Olympics

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 the olympic medals and a slogan "the economics of the olympic games"

Is hosting the Olympics worth it?

Vocabulary: hosting the Olympic Games (legacy, repurpose, go over budget, white elephant, underutilized)
Speaking: conversation questions, debate statements, talking about advantages and disadvantages, preparing a presentation
Vocabulary: describing buildings and neighborhoods (fall into disrepair, decrepit, gentrified, up-and-coming, bustling)

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

5:03

a phoro of a women spring olympic games competition and a slogan "which sports should be included in the olympics?"

How are sports chosen for the Olympic Games?

Vocabulary: Olympic sports
Vocabulary: collocations (oversee a sport, conduct drug tests, file a petition, make a comeback, establish a precedent, dispontitue a sport)
Video: How are sports chosen for the Olympic games?

A2 / B1

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

2:53

a photo of medals, pills and syringes, and a slogan "can doping ever be stopped?"

Doping in sports

Reading: famous cases involving performance-enhancing drugs
Vocabulary: banned substances, test positive for, be stripped of, be disqualified, sever ties with, be banned for life, tarnish your reputation
Video: Gene therapy and the future of doping in sport

B2 / C1

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans, Health ESL lesson plans

5:17

people skiing and a slogan "how is climate change affecting winter sports"

Winter sports

Vocabulary: winter sports, protective gear, clothes and footwear, equipment, facilities
Video: Winter sports and climate change
Speaking: discussing winter sports, climate change, and winter

B1 / B2

Environment ESL lesson plans, Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

2:12

an track athlete and a slogan - money managing tips

Financial tips for athletes

Vocabulary: money in sport (endorsements, broadcasting rights, sponsorships)
Vocabulary: salaries (make a living, make ends meet, under/overpaid)
Video: 3 money tips for athletes

B1 / B2

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

2:14

a person jumping in mountains ans a slogan - what can we learn from sports psychology

Using sports psychology to improve our everyday lives

Vocabulary: personality traits (resilience, self-confidence, drive, humility)
Mini grammar: the+comparative….., the+comparative
Video: “4 secrets from sports psychology you can use in everyday life”

B1 / B2

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

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