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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!

a woman presenting a business pitch and a slogan "how to mkae a successful business pitch"

Would your business survive Dragons’ Den?

Vocabulary: abbreviations and financials (ROI, IP, USP, gross and net profit, pre-revenue, sales forecast, valuation, burn rate, equity)
Functional language: expressions for business pitches
Videos: 2 Dragons’ Den pitches about fashion

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

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a photo reading "world record" and a slogan "Guinness world records"

And the weirdest world record is… (superlatives)

Vocabulary: collocations with “record” (set a record, hold a record, break a record, beat a record, on record)
Vocabulary: adjectives to describe records (e.g. silly, weird, impressive, ridiculous, jaw-dropping)
Grammar: superlatives

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

6:21

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

4:17

a mentor showing an apprentice how to operate a machine and a slogan - is going to university always the best choice?

Apprenticeships vs university

Vocabulary: on-the-job, in-demand, hands-on
Reading: routes to take after high-school
Video: apprenticeships vs university: which is best?

B2 / C1

Education ESL lesson plans

5:56

hard skills vs soft skills puzzle pieces and a slogan - what soft skills do you have?

Hard skills vs Soft skills

Vocabulary: hard skills and soft skills
Functional language: expressing ability
Writing: cover letter

A2 / B1

Business ESL lesson plans

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a person at the beach holding a stone with "gapyear "written on it and a slogan - the benefits of gap years

Should you take a gap year

Vocabulary: gap year experiences (volunteering, backpacking, internship)
Expressions: it’s up to you, swim against the stream, take a breather
Phrasal verbs: end up, figure out, let sb. down

B1 / B2

Education ESL lesson plans

5:27

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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