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.
Interjections You Need to Know
B1 lesson on common interjections. Learn wow, ouch, hmm, psst, etc. Practice with video, dialogues, pronunciation, picture discussions, pair work.
Free Time at Home
Discuss A2 students' free time and favorite activities. Use room pictures for vocabulary, exercises, pair work, group discussions, and room photo homework.
Happy Marriage
B1 ESL lesson on marriage includes a funny video on how men know she’s "the one," vocabulary practice, and a debate, sparking lively discussions.
Renting an Apartment
B2 lesson on renting apartments abroad featuring houseboat living article. Practice housing vocabulary, debates, and real-world rental discussions.
Making Friends as an Adult
Engaging B1 lesson about making friends as an adult. Students practice friendship vocabulary, discuss social connections, and share experiences.
How to Watch TV Shows Without Subtitles
Help B2 students improve English listening through TV shows. Practical strategies for watching without subtitles and understanding natural speech.
Daily Grind
Explore work stress and routines in this B1 lesson with animated short film ESC, daily grind vocabulary, and work-life balance discussions.
Somewhere in South Africa
Explore South Africa in this B1 lesson with Trevor Noah videos, facts about the Rainbow Nation, tourism vocabulary, and adventure activities.
Expressing Feelings Using Emojis
A2 lesson teaching 18 feelings with emojis, gap-fill stories, intonation practice, and games perfect for beginners learning emotion vocabulary.
Sports, Equipment & Idioms
Teach sports vocabulary and idioms with this A2 lesson featuring 15 sports, equipment matching, and games like 20 questions for beginners.
How to Start Thinking in English
Learn how to think in English naturally with this B1 lesson covering journaling, mental practice techniques, and speaking activities for intermediates.
What Are You Wearing?
Teach clothing vocabulary with this engaging A2 lesson covering fabrics, patterns, and describing outfits through speaking and online shopping tasks.
Should You Tip?
Learn about tipping culture worldwide in this B1 lesson plan with video, service vocabulary, and customer scenarios.
Different Ages & Stages of Life
Learn essential age and life stage vocabulary in this A2 lesson covering expressions from infancy through old age with speaking activities.
What Is a Budget?
Conversational B2 ESL lesson on budgeting: Discuss personal finances, learn 50-30-20 rule, brainstorm budgeting methods, end with a debate.
The Beauty of Spring
Explore spring vocabulary and seasonal experiences in this B1 lesson covering weather, nature, activities, and cultural traditions of the season.
How to Beat Procrastination
Learn strategies to overcome procrastination in this engaging B2 lesson with video, discussion, and practical scenarios.
Surprising Ways to Improve English
Try three surprising methods for English improvement in this B1 lesson. Students read, discuss vocabulary, and share creative language learning strategies.
Colors & Shades
Master color shades vocabulary in this A2 lesson. Learn precise names like teal, salmon, and jade while practicing through games and visual activities.
Do You Sound Rude in English?
Learn to sound polite in English with this B1 lesson on indirect communication. Practice intonation, modal verbs, and softening phrases for friendly requests.
