ESL Lesson Plans for Adults
Everything you need for solid ESL lessons with adults, all in one spot. Filter by level (A2, B1, B2, C1), format (article, audio, video-based), category, or topic. Find what works for your class and go in prepared.
Meet The Humanoid Robot
Robots that walk, run, and cook? A2 students will love this lesson plan about the Unitree G1 humanoid robot and what it can do.
Small Talk
Small talk doesn't have to be awkward. This B1 lesson teaches follow-up questions, open-ended conversation, and everyday English.
Why We Remember Unfinished Tasks
Ever wonder why unfinished tasks keep bugging you? This B1 productivity lesson on the Zeigarnik Effect explains exactly that.
Are Coachella and Burning Man Facing Decline?
Are Coachella and Burning Man losing their edge? A B2 lesson plan on festival culture, ticket economics, and changing music habits.
Tourists, Go Home
Why are locals saying "tourists, go home"? B2 students explore overtourism through video, case studies, and a vocabulary lesson.
Going for a Hike
Fresh air, trails, and good conversation. This B1 hiking lesson builds outdoor vocabulary and gets students talking about nature.
The Power of Pausing
Ever noticed how a well-timed pause changes everything? This B2 public speaking lesson teaches students the power of pausing.
Money, Happiness, & Hedonic Adaptation
Do we stop getting happier after a certain income? Find out in this C1 lesson on hedonic adaptation, money, and happiness research.
Tech in Daily Life
Smartphones, laptops, blenders, and more. This A2 lesson plan teaches everyday tech vocabulary through pictures, reading, and listening.
What is Mpox?
Mpox, vaccines, and public health all in one B2 lesson. Students read, learn medical vocabulary, and debate real-world health topics.
Finding Direction in Your 20s
Your B2 students will love this lesson plan about finding direction in your twenties, with vocabulary, video, and real-talk discussion.
At the Pharmacy
Help B1 learners feel confident at the pharmacy with this lesson plan on medicine vocabulary, dialogues, and role-play practice.
Is It Even a City?
Teach your B1 students sarcasm and exaggeration with a funny video roasting Oslo. Great for speaking, writing, and city vocabulary.
Are You a Victim of Brainrot?
What happens when internet slang takes over real conversation? This C1 lesson explores brainrot through reading, vocab, and debate.
Grocery Shopping
A2 grocery shopping lesson with supermarket vocabulary, matching activities, sentence practice, and speaking about shopping habits.
Interior Design Tips
B2 interior design lesson with vocabulary, a video on decorating tips, listening practice, and speaking activities about home style.
That Annoying Friend
A2 lesson about making excuses and dealing with annoying friends. Includes a fun video, role-plays, and vocabulary practice.
Rating Breakfast Around the World
B1 lesson about breakfast around the world with food vocabulary, video activities, and speaking practice about cooking and recipes.
AI & Tech Idioms
B2 lesson on AI and tech idioms like "game changer" and "pull the plug." Includes matching, gap-fills, and speaking practice.
The Dark Side of Airbnb
C1 lesson on Airbnb privacy and hidden cameras. Watch CNN investigation, learn advanced vocabulary, discuss rental safety, detection techniques.