Category Archives: Advanced ESL Lessons for Conversation Class (C1/C2)

Browse our collection of advanced ESL lesson plans for conversation classes at the C1/C2 level. These lessons contain video or reading inputs, vocabulary practice, and speaking activities that encourage debate and critical thinking. Topics include free speech, political polarization, social media, philosophy, immigration, and other real-world issues that engage advanced students.

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Habitus & Social Mobility (Advanced Lesson)

A C1/C2 lesson on social class and habitus, featuring video, vocabulary, and role-plays on culture, inequality, and social mobility.

The Teenage Brothers Tracking ICE (Advanced Lesson)

A C1/C2 ESL lesson on ICE raids and immigration featuring vocabulary, comprehension, and speaking tasks about law, justice, and civic action.

Heist at the Louvre (Advanced Lesson on Crime & Theft)

A lesson on the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre, Paris, including vocabulary and speaking activities for advanced ESL C1/C2 class.

Gambling, Pain, & Addiction (Advanced Lesson)

A C1/C2 ESL lesson on gambling, addiction, and social media featuring a street interview, vocabulary, discussion tasks, and roleplays.

Dating Then and Now (Advanced Lesson)

A lesson comparing dating in the 1990s to the present, with speaking, vocabulary, idiom, and discussion tasks for advanced (C1/C2) students.

Rent a Friend in Japan (Advanced Lesson)

A lesson on Japan’s rent-a-friend trend. Includes vocabulary, comprehension, and speaking activities for C1/Cc2-level conversation class.

Free Speech & Political Debate in the Social Media Era (Advanced)

A lesson on Sarah McBride's "abandonment of persuasion" on social media featuring speaking activities for advanced (C1/C2) ESL class.

Real-Life Superhero Phoenix Jones (Advanced Lesson Plan)

A lesson on a real-life superhero (or villain?) Phoenix Jones, including speaking and vocab activities for advanced (C1/C2) ESL/EFL class.

Millionaire’s Last Hunt (Advanced Lesson)

A lesson on big game hunting with vocabulary, roleplay, and other speaking activities for advanced (C1/C2) ESL/EFL class.

Ten Minutes to Live (Advanced Lesson)

Jim Carrey explains his experience after getting a missile alert in Hawaii. The advanced lesson includes vocabulary and role-plays.

The History of Architecture (Advanced Lesson)

C1/C2 ESL lesson on architecture’s journey from pyramids to skyscrapers. Incl. vocab, debates & role-play about design eras & city planning.

The Traits of Cool People (Advanced Lesson)

A lesson on coolness based on a psychology study. Includes vocabulary, comprehension, and speaking tasks for C1/C2 conversational ESL classes.

Stuck Together: Divorce in the Philippines (Advanced)

Explore divorce & marriage law in the Philippines with this C1/C2 lesson featuring video, vocabulary, comprehension, and roleplay activities.

Incel Attitudes & Beliefs (Advanced Lesson Plan)

A lesson on incel culture and attitudes, including vocabulary, reading, roleplays, and speaking activities based on an academic study (C1/C2)

Foreign Accent Syndrome (Advanced Lesson)

A lesson on accents and Foreign Accent Syndrome including vocabulary, pronunciation, and speaking activities for conversational class (C1/C2).

Ms. Rachel vs. Israel (Advanced Lesson)

A lesson on Ms. Rachel's campaign to help children in Gaza facing Israel's war crimes. Includes speaking tasks and vocabulary activities.

Daryl Davis & The KKK (Advanced Lesson)

A powerful lesson on empathy, racism, and dialogue based on Daryl Davis's story. Includes vocabulary, role-plays, discussion (C1/C2 ESL).

Bouchard on Nature vs. Nurture (Advanced Lesson)

A lesson on nature vs nurture, Bouchard’s twin study, & a reunion of twins. Includes vocabulary, discussion, and comprehension tasks (C1/C2).

The Life of Pope Francis (Advanced Lesson Plan)

An advanced lesson on the life of Pope Francis, including debates, roleplays, and vocabulary activities for C1/C2 conversation class.

Chinese Luxury Goods on TikTok (Advanced Lesson)

A lesson on counterfeit luxury goods, TikTok marketing, and consumer trust. Includes video, vocabulary, and speaking activities (C1/C2 ESL).

Siffre’s Cave Experiments (Advanced Lesson)

A lesson on Michel Siffre’s isolation experiment and the science of time perception. Includes vocabulary, speaking tasks for C1/C2 ESL.