Communication

These esl lessons focus on the stuff that trips people up—tone, idioms, euphemisms, and why certain phrases work better than others. Help your students communicate naturally without accidentally offending anyone or sounding strange. Topics include public speaking, phone calls, and navigating tricky conversational situations. Essential for building genuinely confident speakers.

Making a Complaint

Making a complaint ESL lesson plan that teaches polite yet assertive language through dialogues, listening activities, and real-world role-plays. A2 level.

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Rhetorical Questions

Students master rhetorical questions through dialogues, emotion matching, and role-plays at B1. Covers recognition, meaning, and natural usage patterns.

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Is Your Tone Passive-Aggressive?

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

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Raincheck?

Outfit styles, casual slang like "bestie" and "raincheck," and a fun video on canceled plans make this B1 ESL lesson plan a hit with younger learners.

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Talking About Money

Save, spend, borrow, donate. This A2 lesson plan helps students learn ten essential money verbs they'll use in real life every day.

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Small Talk

Small talk doesn't have to be awkward. This B1 lesson teaches follow-up questions, open-ended conversation, and everyday English.

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Interjections You Need to Know

B1 lesson on common interjections. Learn wow, ouch, hmm, psst, etc. Practice with video, dialogues, pronunciation, picture discussions, pair work.

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How to Crush Your Next Speech

B2 lesson on public speaking skills. Learn presentation vocabulary, read speech tips article, practice impromptu talks, overcome stage fright.

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Essential Phrasal Verbs for Business English

B2 lesson on business phrasal verbs. Learn step down, shake up, measure up, etc. Practice with CEO story, listening tasks, workplace scenarios.

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Common Phrases English Speakers Use Daily

B1 lesson on 10 everyday phrases like "put it off" and "go with the flow" with games, videos, and Mad Libs for intermediate learners.

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Do You Sound Rude in English?

Learn to sound polite in English with this B1 lesson on indirect communication. Practice intonation, modal verbs, and softening phrases for friendly requests.