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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 person in front of a laptop exploring social media platforms, and a slogan "Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, or Twitter?"

This lesson explores social media trends for 2026 and helps learners understand how businesses, creators, and brands can choose the most effective social media platform for their goals.

4:43

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you are your own brand brand building concept and a slogan - build a successful personal brand

Vocabulary: personal branding (professional reputation, career advancement, networking, online presence)
Vocabulary: personal qualities (e.g. integrity, professionalism, humility, determination)
Writing: a mission statement

6:30

an AI model and a slogan "the rise of AI models"

Vocabulary: words related to influencer marketing (sponsored posts, to disclose something, fakery, curated life, to amass a following)
Video: Rise of AI influencers raising ethical concerns
Speaking: conversation questions, role-play, pros and cons

2:35

a woman in a sensory deprivation tank doing floatation therapy and a slogan - would you try a sensory deprivation tank?

Speaking: brainstorming vocabulary related to the senses, conversation questions
Video: How sensory deprivation and floating impacts the brain
Vocabulary: verbs related to the different senses (stare, gaze, eavesdrop, overhear, nibble, devour)

6:15

a phone with many apps installed and a slogan + do you need a socal media detox?

Collocations: social media (e.g. update a profile, share a post, tag someone)
Video: Social Media Detox Tips: How to Quit Social Media Forever
Speaking: discussion statements, questions

4:55