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.
Why Does Summer Feel So Short?
B2 students explore time perception, nostalgia, and mindfulness in this summer lesson with reading, video, and debate on why summer feels short.
Matcha: What’s Happening?
B2 lesson on the matcha trend and production shortage. Covers cultural vocabulary, reading comprehension, and discussion about tradition versus demand.
Weaponized Incompetence
B2 lesson unpacking weaponized incompetence in relationships. Video explains deliberate task avoidance, gender roles discussion, household labor vocabulary.
Why Do We Wear Heels
Trace high heels from Persian soldiers to feminist debates at B2. History reading, gender norms video, vocabulary for fashion and social pressure explored.
The Brain vs. Big Numbers
B2 students discover why brains misunderstand millions through cognitive science video, number pronunciation practice, and metaphors.
Inside a Train Ride
Explore German train culture, delays, and etiquette at B2. Video about passenger habits, vocabulary for stations and carriages, cross-cultural comparisons.
Spotting a Scam
Students analyze phishing emails, fake calls, and fraud tactics in this B2 scam awareness lesson featuring a police captain outsmarting a phone scammer.
The Rise of Pop-Up Restaurants
Help B2 students discuss pop-up restaurants, food trends, and dining culture. Includes video about chef stories and vocabulary for restaurant concepts.
Polyworking
B2 business English lesson on polyworking and multiple jobs. Includes article about side gigs, financial stress, and vocab for careers and income sources.
Climbing Mount Everest
B2 lesson about climbing Mount Everest with vocab for altitude, gear, and training. Includes real audio from mountain guides and discussions about risk.
Murder Mystery: Who Did It?
Eight clues, five suspects, and one killer to find. This B2 murder mystery ESL lesson plan gets students debating from start to finish.
How to Choose Jeans
Jeans vocabulary, a TikTok on denim quality, and debates on style trends make this B2 ESL lesson plan practical and fun to teach.