Category Archives: Intermediate

Here is a list of intermediate (B2/C1) ESL lesson plans on various topics. Note that there are many lessons at this level, so be sure to click the older posts link at the bottom of the page to see more. If you’d prefer to see a list of lesson plan topics, please view the topic list.

Four Secrets from Sports Psychology (Intermediate)

An intermediate lesson based on a short BBC video about tips from sports psychology that people can use in everyday life. (B1/B2 ESL)

Mystery Travel Destinations (Intermediate Level)

Explore the world with this intermediate (B1) lesson focused on travel & destinations. Includes vocabulary and speaking activities for ESL.

The Milestones of Life (Intermediate Lesson Plan)

Teachers, use this lesson on life's milestones with intermediate (B1-level) ESL students. It includes speaking activities, reading, & idioms.

Unsolved Crimes (Intermediate Lesson)

A lesson on the 300-million-yen robbery in Tokyo and D.B. Cooper's infamous airplane hijacking. Includes debates and roleplays for EFL class.

The Case against Pet Ownership (Intermediate Lesson)

A discussion of the ethics of pet ownership. The lesson includes speaking activities (role-plays & debates) about adopting and keeping a pet.

Scams & Fraud (Intermediate Lessons Plan)

A lesson based on two stories about scams (AI voice cloning & a romance scam). After reading, students do several speaking activities.

A Day Like No Other (Intermediate Lesson Plan)

This story-based lesson describes a hurricane hitting a town. The student must complete speaking activities as the story unfolds. (B1 level)

Family Travels the World (Intermediate Lesson Plan)

A lesson on a Canadian family that traveled the world to create memories for their children. Includes role-plays and speaking activities.

Health & Wellness (Intermediate Lesson Plan)

A lesson on nutrition, exercise, and mental health for intermediate ESL/EFL class including speaking, reading, and vocabulary activities.

Crime & Punishment: Bobby Bostic’s Story (Intermediate Lesson)

This intermediate lesson is about the release of juvenile offender Bobby Bostic. The ESL lesson includes speaking and grammar activities.

Middlebury Language Schools (Intermediate)

An intermediate lesson on the immersion programs at Middlebury Language Schools. The lesson includes activities for conversational ESL class.

The Paradoxes of Life (Intermediate Lesson Plan)

This intermediate ESL lesson focuses on life's paradoxes. It includes a role-play, the prisoner's dilemma, and other speaking activities.

2022 News in Review (Intermediate Lesson Plan)

Review the top 2022 news stories (Covid lockdowns, Iranian protests) with this intermediate EFL lesson that includes many speaking activities.

Climate Change (Intermediate EFL Lesson)

An intermediate lesson on climate change/global warming, energy, and protesting. Includes speaking activities for ESL conversation class.

A Christmas Miracle from the Korean War (Intermediate Lesson)

An intermediate EFL lesson on a Christmas miracle from the Korean war. Includes a section on lifeboat ethics & other speaking activities.

Ethical Problems at Work (Intermediate EFL Lesson)

Intermediate lesson on ethical problems in the office, including reading, vocabulary & speaking activities (e.g. BINGO) for EFL class.

Working from Home vs. Office (YouTube-based Lesson)

Lesson on working from home vs. in the office based on a short YouTube video. Download the worksheet for intermediate to advanced EFL levels.

Cultural Differences in North America (Intermediate Lesson)

Lesson on cultural shock & cultural differences in the United States, Canada, & Mexico for intermediate conversational English class.

Top Tourist Destinations & Travel Trends (Intermediate EFL Lesson)

An intermediate EFL lesson plan on the top four travel destinations of the year. Includes reading, vocabulary, and speaking exercises.

Bad Habits (Upper-Intermediate Lesson Plan)

Free upper-intermediate lesson plan on bad habits. Includes warm-up questions, reading, vocabulary, and group work for ESL class.

The Keys to Marriage (Intermediate ESL Lesson Plan)

Intermediate lesson plan on marriage and happiness. PPP-style reading & speaking lesson for (pre) intermediate ESL/EFL students.