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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 parent putting up a note "back to school", and a slogan "getting ready for the new school year"

Back to school: a parents’ guide

This A2–B1 ESL lesson focuses on back-to-school routines, school preparation tips for parents, and family life during the school year. Students learn practical vocabulary for school supplies, daily routines, and getting ready for the new school year while discussing common back-to-school challenges and responsibilities.

A2 / B1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans, Education ESL lesson plans

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a child crying in the school corridor and a slogan "the short- and long-term impact of bullying"

Bullying: from awareness to action

This ESL worksheet on bullying awareness and prevention helps parents, caregivers, and educators develop the language to discuss bullying, self-esteem, and children’s social well-being. Designed for upper-intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners, it encourages empathy and critical thinking through discussion and reflection activities.

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans, Education ESL lesson plans

5:00

a group of children and a slogan "getting older without losing your inner child"

What can we learn from children?

This ESL lesson focuses on what adults can learn from children, exploring themes like curiosity, creativity, and emotional intelligence. Learners also build vocabulary around personality traits, practise collocations, and reflect on how to preserve childlike qualities such as wonder, spontaneity, and playfulness as they grow older.

B2 / C1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans, Education ESL lesson plans

5:00

a photo of educational games and a slogan "traditional vs innovative schools"

Alternative education

This ESL worksheet focuses on alternative education systems and key vocabulary related to modern learning methods.
Designed for intermediate to upper-intermediate learners, this resource features reflective speaking exercises to compare traditional and alternative schooling.

B1 / B2

Education ESL lesson plans

5:00

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a father holding his baby in a baby carrier, and a slogan "how long is the paternity leave in your country?"

Paternity leave FREE

Vocabulary: new parents (e.g. to bond, newborn, to cuddle, sleepless nights, tojuggle responsibilities)
Word formation: verbs formed ny adding en- and -en
Speaking: joys and challenges of parenthood, parenting and gender role stereotypes, measures to support new parents

B2 / C1

Social issues 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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Family traditions

Vocabulary: collocations about family traditions (family gathering, family reunion, core values, lasting memories, sense of belonging)
Video: “Family traditions: 9 easy ideas and why they are important”
Grammar: “used to” and “would” to talk about past habits

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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a playground and a slogan - should children be allowed to take more risks?

Are playgrounds too safe?

Vocabulary: playgrounds and childhood games
Vocabulary: parenting (overprotective, risky play, helicopter parents)
Word formation: -proof (waterproof, bulletproof, childproof)

B2 / C1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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