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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 saying "find your ikigai", and a slogan "how to have a long and fulfilling life"

What’s your ikigai (reason for being)?

Vocabulary: harmonious, meaningful, worthwhile, fulfilling, purpose, vocation, joy, spirituality
Reading: The 10 rules of ikigai
Speaking: longevity, retirement, finding a career path, finding your ikigai

 

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

2:59

a photo of a comic colelction, and a slogan "why do we like to colect things?"

Are you a collector or a hoarder?

Vocabulary: expressions related to collecting (trasure trove, prized possession, hard to come by, a rare gem, declutter, hoard)
Video: “Hobby or hoarding: The psychology behind the drive to collect”
Speaking: collecting items, the collectibles market, investing in collectibles

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Lifestyle ESL lesson plans, Art ESL lesson plans

4:05

a person about to give feedback, and a slogan "are you good at giving and receiving feedback?"

Giving and receiving feedback

Functional language: giving positive feedback and praise, identifying gaps, suggesting improvements
Speaking: discussing the importance of feedback in different situations, and practicing giving feedback
Video: “How to give effective feedback to employees (5 tips for managers)”

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

5:14

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 management, stress out)
Confusing words: distress vs de-stress
Speaking: stressful situations, stress management techniques, reframing your perspective

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans, Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

4:37

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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