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.
City Life: Stories & Experiences
B1 city life lesson exploring urban neighborhoods through personal stories, vocabulary practice & creative discussion activities for intermediate ESL.
The Michelin Guide
B2 Michelin Guide lesson exploring restaurant ratings, fine dining vocabulary & the surprising tire company origin story through video & discussion.
Smartwatches: Are They as Smart as We Think?
C1 smartwatch lesson exploring wearable tech benefits, privacy concerns & technological dependency through articles, vocabulary & debate activities.
The Future of Coffee
B2 video lesson exploring climate change impacts on coffee. Includes vocabulary, debates, and discussion for upper-intermediate ESL students.
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.
The Happiest Country
B2 ESL lesson about Finland's happiness ranking. Explore well-being factors, debate wealth versus relationships, and discuss life satisfaction concepts.
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.
The Origins and Meaning of Memes
Explore meme culture with this C1 ESL lesson. Students analyze origins, practice advanced vocabulary, and create memes.
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.