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.
Life in the Darkest Place
Life in total darkness for months? This B1 lesson plan covers polar night vocabulary, two short videos, and speaking activities about extreme winter living.
Shrinkflation
Teach your C1 students about shrinkflation with this lesson plan. Covers 12 vocabulary items, a video on hidden inflation, and Reddit examples.
Finding Your Ikigai
Introduce your B1 students to ikigai with this lesson. Covers purpose and happiness vocabulary, a short video, personal reflection activities, and discussion.
Networking
Professional networking in English with this B2 lesson plan. Covers elevator pitches, follow-up strategies, useful phrases, and role-play scenarios.
AI & Politics
Could AI run a government? This C1 lesson plan covers AI in politics with advanced vocab, an article, hot takes, and a creative party-building activity.
Skiing or Snowboarding?
Skiing or snowboarding? This B1 lesson plan compares both sports with vocabulary practice, a short reading, opinion activities, and a beginner role play.
10 Signs You’re Being Micromanaged
Is your boss a micromanager? This B2 business English lesson plan covers 10 signs of micromanagement with vocab, a video, and hilarious role plays.
Music Genres
Help A2 students talk about music with this lesson. Covers music genres, instrument names, listening clips, and speaking activities about songs and concerts.
Is 10,000 Steps a Day Enough?
Is 10,000 steps really the magic number? This C1 lesson plan covers walking and health with vocab, a video, Jean Beliveau's world walk, and synonym practice.
A No-Buy Year
Kick off the new year with this B2 lesson plan on the no-buy year trend. Covers shopping vocabulary, a listening task, and debates on spending habits.
Dietary Supplements
Are supplements really worth it? This B2 lesson plan covers nutrition myths, supplement vocab, an article with summary tasks, and proofreading practice.
Winter Activities
Teach A2 students to talk about winter with this lesson plan. Covers 10 winter activities, 3 listening clips, vocabulary matching, and a fun word game.
Solo Travel
Get B1 students talking about solo travel with this lesson plan. Covers travel vocabulary, a short video, and tips for first-time solo travelers.
What is Pantone?
Teach color vocabulary and the Pantone Color System with this B2 lesson plan. Includes a video, creative naming activities, and discussion questions.
The Rise & Fall of Real Christmas Trees
Real or fake tree? This C1 lesson plan on Christmas trees gets students debating, building collocations, and pitching their pick.
Carol of the Bells
Ever heard the Ukrainian story behind Carol of the Bells? This B2 lesson plan covers its origins, vocabulary, and holiday traditions.
Street Food
Hot dogs, crepes, bubble tea, and more. This A2 street food lesson helps beginners learn food vocabulary and practice simple questions.
Unwritten Work Rules
What are the unwritten rules at work? This B2 business English lesson plan covers workplace etiquette through listening, vocabulary, and discussion.
How CBD Oil Works
What's the deal with CBD oil? This C1 lesson plan covers how CBD works, key health vocabulary, and gets advanced learners debating.