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Communication

These esl lessons focus on the stuff that trips people up—tone, idioms, euphemisms, and why certain phrases work better than others. Help your students communicate naturally without accidentally offending anyone or sounding strange. Topics include public speaking, phone calls, and navigating tricky conversational situations. Essential for building genuinely confident speakers.

Comparing East & West

Cultural differences take center stage in this B1 ESL lesson plan, comparing East and West through videos, vocabulary, and Yang Liu's pictograms.

Everyone Has a Story

Turning points, storytelling phrases, and two audio stories come together in this B1 lesson plan to help students narrate their own personal experiences.

Giving Compliments

Compliment vocabulary, two short readings, and speaking practice using formulas in this A2 lesson plan on giving and receiving compliments in English.

Giving Feedback

Most people avoid honest feedback at work. This giving feedback B2 lesson plan helps students find the words and the confidence to have such conversations.

British Small Talk

Why does "I'm fine" sound negative in British English? This A2 lesson uses a real video to teach small talk phrases and question-asking skills.

The Art of Asking

Built around a Substack essay that went viral for a reason. This B2 lesson on asking questions gets students genuinely curious about each other.

Making a Complaint

Making a complaint ESL lesson plan that teaches polite yet assertive language through dialogues, listening activities, and real-world role-plays. A2 level.

Rhetorical Questions

Students master rhetorical questions through dialogues, emotion matching, and role-plays at B1. Covers recognition, meaning, and natural usage patterns.

Raincheck?

Outfit styles, casual slang like "bestie" and "raincheck," and a fun video on canceled plans make this B1 ESL lesson plan a hit with younger learners.

Small Talk

Small talk doesn't have to be awkward. This B1 lesson teaches follow-up questions, open-ended conversation, and everyday English.

A Guide to Euphemisms

Master euphemisms with B1 students. Learn polite alternatives for sensitive topics like death, job loss, and appearance through dialogues and activities.