C1
These C1 lesson plans are created for advanced ESL learners who want to speak with precision and confidence. Each lesson plan challenges students to analyze complex topics, express nuanced opinions, and refine their spoken and written English. The activities encourage deep discussion and help C1 students communicate at a near-native level.
Looking Closer at Art
C1 lesson about art analysis using video commentary on classical paintings to teach advanced vocabulary for discussing symbolism and technique.
Why Gold Matters Now
C1 lesson plan exploring gold prices, investment decisions, and precious metals trading through authentic video about selling jewelry for cash.
Should We Start Eating Insects?
Advanced ESL lesson exploring why insects disgust Western cultures. Includes BBC article, vocabulary, sustainability debates, and cultural food ethics.
Cheesy Christmas Movies
Advanced Christmas ESL lesson examining predictable holiday movies, cultural stereotypes, and relationship narratives for C1 students.
What If Your Phone Is Gone?
Advanced ESL lesson plan on phone security for C1 students. Article-based with critical thinking tasks, vocabulary, short video, and roleplay activities.
Military Origins of Modern Clothing
C1 ESL lesson on the military origins of modern clothing with audio stories, vocabulary, and advanced speaking tasks.
Hostile Architecture
C1 ESL lesson on hostile architecture. Explore urban design, vocabulary, and debate how cities shape comfort, access, and belonging.
The Future, According to 1989
Explore how people in 1989 imagined the future, compare predictions with today, and discuss technology, innovation, and life in 2060.
Who Defines Normal?
C1 ESL lesson exploring hidden cultural bias in design—from “flesh” crayons to “chop suey” fonts. Analyze how color and typeface choices shape identity.
Why Billionaires Buy Bunkers
Explore billionaire doomsday bunkers, learn key vocab, and debate survival in this advanced C1 ESL lesson with reading, tasks, and discussion.
How They Watch You Every Day
How do smart homes, remote proctoring, and facial recognition track you? This C1 lesson explores surveillance levels with listening and debate tasks.
Social Media Isn’t Social Anymore
C1 lesson on why social media lost its social aspect. Covers vocabulary like ephemeral and payoff, plus debates about future platform design.