mental health

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

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a photo of a dog and a slogan - "How do pets improve our mental health?"

Pets

Vocabulary: pet care, having fun with your pet, mental health benefits of having a pet
Video: “7 ways having a pet can improve your mental health”
Speaking: animals in our lives, responsibilities of having a pet, how to have contact with animals if you can’t have a pet

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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an image saying "yeas, I can", and a slogan "How cna you boost your self-confidence?

Self-confidence

Vocabulary: self-confidence (empowered, self-esteem, face challenges head-on, pep talk)
Functional language: expressions to motivate and encourage someone
Vocabulary: words starting with self (self-care, self-defense, self-respect, self-awareness, self-control, self-doubt)

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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a woman in a sensory deprivation tank doing floatation therapy and a slogan - would you try a sensory deprivation tank?

Beyond the senses: exploring floatation tanks

Speaking: brainstorming vocabulary related to the senses, conversation questions
Video: How sensory deprivation and floating impacts the brain
Vocabulary: verbs related to the different senses (stare, gaze, eavesdrop, overhear, nibble, devour)

B2 / C1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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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

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a photo of a woman in a field conveying feelings of calmness, and a slogan - how much time do you spend in nature?

The benefits of being in nature

Vocabulary: collocations with the verbs alleviate, boost, soak in, brighten up, and soothe
Vocabulary: nature sounds
Speaking: conversation questions, brainstorming

B1 / B2

Environment ESL lesson plans, Lifestyle ESL lesson plans, Health ESL lesson plans

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a woman writing things in her journal in a relaxing atmophere and a slogan - time for reflection!

End of the year reflection

Vocabulary: accomplishment, personal development, growth, goals
Video: Simon Sinek on how reflection informs personal growth
Speaking: conversation questions, memorable experiences, habits

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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a person drawing a mandala symbol and a slogan - have you tried art therapy?

The healing power of art

Vocabulary: art supplies
Video: the mental health benefits of art
Idioms: colors (tickled pink, see red, in a dark place)

B1 / B2

Art ESL lesson plans

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