Lifestyle ESL Lesson Plans
Tired of high-stress topics? Jump into this section! It’s basically the English version of a fun coffee chat. We talk about all the personal stuff: your students’ favorite hobbies, their daily routines, who they look up to, and what they wear. It’s perfect for breaking the ice and getting those shy students to open up, because everyone has a life to share! You’ll love how easy these classes run.
What Kind of Driver Are You?
C1 lesson analyzing driving behavior, road rage, and safety. Students discuss traffic situations and explore global road etiquette.
Climbing Mount Everest
B2 lesson about climbing Mount Everest with vocab for altitude, gear, and training. Includes real audio from mountain guides and discussions about risk.
The World Without Fear
What if nobody felt fear? B1 students explore that question with phobia vocabulary, video tasks, and debates in this lesson.
Getting to Know Each Other
First lesson icebreakers, personal profiles, and speaking games fill this A2 ESL lesson plan for getting to know each other.
How to Choose Jeans
Jeans vocabulary, a TikTok on denim quality, and debates on style trends make this B2 ESL lesson plan practical and fun to teach.
Economy or Business Class?
Flight vocabulary, short videos on seat classes, and a dream airline project power this B1 ESL lesson plan on air travel.
You Don’t Need a New Car
Old cars, nostalgia, and twelve B2 vocabulary phrases drive this ESL lesson plan about why newer does not always mean better.
Is Your Tone Passive-Aggressive?
This C1 lesson explores passive-aggressive phrases, their meanings, and better alternatives through reading, listening, discussion, and engaging activities.
Living in Amsterdam
Bikes, rain, and daily routines in Amsterdam come alive in this B1 ESL lesson plan with video, vocabulary, and city comparisons.
Raincheck?
Outfit styles, casual slang like "bestie" and "raincheck," and a fun video on canceled plans make this B1 ESL lesson plan a hit with younger learners.
All About Flowers
Teach flower names, buying tips, and bouquet vocabulary with this B1 ESL lesson plan packed with reading, video, and discussion.
Unexpected Taxi Stories
Funny taxi stories from Nepal, Istanbul, and Bali bring this B1 ESL lesson plan on travel vocabulary to life for your students.
How to Invite & Respond
A2 students practice inviting friends and making excuses with this beginner ESL lesson plan full of dialogues and games.
Super Commuting
Super commuting is on the rise. This B2 lesson plan covers commuting vocabulary, a real-life video case, and discussion activities on work-life balance.
6 Struggles of Highly Intelligent People
Explore six struggles of highly intelligent people in this C1 listening lesson. Includes audio clips, vocabulary practice, and a silent debate activity.
Love & Relationships
Help B1 learners talk about love and relationships with this lesson plan. Covers 10 key phrases, a short story, debates, and Valentine's Day discussion topics.
Life in the Darkest Place
Life in total darkness for months? This B1 lesson plan covers polar night vocabulary, two short videos, and speaking activities about extreme winter living.
Finding Your Ikigai
Introduce your B1 students to ikigai with this lesson. Covers purpose and happiness vocabulary, a short video, personal reflection activities, and discussion.
Skiing or Snowboarding?
Skiing or snowboarding? This B1 lesson plan compares both sports with vocabulary practice, a short reading, opinion activities, and a beginner role play.
Winter Activities
Teach A2 students to talk about winter with this lesson plan. Covers 10 winter activities, 3 listening clips, vocabulary matching, and a fun word game.
Solo Travel
Get B1 students talking about solo travel with this lesson plan. Covers travel vocabulary, a short video, and tips for first-time solo travelers.