ESL Lesson Plans for Beginners (A1)

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How Much or How Many?

Do you have a lot on your plate? In this engaging and interactive lesson, students will explore the topic of food and other things. The lesson starts with a phone conversation audio between two people who are discussing food before a party. Students will listen to the conversation and practice their listening comprehension skills by answering questions about the conversation. Through various interactive activities and worksheets, students will practice using countable and uncountable nouns correctly and develop a solid understanding of how to use expressions of quantity such as "a lot of", "some", "any", and "a few". This lesson is designed for adults and is suitable for beginner level of English proficiency.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Free Lessons, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Needs   |   45 min   | A1-24

Do You Love Me?

What type of person are you? In this lesson, students will discuss and describe people. This lesson features audio of someone talking about the people they know. Students will also learn and practice object pronouns and vocabulary relating to this topic. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adults and teenagers.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Relationships, People   |   45 min   | A1-27

Why Do You Like Music?

Are you having a whale of a time? In this lesson, students will discuss various hobbies and activities to do in their free time. This lesson features audio of an interview about going out on the weekend and doing things at home. Students will also learn and practice question words and vocabulary relating to this topic. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Entertainment   |   45 min   | A1-30

The Best Country to Visit

Let’s hit the road! In this lesson, students will discuss traveling to different countries. This lesson features audio of a traveler and her experience visiting new places. Students will also learn and practice superlatives and vocabulary relating to this topic. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Travel   |   45 min   | A1-29

What Did You Do Last Weekend?

That is a thing of the past! In this lesson, students will learn how to talk about past events. This lesson features audio describing the exciting life of a reporter. Students will also learn and practice the past simple tense with irregular verbs and vocabulary relating to this topic. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adults and teenagers.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Past   |   45 min   | A1-28

Were You Happy Yesterday?

Have you ever been on an emotional rollercoaster? In this lesson, students will discuss feelings and emotions one experiences in different situations. This lesson features audio of a person describing their day. Students will also learn and practice the simple past tense, adjectives, linking words, and vocabulary relating to this topic. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Feelings   |   45 min   | A1-26

Can I Help You?

Can you lend a helping hand? In this lesson, students will learn how to politely act in different social situations. This lesson features audio of a conversation between two people at a reception desk. Students will also learn and practice using “can” and “could” and vocabulary relating to this topic. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Social Interactions   |   45 min   | A1-25

Neighbors

It’s a pleasure to meet you! In this lesson, students will learn important questions to ask when meeting someone for the first time. This lesson features audio of a short job interview. Students will also learn and practice the simple present tense and vocabulary relating to this topic. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adults and teenagers.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Places, People   |   45 min   | A1-23

The Best Way

It’s the best of the best! In this lesson, students will discuss and describe ways to do different things. This lesson features audio of a man talking about his new business. Students will also learn and practice using phrases and verbs usually followed by an infinitive and vocabulary relating to this topic. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Life Choices   |   45 min   | A1-22

Is There a Swimming Pool?

Do you prefer to stay at a 5-star hotel or a budget one? In this lesson, students will discuss the experience of staying at a hotel. This lesson features audio of someone comparing three different hotels. Students will also learn and practice using “there + be” and vocabulary relating to this topic. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adults and teenagers.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Travel, Hotels   |   45 min   | A1-21

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Beginner Level (A1)

At the Beginner Level (A1), students are introduced to the very basics of the English language, marking the entry point into language proficiency. This level caters to learners with little to no background in English, addressing their need to grasp the foundational building blocks of the language. The A1 curriculum is centered around essential language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—targeted at everyday communication. Students at this stage require a supportive and engaging environment to start forming simple sentences, understand familiar words and phrases, and recognize basic grammar rules. The A1 level is pivotal as it sets the tone for a learner's language development, establishing the groundwork for all future English language endeavors.

ESL Beginner Level Lesson Plans

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