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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 moving van and boxes and a slogan"can moving house ever be stress-free?"

This ESL worksheet focuses on moving house and practical English for relocating to a new home. It is most suitable for B1-level learners. Students learn useful collocations for preparing for a move, talk about moving experiences and common moving-day problems, and work with a moving-house checklist.

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a photo of a "welcome back" note "tips for a smooth transition back to work"

This Business English lesson on returning to work after a vacation is designed for intermediate (B1–B2) learners.

It is an ideal lesson to teach after summer, and will encourage students to discuss productivity, stress management, and transitioning smoothly back to work.

For higher-level students, try this lesson: “Returning to work after a vacation“.

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a person doing skydiving, and a slogan "good stress vs bad stress"

Vocabulary: collocations and expressions with “stress” (chronic stress, stress-induced, stress management, stress out)
Confusing words: distress vs de-stress
Speaking: stressful situations, stress management techniques, reframing your perspective

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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)

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a photo of a woman in a field conveying feelings of calmness, and a slogan - how much time do you spend in nature?

Vocabulary: collocations with the verbs alleviate, boost, soak in, brighten up, and soothe
Vocabulary: nature sounds
Speaking: conversation questions, brainstorming

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a person drawing a mandala symbol and a slogan - have you tried art therapy?

Vocabulary: art supplies
Video: the mental health benefits of art
Idioms: colors (tickled pink, see red, in a dark place)

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