A1

A beginner learner who can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases for concrete needs. They can introduce themselves and others, ask and answer simple personal questions (e.g., where they live, people they know). Interaction is only possible when the other person speaks slowly and is prepared to help or rephrase.

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A1 Business Grammar

Articles (a/an/the) for presenting company information and services

This A1-A2 ESL lesson helps students present a company, focusing on foundational business vocabulary and correct article usage ('a', 'an', 'the') in a professional context. Activities include matching brands, listening gap-fill, grammar practice, reading, and a culminating speaki

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A1 Work General Practical English

Clocking in and time tracking systems

This downloadable PDF lesson plan helps A1 students learn essential vocabulary for the workplace, covering clocking in, shifts, and daily routines. Perfect for beginners starting their first job, this material includes vocabulary matching, listening, reading, and role-play scenar

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A1 Business Work

Answering the office phone professionally

This A1 lesson plan provides ESL teachers with essential material for teaching basic office phone skills. Beginners learn to answer calls, take messages, and use professional phrases. Activities include warm-up, vocab matching, listening, phrase practice, grammar, and a guided ro

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A1 General Lifestyle

Making and canceling appointments

This A1 English lesson teaches students to make and cancel appointments. Activities include vocabulary, listening, 'can/can't' grammar, a reading task about a clinic app, and role-play. It builds practical communication skills for beginners to manage arrangements.

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A1 Work General

Understanding work schedules and shifts

This PDF lesson helps A1 students discuss work schedules, covering key vocabulary and grammar for daily routines, shifts, and times. Activities include vocabulary matching, listening, simple present tense, prepositions of time, reading comprehension, and a guided speaking role-pl

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A1 Business Work Practical English

Basic office directions and locations

This PDF lesson for A1 beginners focuses on asking for and giving simple directions within an office. It develops practical communication skills through activities like vocabulary matching, listening gap-fill, reading comprehension, and a role-play, mastering office locations and

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A1 General Lifestyle

Emergency situations and asking for help

This A1-level ESL lesson plan helps beginner English students learn how to ask for help in an emergency. It provides essential vocabulary and phrases for urgent situations. Activities include matching vocabulary, a listening gap-fill, grammar practice, and role-play scenarios lik

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A1 Free General Grammar

Introducing yourself and others

This A1-level ESL lesson plan helps beginners practice essential vocabulary, grammar, and speaking skills for first conversations. It guides students through engaging activities like warm-up, listening, grammar on 'to be', and role-play to build confidence in introductions.

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A1 Free General Grammar Practical English

Pizza time - Learning to tell the time

This A1 English lesson plan helps students learn to tell the time using an engaging video and fun clock exercises. It covers key vocabulary, grammar for 'o'clock', 'past', and 'to', and practical speaking activities for beginners.

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A1 Practical English General Lifestyle

Vocabulary for the grocery store

This A1 ESL lesson teaches essential grocery store vocabulary and practical shopping language. Activities include matching food items, learning key terms (aisle, checkout), video listening practice, and a role-play to practice asking for help and describing items.

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