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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 lot of pills and a slogan "How can we solve the antibiotic resistance crisis?"

Antibiotics vs superbugs

This ESL lesson is best suited for B2 level learners. It explores the critical issue of antibiotic resistance and its growing impact on public health, science, and modern medicine

Students learn collocations related to medicine and antibiotics.

B2 / C1

Health ESL lesson plans

5:00

a notepad with text "business trends" and a slogan "which trends are here to sty?"

Business trends

This Business English worksheet focuses on current and emerging business trends, guiding learners through vocabulary development about describing trends, listening comprehension, structured speaking activities, and reflective tasks designed to build awareness of how trends shape industries and consumer behaviour.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

3:05

carbon neutral concept and a slogan "are companies buying their way out of responsibility?"

Carbon offsets: greenwashing or genuine commitment?

This ESL worksheet explores key topics around carbon offsets, sustainability, and corporate climate pledges.
Ideal for upper-intermediate learners, this resource includes speaking and vocabulary activities to support language development around climate change, corporate responsibility, net-zero emissions, renewable energy, and greenwashing.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Environment ESL lesson plans

4:37

a magnet named brand attracting people and a slogan "how is your country perceived internationally?"

Nation branding

This ESL lesson plan introduces learners to the concept of nation branding and how countries manage their international image.
Students explore the global reputation of countries and what shapes it.
They reflect on their own country’s brand, discuss cultural exports, and evaluate global perceptions.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

2:24

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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.