Lessons
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Unpacking the Mystery of Friday the 13th – ESL Lesson Plan
Get your students in the Halloween spirit with this engaging lesson that combines the mystery of Friday the 13th with language learning. Explore the fascinating history and superstitions surrounding this unlucky day, while students practice key grammar skills. Students will: Ideal for B1-level students, this lesson offers a mix of storytelling, cultural exploration, and grammar…
English Level: B1 -
K-Pop & K-Culture Go Global – ESL Lesson Plan
Take your students on a journey through the global rise of Korean culture – from K-pop and K-dramas to K-beauty and Korean food. This engaging 90-minute lesson combines reading, listening, speaking, and writing activities that get students thinking critically about cultural trends and how they spread worldwide. Students will: Perfect for upper-intermediate learners, this lesson…
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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. A humorous text full of exaggerated portraits of Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z sets the stage for lively interaction and skill-building. Students will: Packed with humor, variety, and plenty of opportunities for meaningful…
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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 -
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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Magic Sorting Challenge: Find Your House! – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring the magic of a beloved fantasy school into your classroom with this engaging lesson inspired by a famous “sorting hat” scene. Students will explore four unique houses, learn and practice personality trait vocabulary, and discuss values like bravery, loyalty, and ambition. Through lively discussions, matching activities, and a fun “Sorting Game,” learners build confidence…
