Lessons
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Staycation Makes a Vacation – ESL Lesson Plan
Tired of boring lessons? Take a break without leaving home! Inspired by a Newsweek article, this exciting lesson explores why Americans are using their vacation days to sleep instead of travel – and how students can make the most of their own downtime. Students will: Perfect for teachers who want to combine real-world content with…
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Football Magic: Spin, Curve, Score! – ESL Lesson Plan
Take your students on a thrilling journey through the art and science of football free kicks! Inspired by a TED-Ed YouTube video, this lesson explores the legendary Roberto Carlos free kick, the physics behind the ball’s curve, and the skills required to bend it like a pro. Students will: Ideal for B1-B2 learners, this 90-minute…
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Imposter Inside You – ESL Lesson Plan
Help your students tackle imposter syndrome – that nagging feeling of “Am I really good enough?” Even successful people experience it! This lesson is full of engaging activities that build listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills while encouraging self-reflection. Students will: With fun discussions, practical exercises, and reflection tasks, this lesson helps students recognize their…
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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…
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Time Travel: Science or Fiction? – ESL Lesson Plan
Ever wondered what it would be like to travel through time? This lesson brings the mysteries of the universe into your classroom, inspired by the TED-Ed video on time travel. Students will explore mind-bending concepts like relativity, wormholes, and paradoxes, while imagining journeys to the past and future. Students will: By the end of the…
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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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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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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”…
