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.
British Small Talk
Why does "I'm fine" sound negative in British English? This A2 lesson uses a real video to teach small talk phrases and question-asking skills.
The Art of Asking
Built around a Substack essay that went viral for a reason. This B2 lesson on asking questions gets students genuinely curious about each other.
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.
Rhetorical Questions
Students master rhetorical questions through dialogues, emotion matching, and role-plays at B1. Covers recognition, meaning, and natural usage patterns.
Is Your Tone Passive-Aggressive?
This C1 lesson explores passive-aggressive phrases, their meanings, and better alternatives through reading, listening, discussion, and engaging activities.
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.
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.
Small Talk
Small talk doesn't have to be awkward. This B1 lesson teaches follow-up questions, open-ended conversation, and everyday English.
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.
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.
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.
Expressing Feelings Using Emojis
A2 lesson teaching 18 feelings with emojis, gap-fill stories, intonation practice, and games perfect for beginners learning emotion vocabulary.