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.

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City Life: Stories & Experiences

B1 city life lesson exploring urban neighborhoods through personal stories, vocabulary practice & creative discussion activities for intermediate ESL.

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The Michelin Guide

B2 Michelin Guide lesson exploring restaurant ratings, fine dining vocabulary & the surprising tire company origin story through video & discussion.

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Smartwatches: Are They as Smart as We Think?

C1 smartwatch lesson exploring wearable tech benefits, privacy concerns & technological dependency through articles, vocabulary & debate activities.

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The Future of Coffee

B2 video lesson exploring climate change impacts on coffee. Includes vocabulary, debates, and discussion for upper-intermediate ESL students.

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How Consumerism Ruins Our Planet and Finances

C1 ESL lesson on consumerism's environmental and financial impact. Explore advanced vocabulary, analyze spending habits, and debate sustainability.

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The Happiest Country

B2 ESL lesson about Finland's happiness ranking. Explore well-being factors, debate wealth versus relationships, and discuss life satisfaction concepts.

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Why This IKEA Table is in Every Household

B2 ESL lesson about IKEA furniture and sustainable consumer choices. Explore throwaway culture and environmental impact through engaging activities.

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How to Give Up Coffee

Teach C1 students how to give up coffee with this advanced ESL lesson on caffeine addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and healthy lifestyle changes.