ESL Elementary Lesson Plans (A2)

Travel Jobs

Do you have itchy feet when you stay in the same place for too long? In this lesson, students will discuss travel jobs and the pros and cons of this type of work. The lesson features a video of a person describing her unusual work routine and schedule. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Workplace Wellness

Are you fit as a fiddle or out of shape? In this lesson, students will explore how important it is for employees to feel good and be happy at work. They'll watch a video showing some smart ways companies can help their workers feel better. There will be plenty of enjoyable discussions and interactive activities, where students will learn new words about this topic. This resource is made for both adults and teenagers, so everyone can join in and learn!

Public Speaking

Has the cat got your tongue? In this lesson, students will discuss public speaking. The lesson features a video about the fear of speaking in public and strategies of how to overcome it. Students will talk about giving a presentation and come up with advice relating to specific situations. They will also learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.



 

Socializing at Work

Let’s paint the town red! In this lesson, students will discuss workplace relationships, socializing with colleagues, and appropriate behaviors at work. This lesson features a video of an event “Take Your Parents to Work Day” at Google. Students will learn and practice vocabulary and idioms relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

How Not to Ruin Your Career

Could a selfie ruin your career? In this lesson, students will discuss the meaning and importance of work ethics and talk about appropriate behaviors in the workplace. This lesson features a video about how posting on social media could affect your career. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Brand Your Business

"What is the best selling point you have heard from a company?" In this lesson, students will discuss marketing and branding a business. This lesson features a video about advice on branding where students will define what makes a company successful. Students will learn vocabulary relating to the topic and use it to talk about their area of work. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Is Entrepreneurship For You?

"If you started your own company, do you think you would be able to learn the ropes quickly or do you think there would be a learning curve?" In this lesson, students will discuss entrepreneurship and the different aspects of running a business. This lesson features a video of a business owner describing a variety of things she does in her company. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Side Hustles

"Do you have what it takes to moonlight?" In this lesson, students will discuss side hustles and the reasons for starting one. This lesson features a video about the advantages of having a side job. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adults and teenagers.

Work-Life Balance

"You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life.” This lesson will touch on the topic of work-life balance. Students will discuss the reasons and effects of working too much. The lesson features a video with some tips on maintaining a good work-life balance and why it is important. Students will learn some topic-related vocabulary and practice it by talking about their situation. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adults and teenagers.

Thanksgiving

If your eyes are bigger than your stomach, you might go into a food coma! In this lesson, students will discuss the significance of the American holiday Thanksgiving and examine the traditional dishes associated with it. Students will learn and practice using prepositional phrases of place. Students will also identify traditional dishes from a holiday celebrated in their culture. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.