The Power of Choice
Teach daily habits and routines with this B1 lesson plan on the power of choice. Includes video, gap-fills, and speaking activities.
B1 / Intermediate
These B1 lesson plans support intermediate ESL students as they move beyond basic communication. Each lesson plan includes structured speaking, listening, and vocabulary practice that helps learners express opinions more clearly. The lessons focus on realistic topics and are designed to keep B1 students actively engaged throughout the class.
Shopping Tips for Black Friday
Get your B1 students ready for Black Friday with this shopping lesson plan. Covers deals vocabulary, a video, and plenty of speaking practice.
My Crazy Neighbors
In this B1 ESL lesson, students learn 14 words like "calm" and "heated argument" to discuss neighbor issues, complete tasks, and create AI bad neighbors.
Creative Travel Hacks
Carabiners, zip ties, and rubber bands can keep you safe on the road. B1 students love this creative travel hacks lesson plan.
Ghosting
"Seen." One word, zero replies. This B1 ghosting lesson plan teaches texting slang, friendship vocab, and real conversation skills.
Autumn Expressions
Cuddle weather, crisp fall air, pumpkin spice everything. Teach your B1 students ten real autumn expressions with this cozy lesson.
Our Names
What's in a name? More than you think. A B1 lesson plan on naming traditions, pronunciation, and cultural identity around the world.
Would You Try This Fruit?
Would your B1 students eat a fruit that smells like sewage? This lesson plan covers exotic fruit vocabulary, durian, and food descriptions.
Your Morning Routine
Late alarm, cold showers, and skipping coffee. This B1 morning routine lesson gets students talking about habits, health, and choices.
Small Talk
Small talk doesn't have to be awkward. This B1 lesson teaches follow-up questions, open-ended conversation, and everyday English.
Why We Remember Unfinished Tasks
Ever wonder why unfinished tasks keep bugging you? This B1 productivity lesson on the Zeigarnik Effect explains exactly that.
Going for a Hike
Fresh air, trails, and good conversation. This B1 hiking lesson builds outdoor vocabulary and gets students talking about nature.
At the Pharmacy
Help B1 learners feel confident at the pharmacy with this lesson plan on medicine vocabulary, dialogues, and role-play practice.
Is It Even a City?
Teach your B1 students sarcasm and exaggeration with a funny video roasting Oslo. Great for speaking, writing, and city vocabulary.
Interjections You Need to Know
B1 lesson on common interjections. Learn wow, ouch, hmm, psst, etc. Practice with video, dialogues, pronunciation, picture discussions, pair work.
Saving Coral Reefs
B1 lesson on coral reefs and ocean conservation. Learn marine vocabulary, watch Coral Vita video, discuss climate change, practice role play interviews.
Why Simple Technology Could Be the Answer
B1 lesson on simple technology and the Light Phone. Learn tech vocabulary, watch video, discuss minimalism, design simplified smart devices.
Creativity & Inspiration
B1 lesson on creativity and inspiration. Learn motivation vocabulary, watch video with tips, discuss creative thinking and famous innovators.
Happy Marriage
B1 ESL lesson on marriage includes a funny video on how men know she’s "the one," vocabulary practice, and a debate, sparking lively discussions.
Making Friends as an Adult
Engaging B1 lesson about making friends as an adult. Students practice friendship vocabulary, discuss social connections, and share experiences.
The Language of Movies
Fun B1 lesson teaching movie vocabulary and film genres. Students learn to describe films, discuss favorites, and use cinema terminology confidently.