ESL Lesson Plans for Adults

The Benefits of Habits

Out with the old and in with the new! In this lesson, students will discuss the topic of routine and habits and the importance of them in our lives. This lesson features a video about two small habits that can be life-changing. 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.

A Vitamin a Day

Chock full of vitamins! In this lesson, students will discuss the various reasons people take vitamins and supplements. This lesson features a video about the disadvantages or dangers of supplements. 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.

Negotiating a Salary

An offer you can’t refuse! In this lesson, students will discuss negotiating salaries and asking for a pay raise. This lesson features a video about the dos and don’ts of negotiating your salary. 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.

Sleep Benefits

You need some beauty sleep! In this lesson, students will discuss sleep and sleeping habits. The lesson features a video about the benefits of getting enough rest. 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 to Stay Motivated

The sky is the limit! In this lesson, students will discuss motivation at work. The lesson features a video about how employees can stay motivated in the workplace and what companies can do to help. 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.

How to Build Self-Confidence

Vote of confidence! In this lesson, students will discuss the topic of self-confidence in the workplace. This lesson features a video about advice on how to build and have confidence in yourself. 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.

Recruitment Strategies

It’s time to move up in the world! In this lesson, students will discuss recruitment strategies. This lesson features a video about strategies that companies could implement to attract the best candidates. 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. 

Types of Advertising

Get the word out! In this lesson, students will discuss the different types of advertising and various strategies used by marketers. This lesson features a video of Drew Barrymore giving advice about advertising to a small local business. 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.

Autocratic Leaders

My way or the highway! In this lesson, students will discuss a boss-centered management approach and the advantages and disadvantages of such a style. This lesson features a video about an autocratic management style. 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.

Overcoming Obstacles

Through thick or thin! In this lesson, students will discuss the topic of overcoming obstacles. This lesson features a video of the strategies a woman uses to solve her problems. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic and talk about common situations people face and possible solutions. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.