B1
These B1 lesson plans support intermediate ESL students as they move beyond basic communication. Each lesson plan includes structured speaking, listening, and vocabulary practice that helps learners express opinions more clearly. The lessons focus on realistic topics and are designed to keep B1 students actively engaged throughout the class.
Inside a Modern Office
Tour a TikTok office, discuss open spaces and collaboration, then describe your ideal workplace in this B1 lesson on modern office vocabulary.
Talking to the Police
B1 police interaction lesson with dialogues about traffic stops, noise complaints, and emergencies. Discuss speeding, reporting theft, asking directions.
Unusual Pets, Strong Bonds
Watch an emotional support alligator help his owner, compare unusual pets, and discuss animal bonds in this B1 vocabulary lesson with mental health themes.
Urban Gardening
B1 urban gardening lesson follows Alessandro's London front yard transformation. Plant vocabulary, sustainability discussion, video about nature connection.
How to Stay Focused
B1 lesson on staying focused while studying. Students learn productivity vocabulary, watch a video about adventurous studying, and share their own tips.
The World Without Fear
What if nobody felt fear? B1 students explore that question with phobia vocabulary, video tasks, and debates in this lesson.
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.
Living in Amsterdam
Bikes, rain, and daily routines in Amsterdam come alive in this B1 ESL lesson plan with video, vocabulary, and city comparisons.
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.
Unexpected Taxi Stories
Funny taxi stories from Nepal, Istanbul, and Bali bring this B1 ESL lesson plan on travel vocabulary to life for your students.
Love & Relationships
Help B1 learners talk about love and relationships with this lesson plan. Covers 10 key phrases, a short story, debates, and Valentine's Day discussion topics.