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.
Would You Try This Fruit?
Would your B1 students eat a fruit that smells like sewage? This lesson plan covers exotic fruit vocabulary, durian, and food descriptions.
Your Morning Routine
Late alarm, cold showers, and skipping coffee. This B1 morning routine lesson gets students talking about habits, health, and choices.
Small Talk
Small talk doesn't have to be awkward. This B1 lesson teaches follow-up questions, open-ended conversation, and everyday English.
Why We Remember Unfinished Tasks
Ever wonder why unfinished tasks keep bugging you? This B1 productivity lesson on the Zeigarnik Effect explains exactly that.
Going for a Hike
Fresh air, trails, and good conversation. This B1 hiking lesson builds outdoor vocabulary and gets students talking about nature.
At the Pharmacy
Help B1 learners feel confident at the pharmacy with this lesson plan on medicine vocabulary, dialogues, and role-play practice.
Is It Even a City?
Teach your B1 students sarcasm and exaggeration with a funny video roasting Oslo. Great for speaking, writing, and city vocabulary.
Rating Breakfast Around the World
B1 lesson about breakfast around the world with food vocabulary, video activities, and speaking practice about cooking and recipes.
Interjections You Need to Know
B1 lesson on common interjections. Learn wow, ouch, hmm, psst, etc. Practice with video, dialogues, pronunciation, picture discussions, pair work.
Saving Coral Reefs
B1 lesson on coral reefs and ocean conservation. Learn marine vocabulary, watch Coral Vita video, discuss climate change, practice role play interviews.
Why Simple Technology Could Be the Answer
B1 lesson on simple technology and the Light Phone. Learn tech vocabulary, watch video, discuss minimalism, design simplified smart devices.
Creativity & Inspiration
B1 lesson on creativity and inspiration. Learn motivation vocabulary, watch video with tips, discuss creative thinking and famous innovators.