ESL Lesson Plans for Adults and Teens

Side Hustles

Do you have what it takes to moonlight? In this lesson, students will discuss side hustles and the reasons for starting one. The lesson features a video about the advantages of having a side job. Students will learn and practice vocabulary related to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adults and teenagers, ensuring an interactive and practical learning experience.

Social Networks

Don’t forget to build bridges! In this interactive lesson, students will explore the importance of networking and how the right connections can influence their lives. They will watch an interesting film and learn the appropriate vocabulary related to networking. The lesson includes lively discussions and practical worksheets, making it suitable and appealing for both adults and youth. This lesson ensures a dynamic and engaging learning experience, helping students understand the value of networking in both personal and professional contexts.

How Creative Are You?

Find your creative spark! In this lesson, students will explore creativity in both their professional and personal lives. The lesson features a video that delves into what “creative” means and how it significantly shapes our world. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging speaking activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a stimulating and interactive learning experience.

Christmas Traditions and Customs

This is the season to be jolly! In this lesson, students will explore different traditions and customs from around the world. They will watch a video about Christmas in the 1950s in the US and share their own country's traditions for important events. The lesson will help them learn new words and phrases related to this topic. It includes fun discussions and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage students, ensuring an engaging and culturally enriching learning experience.

Bushcraft

A barrel of laughs! In this lesson, students will explore free time activities and their preferred hobbies. The lesson features a video discussing various aspects of bushcraft. Students will learn and practice vocabulary related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring an enjoyable and interactive learning experience.

This lesson can be taught independently, but it is also part of a structured lesson set for Elementary (A2) and Intermediate (B1), designed to build confidence and develop practical language skills step by step.

What Is Middle Class?

Do you have money to burn? In this lesson, students will explore financial status and social class. The lesson features a video about the American middle class. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary and idioms related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets developed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a comprehensive and interactive learning experience.

Finding a Job with LinkedIn

How can you get your foot in the door? In this lesson, students will discuss job recruitment and unusual ways of finding a job. The lesson features a video about using LinkedIn to land a job. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary and idioms related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets developed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a practical and interactive learning experience.

This lesson can be used on its own or as part of a structured Upper-Intermediate/Advanced (B2–C1) or Business English lesson set. It’s also ideal for an English course for HR professionals, helping learners build confidence and use practical workplace language.

Lying on Your Resume

Be Honest! In this lesson, students will discuss resume writing and the consequences of providing false or exaggerated information on a resume. The lesson features a video where a person argues why it’s better not to lie on a resume. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary and idioms related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets developed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a thought-provoking and interactive learning experience.

Exploring University Majors

Give it the old college try! In this lesson, students will discuss going to college and explore the necessary skills needed to find a job. The lesson features a video about university degrees that are considered useless. Students will talk about 21st-century skills and practice vocabulary related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a practical and interactive learning experience.

Understanding Social Behaviors

Can you read and understand body language? In this lesson, students will delve into social science and behavior. They will discuss habits that can be off-putting and situations that can make people uncomfortable. The lesson features a video about unwanted and acceptable behavior. Students will learn fixed expressions related to liking and disliking someone, and practice relevant vocabulary and idioms. The lesson includes engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring an interactive and insightful learning experience.