General

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.

lessons

Latest

A2 Practical English General Grammar Lifestyle

Making complaints (beginner)

An A2 ESL lesson plan on making complaints. Students learn essential vocabulary and phrases for returning faulty items, asking for refunds or exchanges, and practicing polite, real-world conversations through video analysis, listening, and role-play activities.

Premium

Practical English Grammar General Lifestyle B1

Agreeing and disagreeing

Learn essential phrases and strategies to politely agree and disagree in English conversations. Boost your confidence and improve your conversational skills with varied activities, including a structured debate.

Premium

Grammar Free Lifestyle General Psychology B2

How caffeine and alcohol affect your sleep

This B2 ESL lesson explores how caffeine and alcohol affect sleep, using a video by sleep scientist Matt Walker to improve listening and speaking skills on a relevant health topic.

Free

Practical English General C1

Analyzing an election: a shift in Polish politics

This C1 ESL lesson plan on political analysis uses a news report about a Polish election to teach advanced vocabulary, hedging language, and discussion skills. Students engage in a role-play as political commentators.

Premium

Business General C1 Practical English Grammar Psychology

The paradox of value: why is water cheap and diamonds are expensive?

Explore the economic 'paradox of value' in this C1 ESL lesson. Students discuss why water is cheap and diamonds expensive, learning advanced vocabulary and the second conditional to analyze concepts like utility and opportunity cost.

Premium

Psychology General B2

The psychology of conspiracy theories

Explore the psychology behind conspiracy theories with this advanced ESL lesson. Students will learn advanced vocabulary and essential hedging language to discuss sensitive topics, fostering critical thinking through video analysis and group discussion.

Premium

Lifestyle General Grammar B1

On the road: Driving skills and etiquette

This B1 ESL lesson plan covers driving skills and road etiquette, featuring vocabulary, gerund grammar practice, a video activity, and practical role-plays for comprehensive learning.

Premium

Lifestyle General B1

The power of walking

This B1 ESL lesson explores the physical, mental, and community benefits of walking through a video, vocabulary, grammar exercises, and a collaborative role-play, teaching students to discuss urban planning and lifestyle improvements.

Premium

Lifestyle General Grammar Practical English B1

Birthday celebration ideas and traditions

Explore birthday traditions, learn celebration vocabulary, and practice future tenses (will, be going to, present continuous) for making plans. Includes a video and collaborative speaking tasks.

Premium

Free Culture Lifestyle General B1

The history of pink

This B1 lesson explores the cultural history of the color pink through video, discussion, vocabulary, and Past Simple grammar practice.

Free

Free Psychology Lifestyle General B2

Understanding ASMR and sensory experiences

Explore ASMR and its impact on well-being in this B2 ESL lesson. Students discuss sensory experiences, learn key vocabulary and grammar for describing effects, and practice expressing opinions on this fascinating internet phenomenon.

Free

Psychology General Practical English B2

Lying and deception detection

Explore the fascinating topic of deception with this B2 ESL lesson plan. Students will learn to analyze the language of a liar using a TED-Ed video, practice expressing suspicion politely, and apply critical thinking skills to analyze public statements.

Premium