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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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a photo of the red carpet and a slogan "what is the significance of the met gala?"

The Met Gala 2026

This worksheet focuses on advanced fashion and event-related vocabulary through the lens of the Met Gala 2026, a globally recognized fashion event.
Students will explore themes such as celebrity style, red carpet trends, cultural symbolism in fashion, and the significance of high-profile galas.

B2 / C1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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a book with a light bulb on top, and a slogan "what skills matter most for success?"

Book smarts vs street smarts

This ESL worksheet on book smarts vs. street smarts explores what it really means to be “smart” and which skills matter most for success in real life. Learners discuss and learn key vocabulary for personality adjectives and skills, helping them describe strengths and real-life problem-solving more accurately.

B2 / C1

Business ESL lesson plans, Education ESL lesson plans

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a photo of a stadium, and a slogan "are you going to follow the 2026 world cup?"

The stadiums of the 2026 World Cup

Vocabulary: stadiums (pitch, stands, concession stands, gates, ticket office, box seat)
Vocabulary: stages of a tournament (group stage, knockout rounds, Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Final)
Speaking: conversaiton questions, comparing different ways to watch a football game

A2 / B1

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

3:23

people enjoying a vacation, and a slogan "managing lifestyle creep"

Lifestyle inflation

In this B1-B2 ESL lesson students explore the so-called lifestyle inflation, or lifestyle creep – how people’s lifestyles often become more expensive as their income increases. Learners discuss saving money, spending priorities, financial goals, and the difference between genuine needs and unnecessary luxuries. They also learn and practice the grammar structure “used to” for describing past habits and past situations.

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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a photo of pysanky and a slogan "the art of ukrainian easter eggs"

Ukrainian Easter Eggs: The Art of Pysanky

In this A2–B1 ESL lesson on Easter traditions and the art of Ukrainian pysanky, students explore the cultural significance of decorated eggs. They develop vocabulary related to art, crafts, as well as expressions related to sequencing and explaining steps.

A2 / B1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans, Art ESL lesson plans

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3 oscars statuettes, and a slogan "and the oscar goes to ..."

The Oscars 2026

This ESL lesson is dedicated to the 2026 Oscars. It is focused on speaking, but it also introduces interesting expressions commonly used in relation to the Oscars.
Vocabulary: words related to the Oscars (e.g. a nod, to be snubbed, to take home, an acceptance speech)
Grammar: should/shouldn’t have + past participle
Writing: a film review

B2 / C1

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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a photo of a glass ful of whiskey, and a slogan "Learn about Irish whiskey"

Visiting the Jameson Distillery

In this B1–B2 ESL lesson on Irish whiskey and beverage traditions, students learn about one of Ireland’s most famous distilleries: Jameson. Students expand their vocabulary related to alcohol production, while practising how to talk about flavours and ingredients, and the overall experience of visiting a beverage destination.

B1 / B2

Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

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