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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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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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
