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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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an illustration of delegations and a slogan "are you able to delegate?"

Mastering delegation

This Business ESL lesson helps students develop the language needed to discuss delegation in the workplace.

Students will explore reasons why some people struggle to delegate, learn useful expressions for assigning and following up on tasks, and practice delegation through structured dialogues and role-playing activities.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

5:17

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

11:00

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confident business woman, mentor, or a coach, speaking assertively to business people and a slogan - Learn how to be assertive!

Communication styles: assertive vs aggressive

Functional language: aggressive vs assertive expressions
Vocabulary: body language (leaning, pointing, narrowed eyes, clenched jaw)
Video: Assertive vs aggressive communication: know the difference

 

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

4:35

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

an illustration of a heated debate and a slogan "can you spot these dirty debate tactics?"

Why debates turn into arguments

Vocabulary: verb + noun collocations (bring up a topic, get defensive, change the subject, dodge a question), and adjective + noun collocations (ongoing/constructive/heated debate, complex/unresolved issue)
Reading: common logical fallacies and dirty debating tactics
Video: Why debates turn into arguments (and how to fix it)

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

3:15

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 person actively listening to another, and a slogan "how to become a better listener"

The art of listening

Vocabulary: barriers to listening (e.g. distraction, prejudice, information overload)
Confusing words: listen and hear
Expressions: expressions with listen and hear (never hear the end of it, listen with only hald an ear, hear me out, listen to reason)

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

5:06

two business people shaking hands in a meeting and a slogan "Why are business relationships important?"

Business relationships

Vocabulary: stakeholders (customers, suppliers, shareholders, media, government)
Vocabulary: collocations (to acquire/upsell a customer, to bring in business, to build rappport/trust)
Speaking: discussion stakeholders and business relationships

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

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