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Browse general English lessons covering everyday topics and practical language use. Teachers will find content for building overall English proficiency, including common situations, general vocabulary, conversation skills, and functional language. Ideal for well-rounded language development across multiple skill areas.

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A2 General Lifestyle

At the airport: Essential vocabulary and phrases

This A2 ESL lesson plan focuses on airport travel, teaching essential vocabulary and phrases for checking in for a flight. Activities include warm-up, vocabulary matching, video comprehension, grammar on 'will' for processes, and role-play.

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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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A2 Practical English Travel Lifestyle General

At the airport: Checking in

This ESL lesson plan helps A2 students practice essential airport check-in conversations. It includes vocabulary, Present Perfect grammar practice, listening comprehension with a video, and a role-play activity to prepare them for real-life travel situations.

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B1 Free Lifestyle Technology General Practical English

Don't get scammed: Recognizing online fraud

This ESL lesson helps B1 students discuss online safety and scams, focusing on practical English for recognizing online fraud. It includes vocabulary, grammar (imperatives for warnings), and speaking activities like role-play.

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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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B2 Technology Work General

How microchips are made

Explore microchip manufacturing with this B2 ESL lesson. Learn technical vocabulary like 'wafer' and 'etch,' master the passive voice for describing complex processes, and apply new skills in a speaking task. Perfect for technology-themed English classes.

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B2 Practical English Psychology General Work

The science of what makes things cute

This ESL lesson explores the science of cuteness using a popular science video. Students learn advanced vocabulary, practice the passive voice, and engage in a marketing role-play, applying principles of cuteness to design an ad campaign.

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B2 General Grammar

The geological origins of dragon myths

This B2 lesson explores geomythology, connecting science and mythology to uncover the geological origins of dragon myths. Students will watch a video, learn key vocabulary, master modal verbs for speculating about the past, and create their own mythical explanations.

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B2 General Work

A guide to using pronouns in English

This PDF lesson explores modern pronoun usage, including singular 'they' and neopronouns. Based on a TED-Ed video, it covers vocabulary, listening, and grammar (singular 'they', 'we'), plus role-play for respectful discussion. Builds linguistic competence and cultural awareness.

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B2 Free Culture General

How colors got their names

Explore the fascinating history of how colors got their names with this ESL lesson plan. Based on a short video, students will delve into etymology, culture, and language evolution through activities like idiom matching, video comprehension, Past Simple Passive practice, and discussion.

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B1 General Lifestyle

Bucket lists and life goals

Discuss bucket lists and life goals with this engaging ESL lesson for intermediate learners. Learn vocabulary for adventurous activities, practice listening with a video, and master expressing desires (I want to, I'd like to). Create, share, and collaborate on your own life goals.

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B2 Practical English General Culture Grammar

The surprising history of everyday words

Uncover the fascinating origin of 'OK' with this B2 ESL lesson. Students watch an engaging video, learn key vocabulary and idioms, practice grammar for describing origins, and discuss modern slang. Boost listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills.

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