Category Archives: Intermediate ESL Lessons for Conversation Class (B1/B2)

Browse our collection of intermediate speaking-focused ESL lesson plans for conversation classes at the B1/B2 level. These lessons include video or reading inputs, vocabulary practice, and communicative speaking activities that encourage debate and critical thinking. Topics include travel, dating, scams, and social media, and other real-world issues that engage intermediate learners.

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Crime & Punishment: Bobby Bostic’s Story (Intermediate Lesson) March 27, 2023

This intermediate lesson is about the release of juvenile offender Bobby Bostic. The ESL lesson includes speaking and grammar activities.
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Middlebury Language Schools (Intermediate) March 16, 2023

An intermediate lesson on the immersion programs at Middlebury Language Schools. The lesson includes activities for conversational ESL class.
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The Paradoxes of Life (Intermediate Lesson Plan) February 10, 2023

This intermediate ESL lesson focuses on life's paradoxes. It includes a role-play, the prisoner's dilemma, and other speaking activities.
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2022 News in Review (Intermediate Lesson Plan) January 5, 2023

Review the top 2022 news stories (Covid lockdowns, Iranian protests) with this intermediate EFL lesson that includes many speaking activities.
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Climate Change (Intermediate EFL Lesson) December 13, 2022

An intermediate lesson on climate change/global warming, energy, and protesting. Includes speaking activities for ESL conversation class.
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A Christmas Miracle from the Korean War (Intermediate Lesson) December 5, 2022

An intermediate EFL lesson on a Christmas miracle from the Korean war. Includes a section on lifeboat ethics & other speaking activities.
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Ethical Problems at Work (Intermediate EFL Lesson) October 12, 2022

Intermediate lesson on ethical problems in the office, including reading, vocabulary & speaking activities (e.g. BINGO) for EFL class.
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Working from Home vs. Office (YouTube-based Lesson) September 4, 2022

Lesson on working from home vs. in the office based on a short YouTube video. Download the worksheet for intermediate to advanced EFL levels.
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Cultural Differences in North America (Intermediate Lesson) August 10, 2022

Lesson on cultural shock & cultural differences in the United States, Canada, & Mexico for intermediate conversational English class.
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Top Tourist Destinations & Travel Trends (Intermediate EFL Lesson) July 11, 2022

An intermediate EFL lesson plan on the top four travel destinations of the year. Includes reading, vocabulary, and speaking exercises.
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Bad Habits (Upper-Intermediate Lesson Plan) September 26, 2020

Free upper-intermediate lesson plan on bad habits. Includes warm-up questions, reading, vocabulary, and group work for ESL class.
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The Keys to Marriage (Intermediate ESL Lesson Plan) March 14, 2014

Intermediate lesson plan on marriage and happiness. PPP-style reading & speaking lesson for (pre) intermediate ESL/EFL students.
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The Finnish Education System (Intermediate Lesson Plan) March 4, 2014

An intermediate lesson plan on the Finnish education system. Includes debate on free education & role-plays for ESL/EFL conversation class.
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Cooking Lesson Plan (Intermediate ESL) May 2, 2013

Intermediate lesson plan on cooking, recipes, and food. Includes role-plays. Download the cooking lesson plan. For ESL/EFL conversation class.
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Study: Humans Getting Dumber (Intermediate Evolution Lesson Plan ESL) November 22, 2012

Intermediate ESL lesson plan on intelligence & evolution. Includes debate & quotations. Study online or download the ESL lesson plan.
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Police Taser Blind Man (Intermediate Lesson Plan) October 24, 2012

Intermediate lesson plan about police tasering a blind man in the UK. Includes role-plays. Study online or download the ESL lesson plan
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Gangnam Style: Korean Pop Video Goes Viral (Intermediate Lesson Plan) October 2, 2012

Free intermediate lesson plan on Gangnam Style, the viral Korean music video. Study online or download the ESL/EFL lesson plan for class.
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How to Swear in English (Intermediate & Upper Intermediate Lesson Plan) September 23, 2012

Free intermediate & upper-intermediate lesson plan about swearing in English. Study online or download the ESL/EFL swearing lesson plan.
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Myths about Health ESL Lesson Plan (Intermediate) August 19, 2012

Intermediate lesson plan on common myths about health and medicine. Study online or download the ESL/EFL lesson plan for class.
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Travel & Tourism (Intermediate ESL Lesson Plan) May 19, 2012

Intermediate lesson plan on traveling, tourist destinations, etc. Includes role-plays. Study online or download the travel lesson plan.
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Etiquette & Manners (Intermediate ESL Lesson Plan) May 2, 2012

A B1/B2 ESL lesson on etiquette and manners with vocabulary, grammar practice, roleplays, and discussion of social behavior and politeness.
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