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B2

These B2 lesson plans are built for upper-intermediate ESL learners who are ready to discuss ideas in more depth. Each lesson plan develops fluency, critical thinking, and accurate use of advanced vocabulary through meaningful speaking tasks. The lessons work well for discussion-based classes and help B2 students sound more confident and natural.

A solitary figure sits on seaside rocks overlooking the ocean, symbolizing modern singlehood and independence

The Rise of Singlehood

Why are so many people single? This B2 lesson plan on the rise of singlehood uses real stats, video, and debates to get students talking.

Small plane flying over countryside for B2 aviation lesson plan about pilots living in specialized flying communities

Living With Planes

B2 aviation lesson about Air Park, where pilots live with planes. Includes video, vocabulary, discussion, and real aircraft shopping presentation task.

Winter power outage at night showing darkened neighborhood skyline - upper-intermediate ESL lesson plan about blackout survival preparedness

Surviving a Power Outage

Upper-intermediate ESL lesson plan about preparing for winter blackouts with reading, vocabulary practice, survival kit planning, and debate activities.

Young diverse group smiling while lying on beige background representing Korean beauty and skincare culture trends together

K-Culture & K-Beauty

Explore K-beauty's global success in this B2 ESL lesson about Korean skincare, culture, and beauty industry vocabulary with video and discussion activities.

Hands writing goals on post-it notes with coffee - Upper-intermediate ESL lesson on New Year's resolution alternatives

Alternatives to New Year’s Resolutions

B2 ESL lesson on alternatives to New Year's resolutions with article, vocabulary activities, speaking tasks, and critical thinking for upper-intermediate.

Five ceramic coffee mugs with green glaze and foam on beige background for ESL lesson about coffee drinks and café vocabulary

How Coffee Got Its Names

Coffee lesson plan exploring how espresso drinks got their names. Video, vocabulary, café role plays for upper-intermediate ESL students.

Man in Regency-era clothing with tall cream hat and period suit standing on NYC subway platform as train passes by station

He Only Wears Vintage

B2 vintage fashion lesson plan with authentic interview, advanced vocabulary, and discussions about clothing, identity, and self-expression for ESL.

Group of Gen Alpha kids relaxing together outdoors with skateboards, smiling and enjoying the sun — friendly and playful vibe suitable for a Dream Job lesson plan theme.

Gen Alpha: Redefining Dream Jobs

This jobs lesson plan for adults at the B2-level compares childhood dreams with modern work reality, driven by personal stories and real-life aspirations.

People standing indoors with their backs turned, used in a betterclass B2 lesson plan about gender equality and inclusion.

Gender Equality

Teach gender equality with this B2 ESL lesson plan. Includes video, vocabulary, discussion, bias rewriting tasks, and a research homework activity.

An elderly woman sits on her front steps smiling beside her dog. The image represents the What Does Aging Really Feel Like? B2 ESL lesson from betterclass, where students explore how aging affects the body and mind through vocabulary, video analysis, and reflective discussions about empathy, independence, and life experience.

What Does Aging Really Feel Like?

B2 ESL lesson on aging with video, vocabulary, speaking tasks, stereotypes, challenges, and personal reflections on growing older.

A doctor wearing a white coat and holding a clipboard stands in icy water surrounded by snow-covered mountains. Image for a B2 ESL lesson from betterclass titled “The Swedish Prescription,” exploring health habits, cold exposure therapy, and Scandinavian lifestyle trends.

The Swedish Prescription

Engaging ESL lesson on wellness and lifestyle inspired by Visit Sweden’s humorous video. Ideal for B1 or B2 students who love travel and culture.

A small red cabin stands near a calm lake surrounded by tall grass and mountains in the distance. Image for a B2 ESL lesson from betterclass titled Living Off the Grid, focused on sustainability, remote living, and life in New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park.

Living Off the Grid

ESL lesson on living off the grid in New Zealand. Discuss lifestyle, freedom, isolation, and nature with video, vocabulary, and speaking activities.