Third Spaces
Do you actually have a third space, or just your phone? This B2 lesson plan gets students debating the difference using real vocabulary and a reading.
ESL Lesson Plans for Adults
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How Much We Depend on Nature
This B2 lesson plan turns a two minute documentary into a full class on bees, pollination, seasonality, and why agriculture truly depends on nature.
The Tradwife Trend
The tradwife trend divides opinion online, and this B2 lesson turns that debate into vocabulary practice and structured speaking time for students.
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.
Gender Equality
Men hear questions women face daily in this eye-opening B2 lesson plan covering workplace bias, double standards, and gender equality vocabulary.
What Does Aging Really Feel Like?
What happens when a reporter wears a suit that makes her feel 80? This B2 lesson covers aging vocabulary, challenges, and social attitudes.
What Is the ‘Gen Z Stare’?
B2 lesson on the Gen Z stare and generational communication gaps. Covers vocabulary like formative years and soft skills plus slang research.
Weaponized Incompetence
B2 lesson unpacking weaponized incompetence in relationships. Video explains deliberate task avoidance, gender roles discussion, household labor vocabulary.
Spotting a Scam
Students analyze phishing emails, fake calls, and fraud tactics in this B2 scam awareness lesson featuring a police captain outsmarting a phone scammer.
How Does the US Election Work?
Electoral College, swing states, and political parties explained. Get your B2 students debating with this US election lesson plan.
The Beauty Premium Effect
Do good-looking people really earn more and get shorter jail sentences? Your B2 students will want to debate this beauty premium lesson.
Stereotypes Around the Globe
How do Americans picture Britain, and vice versa? A B2 stereotypes lesson with funny videos, vocabulary, and cultural debate.
Tourists, Go Home
Why are locals saying "tourists, go home"? B2 students explore overtourism through video, case studies, and a vocabulary lesson.
Finding Direction in Your 20s
Your B2 students will love this lesson plan about finding direction in your twenties, with vocabulary, video, and real-talk discussion.
Fast Fashion
Discuss fast fashion's impact with this B2 lesson featuring SNL satire, environmental readings, sustainable shopping vocab, and ethical debates.
Why Unskilled People Think They Are Amazing
Explore the Dunning-Kruger effect in this B2 lesson with TED-Ed video, psychology vocabulary, and self-assessment discussions.
Singapore’s Housing Success
Explore Singapore's housing success story in this B2 upper-intermediate lesson featuring video analysis, urban planning vocabulary, and housing policy discussion.
The Future of Coffee
B2 video lesson exploring climate change impacts on coffee. Includes vocabulary, debates, and discussion for upper-intermediate ESL students.