10 Signs You’re Being Micromanaged
Is your boss a micromanager? This B2 business English lesson plan covers 10 signs of micromanagement with vocab, a video, and hilarious role plays.
B2 / Upper-Intermediate
These B2 lesson plans are built for upper-intermediate ESL learners who are ready to discuss ideas in more depth. Each lesson plan develops fluency, critical thinking, and accurate use of advanced vocabulary through meaningful speaking tasks. The lessons work well for discussion-based classes and help B2 students sound more confident and natural.
A No-Buy Year
Kick off the new year with this B2 lesson plan on the no-buy year trend. Covers shopping vocabulary, a listening task, and debates on spending habits.
Dietary Supplements
Are supplements really worth it? This B2 lesson plan covers nutrition myths, supplement vocab, an article with summary tasks, and proofreading practice.
What is Pantone?
Teach color vocabulary and the Pantone Color System with this B2 lesson plan. Includes a video, creative naming activities, and discussion questions.
Carol of the Bells
Ever heard the Ukrainian story behind Carol of the Bells? This B2 lesson plan covers its origins, vocabulary, and holiday traditions.
Unwritten Work Rules
What are the unwritten rules at work? This B2 business English lesson plan covers workplace etiquette through listening, vocabulary, and discussion.
Nostalgia
Why do we miss the past so much? This B2 nostalgia lesson gets students talking about memories, 90s culture, and childhood through reading and video.
The Rules of Perfume
Fragrance families, scent vocabulary, and Tom Ford's perfume rules. Teach it all with this B2 lesson plan on the rules of perfume.
Highly Sensitive People at Work
Sensitivity at work, a strength or a weakness? This B2 lesson plan on highly sensitive people covers vocabulary, video, and role plays.
Influencers
Real followers, fake person. A B2 influencer lesson plan that explores AI influencers, sponsored posts, and social media ethics.
Building a Positive Corporate Culture
What can your B2 students learn from Netflix's CEO about corporate culture? A business English lesson on policies, candor, and leadership.
The Science of Colds
Can being cold actually give you a cold? B2 students find out in this science of colds lesson with myths, vocab, and funny role-plays.
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.
How to Pitch an Idea
Teach your B2 students how to pitch an idea with this business English lesson on elevator pitches, persuasion, and public speaking.
Why Everyone Hates E-Scooters
Sidewalk clutter, safety chaos, and angry pedestrians. This B2 lesson on e-scooters gets students reading, debating, and writing.
Who Creates Social Norms?
Where do social norms come from, and should we still follow them? A thought-provoking B2 lesson with listening, vocab, and debate.
Fighting Workaholism
Is your job your whole identity? B2 students tackle workaholism, success addiction, and work-life balance in this business English lesson.
Stereotypes Around the Globe
How do Americans picture Britain, and vice versa? A B2 stereotypes lesson with funny videos, vocabulary, and cultural debate.
Are Coachella and Burning Man Facing Decline?
Are Coachella and Burning Man losing their edge? A B2 lesson plan on festival culture, ticket economics, and changing music habits.
Tourists, Go Home
Why are locals saying "tourists, go home"? B2 students explore overtourism through video, case studies, and a vocabulary lesson.