Business ESL lesson plans

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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!

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an image saying "find a niche", and a slogan "niche vs mass market businesses

The riches are in the niches

This ESL worksheet on niche businesses and specialized markets is based on examples of businesses that focus on unique products, services, or customer segments

It is ideal for high B1 and B2-level English learners who are interested in entrepreneurship, business strategy, and consumer trends, as well as professionals who would like to find their niche.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

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a person about to burst a bubble, and a slogan "It the AI bubbble going to burst soon?"

Is the AI boom a bubble?

With this ESL lesson plan, students will explore artificial intelligence (AI), market bubbles, and disruptive innovations. They will analyze historical economic bubbles and practice using business and investing terminology.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Technology ESL lesson plans

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a photo of many wheels moving and a slogan "how to optimize your workflows"

Business processes

This ESL lesson introduces learners to business processes across differrent departments. Designed for intermediate learners, the lesson builds workplace vocabulary, develops communication skills for describing tasks and workflows, and enhances students’ ability to explain and reflect on real-world business systems.
The language focus is on sequesncing, passive voice and imperatives.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

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a magnifying glass with the word "government" and a slogan "how to improve public services"

Should the government be run like a business?

This ESL lesson explores whether governments should be run like businesses, encouraging learners to think critically about public services, bureaucracy, and the differences between public and private sector values.

Throughout the lesson, students build vocabulary related to governance, efficiency, and economic systems, analyze real-world examples, and reflect on the role of government in serving the public good.

B2 / C1

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