ESL Lesson Plans for Adults and Teens

Negotiating a Salary

An offer you can’t refuse! In this lesson, students will explore negotiating salaries and asking for a pay raise. The lesson features a video outlining the dos and don’ts of salary negotiations. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary related to this 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.

Job Satisfaction

Is your company ticking all the right boxes? In this comprehensive lesson, students will engage in thoughtful discussions about employee satisfaction and explore the various factors that influence motivation levels in the workplace. The lesson features an insightful video that delves into F. Herzberg’s renowned motivation theory, providing students with a solid theoretical framework. Participants will learn and practice key vocabulary and idioms related to the topic, enhancing their business English skills. The lesson is enriched with plenty of lively discussions, allowing students to express their views and apply their new knowledge.

Stress and Burnout

Are you at the end of your rope? In this lesson, students will explore stress and burnout, discussing the causes of both short-term and long-term stress in real-life situations. They will watch a video that explains the differences between stress and burnout. The lesson includes many engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a comprehensive and interactive learning experience.

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.

Success and Passion

Do you have the world at your feet? In this lesson, students will explore talent and success, along with activities they enjoy doing. The lesson features a video about a barista artist showcasing their skills. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary and idioms related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of lively discussions and practical worksheets that are suitable and appealing for both adults and youth, ensuring an engaging and inspiring learning experience.

The Most Complicated Word

Do you know all of the ins and outs of the English language? In this lesson, students will discuss language learning. The lesson features a video of a Finnish comedian who humorously explains why "ass" is the most difficult and confusing word in American English. Students will learn and practice prefixes and expand their vocabulary related to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets, making it perfect for both adults and teens, ensuring a fun and interactive learning experience.

The Challenges of Owning a Business

Don’t bite off more than you can chew! In this lesson, learners will explore the challenges of starting and owning a business. The lesson features a video discussing the reasons why young people are increasingly choosing not to start their own businesses. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary and idioms related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of lively speaking activities and practical worksheets that are suitable for both adults and teens, ensuring an engaging and informative learning experience.

Understanding Nonverbal Communication

Body language is a great way of speaking! In this lesson, students will explore body language and nonverbal communication. The lesson features a video that delves into the intriguing ways a person's attire and online posts can reveal aspects of their personality. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets developed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a dynamic and insightful learning experience.

Cost Cutting

It’s time to tighten our belts! In this lesson, students will discuss cutting costs in the workplace and explore the reasons and consequences of introducing budgetary constraints. The lesson features a video that offers advice and guidelines on how to survive financial distress. 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 thought-provoking learning experience.

Choosing a Career Path

When choosing a career, don't settle; aim for the stars! In this lesson, students will discuss career and professional development, describing various situations related to promotions and career changes. The lesson features a video offering career advice. Students will learn and practice vocabulary related to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a dynamic and insightful learning experience.