soft skills

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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people shaking hands and a slogan "finding the right potential customer"

Sales prospecting skills: Identifying Leads and Building Rapport

This Business ESL worksheet focuses on sales prospecting, building rapport, and conducting effective discovery calls. Students develop practical language for identifying qualified leads, understanding customer needs, handling objections, presenting solutions, and moving conversations toward the next step in the sales process.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

6:00

a book with a light bulb on top, and a slogan "what skills matter most for success?"

Book smarts vs street smarts

This ESL worksheet on book smarts vs. street smarts explores what it really means to be “smart” and which skills matter most for success in real life. Learners discuss and learn key vocabulary for personality adjectives and skills, helping them describe strengths and real-life problem-solving more accurately.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Education ESL lesson plans

4:22

a person who has made a boat form plastic bottles and a sllogan "being resourceful is your superpower!"

Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource

This ESL worksheet explores the concept of resourcefulness. Students learn new vocabulary, and apply strategies to overcome challenges in personal, academic, and professional contexts.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Social issues ESL lesson plans

6:04

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Personal branding

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

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

6:30

2 sticky notes - leadr and manager, and a slogan "the difference between leaders and managers"

Leadership vs management

This ESL worksheet on leadership and management is designed for high B1 and B2-level English learners.
The lesson combines leadership and management vocabulary, personality adjectives used to describe managers and leaders, and speaking activities encouraging learners to think critically about influence, authority, and effective team management.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

5:33

a group of people shaking hands after making a deal and a slogan "are you a good negotiator?"

Negotiation strategies

With this ESL lesson plan, students will learn essential vocabulary and functional language for negotiating in various everyday and business situations. They will practice key negotiation expressions, explore strategies for successful bargaining, and build confidence in discussing offers, counteroffers, and agreements.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

6:06

a person trying to convince another one and a slogan "are you good at persuading people?"

The power of persuasion

This ESL worksheet introduces learners to the psychological principles of persuasion, emphasizing how these techniques are applied in business and everyday decision-making. Throughout the lesson, students explore seven principles of influence through guided vocabulary work, listening tasks, speaking activities, and structured role-plays.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Social issues ESL lesson plans

4:51

a woman multitasking and a slogan "can people really mutlitask?"

The myth of multitasking

This English lesson explores the psychology and productivity of multitasking in today’s fast-paced world. Students reflect on their own habits, examine the pros and cons of dividing attention, and learn how cognitive load impacts focus and efficiency.

The lesson introduces key vocabulary and expressions related to multitasking, distraction, attention span, and mental overload—essential for discussing modern work and study habits.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Social issues ESL lesson plans

3:16