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.

Social Issues

Mini Philosophy in Daily Life

C1 lesson on everyday philosophy: Socratic dialogue, art versus artist ethics, and moral behavior. Includes listening, debate, and advanced vocabulary.

Culture

Clothing for Hot Climates

C1 lesson exploring traditional clothing for hot climates. Covers Bedouin robes, kimonos, and saris with advanced vocabulary and research tasks.

Social Issues

Phubbing: A Modern Bad Habit

C1 students explore phubbing through relationship scenarios, screen time analysis, and a deep-dive article on phone addiction's mental health toll.

Social Issues

Sports Betting Apps

C1 students analyze betting app psychology through video on dopamine tricks, dark flow, and near-misses. Ethical debates and Polymarket analysis.

Wellness

Skip Yoga & Grab a Beer

Question wellness culture while exploring Blue Zones at C1. Article compares self-care obsession to Ikarian longevity through community and joy.

Lifestyle

What Kind of Driver Are You?

C1 lesson analyzing driving behavior, road rage, and safety. Students discuss traffic situations and explore global road etiquette.

Culture

Easter Explained

From changing dates to chocolate bunnies, this C1 lesson unpacks Easter through listening clips, religious vocabulary, and debates about tradition.

Technology

Wading Through AI Slop

AI slop, media literacy, and advanced vocabulary like "erode trust" and "churn out" drive this C1 ESL lesson plan on AI content.

Lifestyle

Is Your Tone Passive-Aggressive?

This C1 lesson explores passive-aggressive phrases, their meanings, and better alternatives through reading, listening, discussion, and engaging activities.