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UPPER-INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED (B2 / C1) ESL LESSON PLANS

Explore our collection of advanced level video-based ESL lesson plans, designed for teachers of adult and Business English students. Our goal is to offer a rich resource for educators and learners seeking high-quality, engaging, and effective English language instruction.

Upper-intermediate and Advanced ESL lesson plans:

a calendar of december and a slogan "what does the end of the year look like in the C-suite?"

End of the year – executive style

Vocabulary: the C-suite (CEO, CFO, COO, etc.) and their responsibilities
Vocabulary: performance review, fiscal year, wrap things up, stock price, layoffs
Video: Year End – Executive Style

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

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a person looking at a painting in an art gallery, and a slogan "a banana taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million!"

Priceless or overpriced? The value of art

Vocabulary: expressions related to the purpose of art, and adjectives to describe art
Video: Winning bidder pays $6.2 million for duct-taped banana artwork
Reading: Controversial artworks that sold for millions

B2 / C1

Art ESL lesson plans

2:58

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

a shopping bag full of halloween purchases, and a slogan "how can businesses capitalize on Halloween?"

Seasonal businesses: Halloween edition

This is a Halloween-specific version of the lesson “Seasonality in business”

Vocabulary: describing graphs and charts
Vocabulary: to diversify, multiple revenue streams, pop-up store, to capitalize on, temporary lease
Speaking: seasonal businesses, Halloween, capitalizing on Halloween as a business

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

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What can you expect from our advanced video-based ESL lesson plans?

  • Pre-class activities: To enhance the learning experience, every video-based ESL lesson includes pre-class online activities, ensuring that students arrive prepared and ready to engage with the lesson content. These online activities not only serve as a valuable introduction to the lesson but also allow students to explore key concepts independently, promoting a deeper understanding of the upcoming material.
  • Comprehensive materials: Each lesson consists of 5 to 8 pages of in-class material. In our B2-C1 ESL lesson plans, you'll find advanced-level vocabulary and grammar seamlessly integrated to ensure your students acquire and excel in language skills applicable in real-life contexts. The curriculum is designed to challenge advanced learners and enable them to express themselves with greater precision and confidence. The goal is to equip students with the linguistic tools necessary to navigate complex discussions, professional environments, and a wide range of real-world situations effectively.
  • Video Content: Each lesson plan comes with a short video which will challenge and engage your advanced learners. These videos serve as the focal point for each lesson, sparking discussion and enhancing comprehension. They expose students to a wide range of accents, contexts, and communication styles, making the learning experience both educational and entertaining.
  • Emphasis on communication: Our lesson plans emphasise active communication, providing a range of speaking activities that foster lively classroom discussions, debates, and presentations. This creates numerous opportunities for your students to practise and enhance their speaking skills.These activities encourage students to express their thoughts, engage in thoughtful debates, and present their perspectives effectively. We aim to create a dynamic learning environment where students can confidently use English for real-life communication.
  • Additional resources: To support your teaching objectives, each lesson plan is complemented with additional resources. You can find links to related videos and articles, enabling students to delve deeper into the subject or explore alternative perspectives.These additional resources are designed to broaden students' knowledge and encourage critical thinking.

Incorporate our upper-intermediate and advanced ESL lesson plans into your teaching toolkit, and provide your students with the comprehensive resources and engaging content they need to excel in real-world English communication.