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Family

Create space for conversations about relationships, family dynamics, and human connection that actually matter. These esl lessons cover parenting, marriage, life stages, and why family is complicated but worth discussing. Your students practice vocabulary for love, conflict, and what family means across different cultures. Perfect for personal, meaningful discussions.

A solitary figure sits on seaside rocks overlooking the ocean, symbolizing modern singlehood and independence

The Rise of Singlehood

Why are so many people single? This B2 lesson plan on the rise of singlehood uses real stats, video, and debates to get students talking.

Dating lesson plan teaching materials showing vocabulary and relationship activities for intermediate ESL students

How Dating Has Changed

Complete dating lesson for B1 students comparing traditional and modern relationships through videos, vocabulary exercises, and conversation tasks.

A bride and groom hold hands on a mountain road with beautiful rocky cliffs behind them. The bride wears a long white dress, and the groom wears a black suit. This image connects to the A2 ESL lesson about weddings by showing a different type of ceremony — an outdoor wedding in nature. It helps students talk about where weddings can take place, what people wear, and how weddings can look different in each culture.

Weddings

Pre-intermediate ESL lesson on wedding traditions with vocabulary, Korean wedding video, speaking tasks, photos, and writing practice for A2 learners.

A woman in red boots walks along the beach beside a child playing near the water. Image for an A2 ESL lesson from betterclass comparing childhood and adulthood, focusing on memories, responsibilities, and daily life.

Childhood vs Adulthood

Fun A2 ESL lesson about childhood vs adulthood with video, vocabulary, role-play, and discussions to build confidence, fluency, and real-life English skills.

my people esl lesson

My People

A2 students learn to describe family and friends using words like grateful, siblings, and support with speaking and writing practice.

getting to know each other esl lesson

Getting to Know Each Other

First lesson icebreakers, personal profiles, and speaking games fill this A2 ESL lesson plan for getting to know each other.

parents esl lesson

Digital Parenting

Should parents track their kids online? This B2 lesson plan covers digital parenting with a video on parental controls, debates, and parenting style quizzes.

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Love & Relationships

Help B1 learners talk about love and relationships with this lesson plan. Covers 10 key phrases, a short story, debates, and Valentine's Day discussion topics.

names esl lesson b1

Our Names

What's in a name? More than you think. A B1 lesson plan on naming traditions, pronunciation, and cultural identity around the world.

marriage esl lesson

Happy Marriage

B1 ESL lesson on marriage includes a funny video on how men know she’s "the one," vocabulary practice, and a debate, sparking lively discussions.

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Different Ages & Stages of Life

Learn essential age and life stage vocabulary in this A2 lesson covering expressions from infancy through old age with speaking activities.

reunions esl lesson

Back in Time: Reunions

This B2 lesson plan combines reading, speaking, and vocabulary activities on reunions. Students read stories, analyze vocabulary, discuss, and role-play.