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Business ESL lesson plans

Video-based lesson plans

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 illustration of the business life cycle, and a slogan "which stage of the business life cycle is your company in?"

Understanding the business life cycle

This Business English lesson explores the business life cycle, helping students understand the different stages a company goes through, from startup to decline.

Students will learn key business vocabulary, discuss examples, and practice language related to entrepreneurship, growth strategies, and business problems.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

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an illustration of delegations and a slogan "are you able to delegate?"

Mastering delegation

This Business ESL lesson helps students develop the language needed to discuss delegation in the workplace.

Students will explore reasons why some people struggle to delegate, learn useful expressions for assigning and following up on tasks, and practice delegation through structured dialogues and role-playing activities.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

5:17

an illustration about insurance and a slogan "Why do we need insurance?"

Insurance

This Business English lesson introduces students to the world of insurance and risk management, helping them develop the language and confidence to discuss financial protection, everyday risks, and types of insurance policies.
Students will learn vocabulary and collocations related to insurance, explore coverage options, and watch a video.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

5:20

a photo showing a race of employees and a slogan "how to manage top performers"

Performance punishment

This Business English lesson focuses on the concept of performance punishment—when top-performing employees are given more work instead of rewards—and its impact on workplace motivation and engagement.
Students will learn words to describe top performers and underperforming employees.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

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a person leaving a review and a slogan "the importance of customer satisfaction surveys"

Customer satisfaction

This lesson is perfect for Business English learners working in or preparing for a career in customer service, hospitality, retail, or any business that involves direct interaction with customers. Students learn collocations about customer service and learn how to create a customer satisfaction survey.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

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an illustration of us and chinese flags and a slogan "free trade vs protectionism"

Trade wars

This Business English lesson explores the topic of trade wars and how global trade policies impact economies, businesses, and consumers. Students will discuss the effects of globalization, tariffs, and protectionism, learn essential economic vocabulary, and watch a video about U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies and their global impact.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

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a photo of a hotel and a slogan "can a hotel be sustainable?"

Sustainable hotels FREE

This FREE intermediate ESL lesson explores the topic of sustainability in the hospitality industry, with a focus on sustainable features in hotels. Students learn essential vocabulary, weigh the pros and cons of various sustainable practices, and watch a video about an eco-friendly hotel.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans, Environment ESL lesson plans

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a person analysing statistics ad a slogan "How to write KPIs"

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Vocabulary: KPIs (customer retention, sales growth, number of resolved tickets, churn rate, net profit margin)
Vocabulary: useful expressions to talk about KPIs
Speaking: discussing, goals, success, and KPIs

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans

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