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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 person in bed with the flu and a slogan "flu symptoms, treatment and prevention"

Vocabulary: flu symptoms and collocations
Reading: a package leaflet for ibuprofen
Video: Differences between Flu A and Flu B: symptoms, treatment and prevention

 

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a man hanging from the roof after putting up Christmas decorations, and a slogan "tips to prevent accidents and injuries during the Christmas period"

Vocabulary: adjectives related to safety and collocations
Speaking: evaluating risks, talking about situations that are safe-unsafe, and what to do if your Christmas tree catches fire
Video: Holiday fire safety tips

3:59

a photo of an ace castle and a slogan "which winter festival would you most like to visit?"

Vocabulary: verbs (stroll, wander, dive into, soak in, delve into, indulge in, sample)
Vocabulary: adjectives (dazzling, awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, quirky, cozy)
Speaking: comparing winter and summer festivals, conversation questions, design your own winter festival

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a photo with a clock and a notepad with "new year, new me" written on it and the slogan "How to build new habits

Collocations: verb + noun collocations with the words “goal”, “routine”, “habit”, and “New Year’s resolutions”
Useful expressions: making New Year’s resolutions and creating an action plan
Video: How to make New Year’s resolutions that last

3:07

people skiing and a slogan "how is climate change affecting winter sports"

Vocabulary: winter sports, protective gear, clothes and footwear, equipment, facilities
Video: Winter sports and climate change
Speaking: discussing winter sports, climate change, and winter

2:12

Mariah Carey at a Christmas concert with a slogan "All I want for Christmas is ..."

Vocabulary: words related to Christmas (e.g. mistletoe, sleigh, stocking)
Vocabulary: songs (e.g. a cover, a smash hit, the charts, a timeless record)
Listening: Christmas songs, “All I want for Christmas”, How Mariah Carey became the Queen of Christmas

3:33

christmas drinks in glass and on a table and a slogan"eggnog, Christmas punch, or mulled wine?"

Vocabulary: spices
Vocabulary: things around the kitchen
Consufing words: cooking (recipe/receipt/prescription; simmer/boil, stir/remove)

5:00

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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