ESL Lesson Plans for Advanced Students (C1)

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The Psychology of Spending Money

Money talks! In this B2 Upper-Intermediate / C1 Advanced lesson, students explore how feelings, habits, and cognitive biases shape financial decisions. The lesson includes a video on common money mistakes and the psychology behind them. Students learn practical vocabulary and useful financial idioms, supported by clear real-life examples. A variety of interactive exercises and stimulating discussion tasks make this lesson engaging and highly relevant for adult and teenage learners.

B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Habits, Money, Psychology   |   30 min   | B2C1-39

The Power of Sports

Step Up Your Game! In this lesson, students explore how sports improve physical health, mental strength, and overall well-being. The video highlights the many benefits of staying active - from better focus and energy to reduced stress and stronger motivation. Students learn and practice useful vocabulary and idioms about sports, fitness, and teamwork through clear, real-life examples. The lesson includes interactive exercises, thought-provoking questions, and discussion activities that help learners build confidence, fluency, and natural communication skills. Perfect for upper-intermediate and advanced English students who want to talk about health, motivation, and an active lifestyle in English.

B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Health, Sport   |   30 min   | B2C1-38

Power of Motivation

In this engaging ESL lesson, students explore the topic of self-motivation and discuss effective strategies for overcoming motivation problems. The lesson includes an inspiring video about self-motivation, presented by Brendan Clark in a TED talk, which shows how to find personal motivation and overcome challenges. Students will learn and practice new vocabulary related to motivation and personal growth through clear, real-life examples. The lesson also offers a variety of interactive exercises, discussion questions, and practical activities designed for adult and teenage learners. This lesson helps students build confidence, enhance their speaking skills, and gain a deeper understanding of what motivates them to set and achieve life goals.

B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   Business English   |   Video   |   Success, Work, Psychology   |   30 min   | B2C1-36

Body Language

Have you ever communicated with your eyes? In this lesson, students will explore body language and nonverbal communication. The lesson features a video of a former FBI agent and body language expert discussing how his skills helped him catch a spy. Students will learn and practice speculative adverbs and related vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets developed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring an interactive and insightful learning experience.

C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency   |   General English, Free Lessons, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Crime, Body Language   |   45 min   | C1-16

Pickpocketing and Asking for Directions

Keep an eye out! In this lesson, students will discuss how to stay safe while giving directions and avoiding pickpockets. This lesson features a video about the importance of staying aware of your surroundings while giving directions and common pickpocket tactics. Students will learn and practice new vocabulary and idioms relating to the topic with clear real-life examples. The lesson provides various interactive exercises and stimulating questions suited for adult and teenage learners.

B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   General English   |   Video   |   Travel, Everyday English   |   30 min   | B2C1-35

Is Failure the Path to Success?

Rome wasn’t built in a day! In this lesson, students will discuss the relationship between success and failure. The lesson features a video of Barack Obama’s speech on how successful people embrace failure and learn from setbacks. Students will learn and practice new vocabulary relating to the topic with clear, real-life examples. The lesson provides various interactive exercises and stimulating discussion questions, it is suited for adult learners at B2 and C1 levels.

B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   General English, Business English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Success, Psychology   |   30 min   | B2C1-34

Fostering a Culture of Accountability

It’s time to step up to the plate! In this lesson, students will discuss accountability in the workplace. This lesson features a video about how leaders can hold employees accountable. Students will learn and practice new vocabulary and idioms relating to the topic with clear real-life examples. The lesson provides various interactive exercises and stimulating questions suited for for adult learners at the upper-intermediate and advanced levels (B2/C1).

 

B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   Business English, English for HR   |   Video   |   Psychology, Leadership   |   30 min   | B2C1-33

Canada in 20 Facts: Landmarks, Culture, and Identity

As Canadian as maple syrup! In this fun and interesting ESL lesson, students will talk about Canada’s culture, geography, symbols, and national identity. They will watch a video with 20 amazing facts about Canada, including its landscapes, history, traditions, and famous icons like the maple leaf. Students will learn useful vocabulary and idioms, with real-life examples to help them understand. The lesson includes speaking practice, discussion questions, and other interactive tasks for upper-intermediate and advanced learners.

B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Travel, Culture   |   30 min   | B2C1-32

Inclusive Cafe

It is time to break down barriers! In this engaging and thought-provoking lesson, upper-intermediate and advanced adult and teenage students will explore the theme of inclusivity and how to create welcoming environments for people with disabilities. The lesson centers around a video featuring Bitty and Beau’s Café - an inspiring business that hires people with disabilities and promotes positive change in the workplace. Students will learn and practice topic-related vocabulary and idioms through clear, real-life examples. The lesson includes interactive tasks, video comprehension, and meaningful discussions designed to build awareness, encourage empathy, and improve communication skills in real-world social and professional contexts.

B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Social Interactions, Psychology   |   30 min   | B2C1-30

Autonomous Cars

It’s a real game changer! In this lesson, students will discuss autonomous vehicles and their impact on society. The lesson features a video about the testing of self-driving cars in urban environments. Students will learn and practice new vocabulary and idioms related to the topic through clear, real-life examples. It includes various interactive exercises and stimulating questions designed for students at upper-intermediate and advanced levels.



 

B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Inventions, Technology   |   30 min   | B2C1-29

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Advanced Level (C1)

The Advanced Level (C1) is tailored for learners who have a solid command of the language and are ready to polish their skills to a high degree of proficiency. At this level, students are typically able to use English socially, academically, and professionally. They can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meanings. The C1 learners can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. The focus at this level is on enabling students to produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.

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