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:

three women chatting over coffee, and a slogan "are you good at making small talk?"

Small talk (making questions)

Vocabulary: small talk, build rapport, talk to strangers, keep the conversation going
Grammar: questions (open-ended questions, yes/no questions, follow-up questions)
Speaking: conversation questions, role-play, discussing photos

A2 / B1

Business ESL lesson plans

2:02

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a Day of the Dead sugar skull and a slogan "How is the Day of the Dead celebrated?"

Day of the Dead

Vocabulary: words related to the Day of the Dead
Word formation: celebrate, symbolize, die, remember, offer
Speaking: quiz, conversation questions

A2 / B1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

5.30

businessmen running to illustrate business competition and a slogan - why is competition important in business

Competition

Confusing words: competence, competition, and competitor
Vocabulary: collocations (e.g.business model, industry trends, profit margin, customer loyalty, market share)
Vocabulary: verb + noun collocations (launch a product, stay competitive, target customers, dominate the market)

A2 / B1

Business ESL lesson plans

1:30

autumn scene in yellow tones and a sloga - is fall the best season?

Why we love fall

Vocabulary: autumn/fall (crisp air, harvest, chilly, foggy, foliage)
Grammar: difference between the verbs “to be” and “to get”
Video: Why we love fall

A2 / B1

Environment ESL lesson plans

3:00

people working in a team with a slogan - are you a team player

Teamwork

Vocabulary: collocations about teamwork
Grammar: should and shouldn’t
Functional language: asking for help, agreeing to help and politely saying no

A2 / B1

Business ESL lesson plans

1:36

hard skills vs soft skills puzzle pieces and a slogan - what soft skills do you have?

Hard skills vs Soft skills

Vocabulary: hard skills and soft skills
Functional language: expressing ability
Writing: cover letter

A2 / B1

Business ESL lesson plans

1:52

a young man lounging on a bed on a balcony and a slogan - is a staycation as enjoyable as a vacation

Are staycations the new vacations?

Vocabulary: staycation ideas
Grammar: talking about the future (future simple, future with “going to”, and present continuous)
Speaking: conversation questions, creating and continuing a dialogue, evaluating ideas, making plans

A2 / B1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

1:47

FREE

items used to celebrate St Patrick's Day, and a slogan - do you know the history of St Patricks Day?

Saint Patrick’s Day

Video: St. Patrick’s Day: Bet You Didn’t Know
Grammar: passive voice
Speaking: St. Patrick’s Day history and tradition, Irish culture

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.