Speaking & Conversation
Get students talking with conversation-driven lessons and discussion prompts.
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Step It Up! – ESL Lesson Plan
Get your students moving – literally! This fun lesson, inspired by a video from the TED-Ed YouTube channel, explores the benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day and how it helps both health and the planet. Students will: Perfect for classes that want learning to be active, practical, and a little bit fun! Get this…
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How Will the Universe End? – ESL Lesson Plan
Take your students on a cosmic journey from the Big Bang to the possible end of the universe! This engaging lesson plan is inspired by the TED-Ed YouTube video and explores the Big Freeze, Big Rip, Big Crunch, and the Big Bounce. Perfect for upper-intermediate to advanced students, it combines science with language learning. Students…
Core Skills: Listening Comprehension, Reading Skills, Speaking & Conversation, Vocabulary, Writing Skills -
The Déjà Vu Effect: Science or Mystery? – ESL Lesson Plan
Ever had that weird feeling that you’ve been somewhere before? Your students probably have too – and they’ll love diving into the mystery of déjà vu in this lesson! Inspired by a fascinating BBC Ideas YouTube video, this plan combines science, mystery, and pop culture to keep learners hooked from start to finish. Students will:…
English Level: B2 -
Mind the Generation Gap! – ESL Lesson Plan
“Mind the Generation Gap” is a lively, ready-to-teach lesson that gets students laughing while thinking critically about generational stereotypes. Through a fun text full of exaggerated portraits of Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, learners practice reading for gist and detail, expand their vocabulary with fresh, natural expressions, and engage in speaking activities…
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Laziness or Burnout? Spot the difference! – ESL Lesson Plan
Is your class tired… or truly burned out? This engaging lesson helps students explore the fine line between laziness and burnout while practicing reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, critical thinking, and discussion skills. Through matching games, comprehension tables, timelines, and opinion debates, learners discover: Students not only sharpen their language skills, but also reflect on…
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Why Horoscopes Hook Us: The Barnum Effect – ESL Lesson Plan
Why do horoscopes, fortune cookies, and online quizzes feel so true? In this engaging lesson, students discover the Barnum Effect – the psychological trick that makes vague statements seem personal. Through vocabulary, reading comprehension, critical thinking tasks, and lively discussions, learners explore how our brains connect to “one-size-fits-all” descriptions. Students will: This lesson is perfect…
English Level: B1 -
Out-Sleeping Sleeping Beauty – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring curiosity and engagement into your classroom with this unique lesson on the mysterious Sleeping Beauty Syndrome! Students will explore an accessible, well-researched text from Healthline: Medical information and health advice you can trust. and watch an insightful video from the Inside Out YouTube channel, giving them both a scientific and real-world perspective. This lesson…
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Learning Conditionals Inspired by Joey – ESL Lesson Plan
What would Joey do? Now your students can find out… while learning English! This fun lesson is inspired by a scene from the show Joey (a spin-off of Friends) and teaches second conditional and subjunctive mood in a way that’s actually entertaining. Students will watch, listen, fill in gaps, and chat about funny “what if”…
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Can You Trust Your Memory? – ESL Lesson Plan
What if your own memory betrayed you? This 90-minute lesson dives into the fascinating world of false memories, wrongful convictions, and the surprising science behind how our brains rewrite the past. Inspired by Elizabeth Loftus’s eye-opening TEDx talk, your students will question whether memory can ever truly be trusted. Students will: Perfect for upper-intermediate to…
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From Ghost Stories to Science Stories – ESL Lesson Plan
Looking for a lesson that’s a little spooky and super smart? This 90-minute adventure takes your students deep into the world of the paranormal – but with a scientific twist! Inspired by Carrie Poppy’s hilarious and thought-provoking TEDx talk, this lesson challenges learners to explore ghost stories, carbon monoxide, and the fine line between “haunted”…
