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.
Brain Glitches
Discover funny everyday brain glitches, learn useful vocabulary, and discuss how our minds forget, mix up, and play tricks on us.
Are We Ready for AI Glasses?
B2 ESL lesson on smart glasses with video, vocabulary, discussions, and speaking tasks about AI, tech, and future gadgets.
Ikea’s Iconic Furniture
B2 ESL lesson about iconic IKEA furniture: video, vocabulary, reading, discussions, and debates on design, marketing, and timeless furniture.
Quiet Cracking
Workers stay trapped in bad jobs despite fatigue and feeling unheard. This B2 lesson covers quiet cracking symptoms and declining satisfaction.
Table Manners
British etiquette expert shares five dining tips in this B2 lesson. Covers cutlery positions, selfless behavior, and culture shock at the table.
What Makes a Great Leader?
Simon Sinek says courage needs a safety net, not inner strength. This B2 leadership lesson covers vision, integrity, and speaking truth to power.
Hobbies Aren’t Fun Anymore
Why do hobbies feel like work now? This B2 lesson explores productivity guilt, side hustles, and social media's impact on recreation time.
The Hidden Costs of AI
B2 lesson on AI's hidden environmental costs. Covers data center impacts, vocabulary like fossil fuels and skyrocket, plus role-play debates.
What Is the ‘Gen Z Stare’?
B2 lesson on the Gen Z stare and generational communication gaps. Covers vocabulary like formative years and soft skills plus slang research.
Intro to Formula 1
Intro to Formula 1 for B2 learners. Covers race vocabulary like pole position and pit stop with videos, comprehension tasks, and writing activities.
You Say You’re an Artist?
B2 lesson questioning what it means to be an artist. Includes provocative video, vocabulary like muse and priorities, plus manifesto writing task.
Personality Types
Teach the Myers-Briggs system with this B2 lesson covering introvert, extrovert, and six more personality terms plus video and discussion activities.