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PRE-INTERMEDIATE AND INTERMEDIATE (A2 / B1) ESL LESSON PLANS

The video-based ESL lesson plans in this category are tailored to A2-B1 level students. Each lesson features a short video, essential vocabulary, and a wealth of communicative activities, providing a rich and engaging language learning experience. Topics cover both General English and Business English, catering to a wide range of language learning needs.

PRE-intermediate and intermediate ESL lesson plans:

a parent putting up a note "back to school", and a slogan "getting ready for the new school year"

Back to school: a parents’ guide

This A2–B1 ESL lesson focuses on back-to-school routines, school preparation tips for parents, and family life during the school year. Students learn practical vocabulary for school supplies, daily routines, and getting ready for the new school year while discussing common back-to-school challenges and responsibilities.

A2 / B1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans, Education ESL lesson plans

1:51

a person using a calculator and a slogan "explore te tasks of different accounting professionals!"

A day in the life of an accountant

This A2–B1 ESL lesson is focused on careers in accounting and finance. Students learn essential vocabulary related to bookkeeping, payroll, tax, auditing, and financial reporting while exploring the daily responsibilities of different accounting professionals.

A2 / B1

Business ESL lesson plans

2:43

a photo of ice cream scoops and a slogan "ice cream around the world"

How do you like your ice cream?

This A2–B1 ESL lesson is focused on the topic of ice cream and frozen desserts around the world. Students learn essential vocabulary related to food preparation, textures, and ingredients, explore the history of ice cream and global ice cream traditions.

A2 / B1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

4:00

a photo saying "payment due", and a slogan "how to negotiate payment terms

Tackling late payments

This B1-B2 ESL worksheet focuses on late payments in B2B transactions and explores the causes, consequences, and negotiation strategies for managing payment terms. Students build essential vocabulary related to invoicing, payment terms, and debt recovery.

A2 / B1

Business ESL lesson plans

3:00

neighbors enjoying their time together, and a slogan "what makes a good neighbor?"

Being a good neighbor

This A2–B1 ESL lesson is dedicated to the topic of being a good neighbor and living in an apartment building. Students learn useful vocabulary related to neighbors, housing, and community life.

A2 / B1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

2:30

a photo of a stadium, and a slogan "are you going to follow the 2026 world cup?"

The stadiums of the 2026 World Cup

Vocabulary: stadiums (pitch, stands, concession stands, gates, ticket office, box seat)
Vocabulary: stages of a tournament (group stage, knockout rounds, Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Final)
Speaking: conversaiton questions, comparing different ways to watch a football game

A2 / B1

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

3:23

a photo of pysanky and a slogan "the art of ukrainian easter eggs"

Ukrainian Easter Eggs: The Art of Pysanky

In this A2–B1 ESL lesson on Easter traditions and the art of Ukrainian pysanky, students explore the cultural significance of decorated eggs. They develop vocabulary related to art, crafts, as well as expressions related to sequencing and explaining steps.

A2 / B1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans, Art ESL lesson plans

1:48

a photo of a picnic blanket and a slogan "picnic ideas!

Planning a picnic

This A2-B1 spring ESL lesson focuses on planning a picnic. Learners expand vocabulary related to food, beverages, and picnic essentials, and learn about countable and uncountable nouns.

A2 / B1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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What our lesson plans offer:

  • Engaging Video Content: Immerse your pre-intermediate students in real-world language use with short, informative videos that enhance their language skills and understanding.
  • Useful Vocabulary: Every lesson includes carefully selected vocabulary to build a strong linguistic foundation..
  • Communicative Activities: Keep students actively engaged with the range of communicative activities provided in every lesson that encourage conversation, improving their speaking and comprehension abilities. You can further enhance your lessons with the printable conversation cards, which not only facilitate vocabulary revision but also create opportunities for meaningful discussions with conversation questions suitable for A2-B1 level learners.
  • Online Interactive Activities: The pre-class online interactive activities ensure students are well-prepared for the lesson. These activities are Free for all video-based ESL lesson plans and can be completed without registration.
  • Supplementary Resources: All video-based ESL lesson plans offer links to additional resources, such as videos and articles, to enrich the learning experience and encourage your students to explore the topics further. The links can be found online and are Free for all lessons.

The video-based ESL lesson plans in this category are designed to support pre-intermediate (A2) and intermediate (B1) students as they progress on their language learning journey. These resources are built to encourage participation, improve speaking skills, and enhance comprehension. Explore our collection and provide your students with the tools they need to succeed in learning English.