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.
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.
Exploring British Culture
B1 lesson exploring British traditions, tea time history, and UK vs US English differences through videos, quizzes, and cultural discussions.
The Four-Step Guide to Spot Misinformation
C1 lesson teaching the SIFT method to spot fake news, featuring advanced vocabulary, media literacy discussions, and critical analysis activities.
Common Phrases English Speakers Use Daily
B1 lesson on 10 everyday phrases like "put it off" and "go with the flow" with games, videos, and Mad Libs for intermediate learners.
Strategies for Successful Negotiation
Master business English negotiation with this B2 lesson featuring workplace scenarios, key phrases, research-backed tips, and professional role-plays.
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.
Retiring in Your 60s: Impossible Expectation?
Explore retirement planning challenges at C1 level. Students analyze rising costs, changing expectations, and financial realities.
What Do You Do For a Living?
Practice job vocabulary and career conversations with this engaging B1 lesson. Video-based activities help students discuss work and future goals.
The Global Problem of Pirated Software
Examine software piracy's global impact in this advanced C1 lesson with authentic reading, ethics debates, and cybersecurity vocabulary.
Why Unskilled People Think They Are Amazing
Explore the Dunning-Kruger effect in this B2 lesson with TED-Ed video, psychology vocabulary, and self-assessment discussions.
Should You Tip?
Learn about tipping culture worldwide in this B1 lesson plan with video, service vocabulary, and customer scenarios.
Tech & Internet Culture
Explore digital culture vocabulary in this B1 lesson with tech terms, internet slang, and modern career discussions.
How to Stop Buying Stuff
Master consumer behavior vocabulary and smart spending strategies in this practical B2 lesson on avoiding impulse purchases and managing budgets effectively.
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.
Saying Goodbye to Cheap Streaming
Analyze streaming industry economics and consumer behavior in this C1 lesson exploring price increases, profitability challenges, and subscription strategies.
The Beauty of Spring
Explore spring vocabulary and seasonal experiences in this B1 lesson covering weather, nature, activities, and cultural traditions of the season.