motivation

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!

a photo of "yeas you can" written on the sand, and a slogan "how to stay motivated

Motivation

Vocabulary: power through, stick to, perseverance, persistence, stay on task
Functional language: motivation, encouraging reflection, and giving practical advice
Video: “How to stay motivated, according to psychology”

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans, Social issues ESL lesson plans

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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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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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an exhausted person resting their head on their keyboard with a stone with "back to work" written on it and a slogan - how to deal with the holiday blues

Returning to work after a vacation

Vocabulary: idioms and expressions (to get back into the groove of things, back to the grind, post-vacation fatigue, vacation blues, hit the ground running)
Video: Getting over your post-vacation slump
Speaking: conversation questions, brinstorming, role-play

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

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