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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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a person working ona piece of furniture and a slogan "what are the most profitable items to flip?"

The business of flipping

This ESL worksheet focuses on flipping items for profit and reselling second-hand goods. Students learn useful vocabulary, discuss buying and selling experiences, explore different ways to source items and how to increase an item’s market value, and practice writing a listing.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans

6:00

a photo of a pink ribbon and a slogan "learn more about Breast Cancer Awareness Month"

Pink October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This English lesson is dedicated to Pink October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is most suitable for B2-level learners and explores the history of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Students develop the language needed to discuss health awareness campaigns, screening programmes, risk factors, and ways to improve access to healthcare.

B1 / B2

Health ESL lesson plans

6:17

mooncakes and a slogan "learn about the moon festival!"

Moon Festival (Mid-autumn festival)

This ESL lesson explores the Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, and introduces B1-level learners to the traditions, legends, vocabulary, and cultural practices connected with this celebration.

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

4:29

a moving van and boxes and a slogan"can moving house ever be stress-free?"

Moving House: How to Make It Easier

This ESL worksheet focuses on moving house and practical English for relocating to a new home. It is most suitable for B1-level learners. Students learn useful collocations for preparing for a move, talk about moving experiences and common moving-day problems, and work with a moving-house checklist.

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

3:57

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a photo of dolly parton and a slogan pay tribute to dolly parton - the queen of country"

Remembering Dolly Parton: Music, kindness, and legacy

Pay tribute to Dolly Parton with this breaking news ESL lesson after the recent passing of the legendary American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist. Students explore Dolly Parton’s remarkable life and career while developing their speaking, listening, vocabulary, and discussion skills.

B1 / B2

Art ESL lesson plans

3:51

a person playing the guitar and a slogan "is early specialization the best way?"

The 10,000-hour myth: How to master a skill

This B2–C1 English lesson on how to master a skill explores what really helps people become good at something. Students discuss factors that influence skill development. The lesson also challenges the popular 10,000-hour rule and introduces the ideas of sampling, specialization, kind and wicked learning environments, and cross-domain thinking. Students learn useful English expressions to talk about skill development.

B2 / C1

Education ESL lesson plans

5:45

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

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