?"

Will there be another pandemic in your lifetime?

This B2-level worksheet provides an engaging, educational resource for students to learn about pandemics, infectious diseases, and global health issues.They learn essential vocabulary and talk about symptoms, treatment and vaccination.

B2 / C1

Health ESL lesson plans

6:07

2 elderly people enjoying their day, and a slogan "how to increase your healthspan"

Lifespan vs healthspan

This ESL lesson plan explores the difference between lifespan and healthspan, helping learners discuss how long people live versus how long they stay healthy. Through guided speaking tasks, vocabulary development, and video-based listening practice, students examine topics such as longevity, chronic disease, preventative care, and healthy aging habits.

B2 / C1

Health ESL lesson plans

7:40

Medical tourism

In this ESL worksheet, students explore medical tourism, learning how to discuss healthcare services, preventive care, treatment options, and cross-border medical travel.
This lesson is best suited for B2-level learners and is ideal for students interested in health, wellness, and global travel, or anyone preparing to study or work in an English-speaking healthcare environment.

B2 / C1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans, Health ESL lesson plans

4:02

a lot of pills and a slogan "How can we solve the antibiotic resistance crisis?"

Antibiotics vs superbugs

This ESL lesson is best suited for B2 level learners. It explores the critical issue of antibiotic resistance and its growing impact on public health, science, and modern medicine

Students learn collocations related to medicine and antibiotics.

B2 / C1

Health ESL lesson plans

5:00

a person in bed with the flu and a slogan "flu symptoms, treatment and prevention"

Flu season essentials

Vocabulary: flu symptoms and collocations
Reading: a package leaflet for ibuprofen
Video: Differences between Flu A and Flu B: symptoms, treatment and prevention

B1 / B2

Health ESL lesson plans

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First aid

Vocabulary: items found in a first aid kit
Vocabulary: verb+ noun collocations related to first aid (dress a wound, put on a bandage/a plaster/a cast, administer medication, perform the Heimlich maneuver/CPR, secure the airway)
Grammar: past modals for deduction (must have, could have, might have, can’t have + past participle)

B2 / C1

Health ESL lesson plans

6:40

Health myths

Vocabulary: expressions related to health myths (old wive’s tale, to debunk a myth, snake oil remedy, common misconception)
Speaking: health myths, alternative medicine
Video: Medical myths debunked

B2 / C1

Health ESL lesson plans

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