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.
Back in Time: Reunions
This B2 lesson plan combines reading, speaking, and vocabulary activities on reunions. Students read stories, analyze vocabulary, discuss, and role-play.
A Guide to Euphemisms
Master euphemisms with B1 students. Learn polite alternatives for sensitive topics like death, job loss, and appearance through dialogues and activities.
Getting a Pet
Explore pet ownership with B1 students. Discuss responsibilities, costs, and lifestyle fit. Practice decision-making vocabulary and debate ethics.
What Makes You Happy?
Explore happiness with this A2 lesson on daily joy, listening to personal stories, and discussing mood-lifting activities in simple English.
Swamped by too much info?
Learn to manage information overload with this B2 lesson on digital content consumption, FOMO, and the noise bottleneck concept.
Exploring Hobbies
A2 hobbies lesson for elementary learners. Practice vocabulary for free-time activities, express likes and dislikes in English conversation.
How to Express Opinions
Practical lesson on opinion expression with sentence starters, debate task, and practice questions for B1 students.
Escaping the Grip of Routine
B2 lesson on breaking routines through adventure. Watch inspiring video, practice vocabulary about time and change, discuss work-life balance.
At the Airport
Pre-intermediate A2 ESL lesson on airport vocabulary and travel procedures with dialogues, sequencing practice, and discussions.
Useful Everyday Phrases
Pre-intermediate A2 ESL lesson on everyday English phrases including greetings, polite expressions, and conversational responses.
Makeup Routine
Explore makeup routines and beauty standards in this B1 intermediate lesson with vocabulary practice, celebrity video content, and engaging debate activities.
Using the Phone
Learn essential phone vocabulary and communication skills in this engaging A2 pre-intermediate ESL lesson about smartphones and mobile technology.
Your Boring Life is Beautiful
Find beauty in ordinary life with this B1 ESL lesson. Students practice gratitude vocabulary and share meaningful memories through storytelling.
Building Meaningful Friendships
Read about authentic friendships in this C1 article. Students explore social risk-taking and the pursuit of deep meaningful connections.
Cooking & Recipes
Learn cooking vocabulary and recipe instructions with this B1 intermediate ESL lesson featuring Jamie Oliver videos and practical kitchen tasks.
On the Road
Learn driving vocabulary and road safety in this B1 lesson with car parts, phrases, stories, and discussions about safe driving for intermediate students.
The Decline of QR-code Menus
Explore the decline of QR code menus with this C1 advanced lesson featuring authentic content, vocabulary building, and critical discussion tasks.
Metaphors & Similes
Master everyday metaphors and similes with this creative B1 lesson. Practice figurative language through engaging activities and speaking tasks.
City Life: Stories & Experiences
B1 city life lesson exploring urban neighborhoods through personal stories, vocabulary practice & creative discussion activities for intermediate ESL.
The Happiest Country
B2 ESL lesson about Finland's happiness ranking. Explore well-being factors, debate wealth versus relationships, and discuss life satisfaction concepts.