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.
Climbing Mount Everest
B2 lesson about climbing Mount Everest with vocab for altitude, gear, and training. Includes real audio from mountain guides and discussions about risk.
Easter Explained
From changing dates to chocolate bunnies, this C1 lesson unpacks Easter through listening clips, religious vocabulary, and debates about tradition.
The World Without Fear
What if nobody felt fear? B1 students explore that question with phobia vocabulary, video tasks, and debates in this lesson.
Murder Mystery: Who Did It?
Eight clues, five suspects, and one killer to find. This B2 murder mystery ESL lesson plan gets students debating from start to finish.
Getting to Know Each Other
First lesson icebreakers, personal profiles, and speaking games fill this A2 ESL lesson plan for getting to know each other.
How to Choose Jeans
Jeans vocabulary, a TikTok on denim quality, and debates on style trends make this B2 ESL lesson plan practical and fun to teach.
Wading Through AI Slop
AI slop, media literacy, and advanced vocabulary like "erode trust" and "churn out" drive this C1 ESL lesson plan on AI content.
Economy or Business Class?
Flight vocabulary, short videos on seat classes, and a dream airline project power this B1 ESL lesson plan on air travel.
You Don’t Need a New Car
Old cars, nostalgia, and twelve B2 vocabulary phrases drive this ESL lesson plan about why newer does not always mean better.
Freelancing
This B2 lesson explores freelancing, covering myths, career-building steps, financial stability, and job security, with listening and debate activities.
Is Your Tone Passive-Aggressive?
This C1 lesson explores passive-aggressive phrases, their meanings, and better alternatives through reading, listening, discussion, and engaging activities.
Living in Amsterdam
Bikes, rain, and daily routines in Amsterdam come alive in this B1 ESL lesson plan with video, vocabulary, and city comparisons.
Eating Sushi Properly
Sushi vocabulary, a step-by-step eating guide, and restaurant role-plays make this A2 ESL lesson plan easy and fun to teach.
Brutalist Architecture
Berlin's boldest concrete buildings drive vocabulary, video analysis, and debate in this C1 ESL lesson plan on Brutalism.
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
Sleep habits, chronotype quizzes, and real comments on procrastination power this B2 ESL lesson plan on bedtime routines.
Raincheck?
Outfit styles, casual slang like "bestie" and "raincheck," and a fun video on canceled plans make this B1 ESL lesson plan a hit with younger learners.
All About Flowers
Teach flower names, buying tips, and bouquet vocabulary with this B1 ESL lesson plan packed with reading, video, and discussion.
Pokémon Cards
Pokémon cards, rare collectibles, and big money debates make this B2 ESL lesson plan a hit with older teens and adults.
Is Vaping Dangerous?
Vaping vs. smoking, medical vocabulary, and heated debates on addiction make this C1 ESL lesson plan one students remember.
Feed Your Microbes
Gut health vocabulary, myth-busting activities, and fermented food research make this B2 ESL lesson plan a hit in any classroom.