Business
General
Work
Ace your next job interview
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps B1 students prepare to ace their next job interview. The ESL class material focuses on key vocabulary, body language, and common interview questions to build students' confidence and skills.
Business
B1
B2
Everyday English
Work
Making meetings work
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for business English teachers helps students master the language of meetings. This ESL class material provides a comprehensive guide to participating effectively and confidently in professional discussions.
Technology
Free
How it's made
B1
B2
Work
Technical vocabulary for car battery manufacturing
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers provides class material for teaching technical vocabulary related to car battery manufacturing. Through a video-based lesson, students will learn key process terms and practice using the passive voice to describe industrial procedures.
Business
Lifestyle
B2
Everyday English
Work
Passive income and side hustles
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the modern world of passive income and side hustles. Students will learn key financial vocabulary and discuss strategies for creating multiple income streams in this comprehensive ESL class material.
Grammar
Business
C1
B2
Everyday English
Work
Quiet firing and workplace dynamics
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for ESL teachers explores the complex topic of "quiet firing" and modern workplace dynamics. This English class material equips students with the vocabulary and communication skills to understand and navigate challenging professional situations.
Business
C1
General
B2
Work
Understanding US trade tariffs and economic policy
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers provides comprehensive class material on the topic of US trade tariffs and economic policy. Students will explore key economic vocabulary and practice reported speech through engaging activities based on a real news report.
Psychology
C1
General
Lifestyle
B2
Work
Lying and deception
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the complex topics of lying and deception. This ESL class material uses a fascinating video on linguistic lie detection to improve students' critical thinking and communication skills.
Culture
Psychology
Business
C1
B2
Work
Travel
Tipping culture in America
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers offers a deep dive into the complex topic of tipping culture in America. The ESL class material uses a Vox video to explore the historical roots, economic pressures, and psychological factors that shape modern tipping customs.
Business
C1
Lifestyle
B2
Everyday English
Work
The rise of workcation?
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the modern concept of the "workcation," blending travel with remote work. This ESL class material uses a compelling video to teach vocabulary and grammar related to the future of work and lifestyle design.
Business
B1
B2
Everyday English
Work
Business etiquette: making a professional impression
This downloadable PDF lesson plan provides comprehensive ESL class material on the topic of business etiquette. Students will learn the essential dos and don'ts of professional behavior to make a great impression in the workplace.
Free
Psychology
Business
Work
Welcome to the team: Mastering employee onboarding
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for B2 ESL students offers comprehensive English class material on employee onboarding. The lesson helps learners master business English vocabulary and grammar relevant to integrating new team members effectively.
Technology
Business
B1
Work
Understanding transport management systems
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps B1 students explore transport management systems. Learners will acquire business English vocabulary related to logistics and practice using modal verbs for making recommendations.
Psychology
Business
Lifestyle
B2
Everyday English
Work
Productivity tools: Help or hindrance?
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the debate around productivity tools. Students will discuss their habits, learn key vocabulary, and analyze whether modern productivity systems are truly helpful or just a distraction, using ESL class material designed for engaging discussion.
Business
General
Lifestyle
B2
Work
Vinted and the circular economy
This ESL lesson plan for English teachers explores the success of Vinted and the concept of the circular economy. Students at B2 level will enhance their English skills through video comprehension, vocabulary exercises, and discussions centered around sustainable business practices using this engaging class material.
Culture
Business
B2
Work
Is LinkedIn cringe? Professional networking in the digital age
With this downloadable PDF ESL lesson plan students will discuss online authenticity, analyze "cringe" content, and practice using "to be supposed to" in this engaging class material.
Business
C1
General
Work
Understanding legalese: Essential legal English
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps B2-C1 ESL students navigate the complexities of legal English. It aims to demystify legalese and build confidence in understanding common legal terms and contract clauses.
Free
Business
General
Lifestyle
B2
Work
Passion vs safety in career choices
This downloadable PDF ESL lesson plan helps English language students explore the complex decision of choosing between passion and safety in their careers. Students will engage with vocabulary, grammar, and discussion activities centered around this relatable theme using these English class materials.
Psychology
Lifestyle
B2
Work
The hybrid work challenge
This lesson explores the complexities of hybrid work arrangements in the modern workplace. Students will discuss personal experiences, analyze key challenges, and learn relevant business vocabulary.
Psychology
Business
B1
Work
Brainstorming techniques for creative teams
This lesson introduces various brainstorming techniques to enhance creativity within teams. Participants will learn essential strategies for preparing, facilitating, and actively engaging in productive brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas.
Technology
How it's made
B2
Work
How it's made: Sandwiches
This lesson explores the fascinating world of sandwich manufacturing, from discussing personal preferences to understanding automated production processes. Students will learn key vocabulary related to food processing and practice using the passive voice to describe these industrial operations.
Technology
Free
Psychology
B2
Work
The 80/20 rule: The secret to working smarter
This lesson introduces the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. Students will learn how to apply this concept to improve productivity in various aspects of life and business.
Technology
Psychology
B2
Work
Dark patterns – The tricks websites use to make you click
This lesson explores "dark patterns", deceptive design tactics websites use to influence user behavior. Students will learn to identify these tricks and understand their impact on online experiences.
Culture
Business
B2
Work
How Sephora changed the beauty industry
This lesson examines Sephora's revolutionary impact on the beauty retail industry. Students will explore its innovative business strategies and develop related vocabulary and grammar skills.
Business
B2
Work
More than a toy: The LEGO content empire
This lesson explores how LEGO transformed from a simple toy manufacturer into a global content empire. Students will analyze LEGO's business strategy, learn related vocabulary, and practice using the Past Simple and Present Perfect tenses.
Psychology
Business
B2
Work
The IKEA effect: The psychology of building your own furniture
This lesson explores the IKEA effect and IKEA's unique business model. Students will learn how putting effort into building something increases its perceived value, while also examining IKEA's strategies for success.