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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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jane goodall and a quote "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."

Jane Goodall: A Life Dedicated to Animals and the Planet

This lesson is focused on renowned primatologist Jane Goodall’s life and contributions to science. Students will learn key vocabulary related to animal behaviour, animal rights, and conservation.

B2 / C1

4:48

a photo of taylor swift, and a slogan "what is Swiftonomics?"

The impact of Taylor Swift

In this lesson, students explore the global phenomenon of Taylor Swift, examining her impact on music, culture, and the economy. Learners expand their vocabulary and analyze Swift’s career, her business decisions, and the economic effects of her tours.

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

6:24

a woman shaking hands with a person she's just met, and a slogan "how to make a great first impression"

First impressions

In this B2-level lesson, students practice how to make and interpret first impressions in both everyday and professional contexts. They will expand their vocabulary by learning personality adjectives and useful expressions for talking about first impressions, and explore the impact of appearance, personality, and body language.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

3:47

people talking at a party, and a slogan "how to meet newpeople and make new friends"

Meeting people

This A2–B1 worksheet on meeting new people includes vocabulary, functional language for greetings and goodbyes, listening, and role-play tasks.
Students learn essential vocabulary and expressions to start conversations, make small talk, build rapport, and apply polite greetings and goodbyes appropriate to different settings.

A2 / B1

Business ESL lesson plans, Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

3:30

a tray with frieds insects, and a slogan "would you dare to try these foods?"

Weird foods from around the world

This ESL worksheet on unusual foods from around the world is most suitable for B2-level English learners who are curious about global cuisine, cultural traditions, and adventurous eating.

The lesson combines vocabulary to describe the texture, smell, and taste of food, functional language to express your opinion about food, and a variety of speaking activities to encourage students to explore cultural diversity and culinary traditions.

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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