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A2

These A2 lesson plans are designed for pre-intermediate ESL learners who want to build confidence in everyday English. Each lesson plan focuses on practical vocabulary, clear speaking tasks, and simple grammar used in real-life situations. The activities are easy to run online or in class and help A2 students speak more with less pressure.

eating out esl lesson plan a2

Eating Out

Students practice restaurant vocabulary and taste adjectives in this A2 food lesson with dialogues, readings about global dishes, and speaking activities.

Young professionals collaborating at work - jobs A2 lesson plan cover image showing first workplace experiences and teamwork.

My First Job

Learn to describe first job experiences with A2 vocabulary for work schedules, customer service, and workplace feelings through real stories.

Hand wearing pink glove cleaning blue bathroom tiles with yellow sponge showing A2 cleaning vocabulary lesson in action

Cleaning My Home

A2 lesson plan teaching cleaning vocabulary through stories, pictures, and speaking activities about home routines, tools, and household tasks.

A snowy street with historic buildings showing winter weather esl lesson contextual imagery for A2 learners

Weather in Winter

A2 ESL weather lesson comparing winter across Canada, Spain & Vietnam. Practice winter vocabulary with authentic audio and speaking activities.

Making a Complaint

Making a complaint ESL lesson plan that teaches polite yet assertive language through dialogues, listening activities, and real-world role-plays. A2 level.

A person holding a large red shopping bag and a box in front of their face while standing outdoors; image used for an A2 ESL lesson plan about asking for a discount.

Asking for a Discount

Engaging Black Friday lesson plan with practical shopping esl tasks. Teach discounts, tips and role plays with clear vocabulary and speaking activities.

A bride and groom hold hands on a mountain road with beautiful rocky cliffs behind them. The bride wears a long white dress, and the groom wears a black suit. This image connects to the A2 ESL lesson about weddings by showing a different type of ceremony — an outdoor wedding in nature. It helps students talk about where weddings can take place, what people wear, and how weddings can look different in each culture.

Weddings

Pre-intermediate ESL lesson on wedding traditions with vocabulary, Korean wedding video, speaking tasks, photos, and writing practice for A2 learners.

A woman in red boots walks along the beach beside a child playing near the water. Image for an A2 ESL lesson from betterclass comparing childhood and adulthood, focusing on memories, responsibilities, and daily life.

Childhood vs Adulthood

Fun A2 ESL lesson about childhood vs adulthood with video, vocabulary, role-play, and discussions to build confidence, fluency, and real-life English skills.

A person sitting in a dimly lit room holding a glowing smartphone, suggesting suspense or mystery. Image for an A2 ESL lesson from betterclass titled Scary Story in Messages, where students explore spooky sounds, read text message stories, and create their own Halloween endings.

Scary Story in Messages

A2 ESL lesson about scary stories and spooky texts. Students read, play games, and learn Halloween vocabulary through fun speaking and reading tasks.

autumn weather a2 esl lesson

Sweater Weather

Pre-intermediate ESL lesson on autumn weather. Includes dialogues, weather report, vocab practice, fun activities, and writing about daily weather.

A Special Day

A2 ESL lesson plan for special days and birthdays, boosts speaking skills, vocabulary, and describes parties and feelings.

my people esl lesson

My People

A2 students learn to describe family and friends using words like grateful, siblings, and support with speaking and writing practice.