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.
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.
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.
How to Crush Your Next Speech
B2 lesson on public speaking skills. Learn presentation vocabulary, read speech tips article, practice impromptu talks, overcome stage fright.
Essential Phrasal Verbs for Business English
B2 lesson on business phrasal verbs. Learn step down, shake up, measure up, etc. Practice with CEO story, listening tasks, workplace scenarios.
Saving Coral Reefs
B1 lesson on coral reefs and ocean conservation. Learn marine vocabulary, watch Coral Vita video, discuss climate change, practice role play interviews.
Why Simple Technology Could Be the Answer
B1 lesson on simple technology and the Light Phone. Learn tech vocabulary, watch video, discuss minimalism, design simplified smart devices.
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Ride A Motorcycle
This B2 level ESL lesson on why most shouldn't buy motorcycles includes speaking activities, listening to 5 audio clips, vocabulary practice, and discussions.