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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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people vacuuming and a slogan "Anything worth doing is worth doing the fun way""

Gamify Your Life: Make Boring Tasks Fun!

With this ESL lesson, students learn how the principles of gamification—such as rewards, progress tracking, competition, and goal-setting—can transform mundane chores into enjoyable activities.

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

5:18

a photo of a moustache and a slogan "raising awareness one moustache at a time"

Movember

Enhance your students’ understanding of men’s health and global awareness campaigns with this comprehensive Movember lesson. Designed for B2-level learners, this resource engages students while raising awareness about important men’s health issues.

B2 / C1

Health ESL lesson plans

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an abstract illustration of intelligence and a slogan - can iq tests accurately measure our intelligence?

Do IQ tests measure our intelligence?

Vocabulary: intelligence (wise, sharp, gifted)
Video: The dark history of IQ tests
Functional language: talking about talents and skills

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans, Education ESL lesson plans

6:09

a photo of people on a roller coaster and a slogan "the psychology of scary fun"

Why do we like being scared?

Discover why humans enjoy scary experiences! This resource combines fear-related vocabulary, discussion, and practical exercises to help learners explore the psychology of fear and the importance of bringing excitement into our lives.

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans

4:29

a photo of the louvre, and a slogan "how did the thieves pull it off?"

Heist of the Century: The Louvre Jewellery Robbery

Engage your ESL students with a breaking news lesson about the recent Louvre jewellery robbery.

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans

3:19

a child crying in the school corridor and a slogan "the short- and long-term impact of bullying"

Bullying: from awareness to action

This ESL worksheet on bullying awareness and prevention helps parents, caregivers, and educators develop the language to discuss bullying, self-esteem, and children’s social well-being. Designed for upper-intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners, it encourages empathy and critical thinking through discussion and reflection activities.

B2 / C1

Social issues ESL lesson plans, Education ESL lesson plans

5:00

a photo of common fair trade producs and a slogan "global trade and ethical consumerism"

Fair trade

This ESL worksheet is most suitable for B2-level students. It helps learners explore global trade, sustainability, and consumer ethics. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to use topic-specific vocabulary accurately in context and understand and discuss ethical trade concepts, including Fairtrade certification, worker conditions, and consumer responsibility.

B1 / B2

Business ESL lesson plans, Social issues ESL lesson plans

4:30

Management Team Scolding an Incompetent Worker at the Office ad and a slogan "is in inability or unwillingness to learn?"

Weaponized incompetence

This advanced ESL worksheet is a highly engaging and relevant resource designed to introduce students to the modern concept of weaponized incompetence. Perfect for C1-C2 learners, this material connects language learning with real-world social and workplace dynamics.

C1/C2

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