Category Archives: Upper-Intermediate
Third Man Syndrome (Upper-Intermediate Lesson Plan)
ESL/EFL Level: B2/C1 (Upper-Intermediate)Lesson Topics: third man syndrome, survivalSkill Focus: Reading, Listening, Speaking, VocabularyApproximate Class Time: 2 hoursLesson Plan Download: third-man-syndrome-upper-intermediate-092024.docxLesson Overview: After warm-up questions, read a 202-word passage about a phenomenon called the Third Man Syndrome which occurs when someone near-death experiences the presence of a ‘third man’ who helps them survive. The passage introduces […]
Class, Caste, & Social Equality (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)
A lesson on social equality & class structures based on a video about India’s caste system. Several speaking activities are included.
Talking about Art (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)
A lesson on talking about art at galleries. Students learn new vocabulary and practice discussing famous paintings, including abstract art.
Showing Empathy (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)
A lesson on expressing empathy & the differences between empathy and sympathy designed for advanced ESL conversation class.
The Most Annoying Lesson Plan (Upper-Intermediate)
A lesson on the 11 most annoying things ever. The lesson includes vocabulary and speaking activities for advanced ESL class.
Olympic Athletes & Differences of Sexual Development (DSD) – Upper-Intermediate
A lesson on Olympic athletes with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD) with reading & speaking activities for upper-intermediate ESL class
Angus Barbieri’s Fast (Upper-Intermediate Lesson Plan)
A lesson on on dieting, weight loss, and Angus Barbieri’s 382-day fast for upper-intermediate (B2/C1) ESL student speaking practice.
Amazon Tribe Gets Internet (Upper-Intermediate Lesson Plan)
A lesson on how the arrival of Starlink Internet access affected a remote Amazon tribe. The lesson includes speaking & vocabulary activities.
Utopia (Upper-Intermediate Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan on the concept of utopia and utopian societies. The lesson includes speaking and vocabulary activities for ESL class.
What Europeans Think of Americans (C1 Level Lesson)
A video-based lesson on what Europeans think of Americans. The lesson contains speaking activities for upper-intermediate/advanced (C1) ESL.
Trad Wives & Gender Roles (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)
A lesson on the trad wife trend spread on social media that promotes women returning to traditional gender roles. (B2/C1 ESL)
Dan Saunders & The ATM Glitch (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)
A lesson about an Australian man who withdrew 1.6 million dollars after discovering an ATM glitch. The lesson includes speaking activities.
Dating & Finding Love (Upper-Intermediate Lesson Plan)
A lesson on the evolution of dating and dating trends (AI, dating apps, etc.) The lesson includes speaking activities for B2/C1 levels.
The Brown Eyes/Blue Eyes Experiment (Upper-Intermediate)
A lesson on Jane Elliott’s Brown Eyes/Blue Eyes experiment that aimed to teach students about discrimination. This lesson is for B2/C1 levels.
Communication with Gen Z in the Workplace (Upper-Intermediate)
A lesson on communication conflicts at work with Gen Z employees. The lesson includes speaking and vocabulary activities for B2/C1 levels.
AI Girlfriends & Companions (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)
A lesson on artificial intelligence (AI) girlfriends and boyfriends. The lesson includes speaking and vocabulary activities for B2/C1 ESL.
Etiquette Rules for Visiting Japan (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)
A lesson on etiquette tips for visiting Japan. The lesson includes speaking and vocabulary activities for conversational ESL class.
Travel the World as a Pet Sitter (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)
A lesson on pet sitting around the world, focusing on the travel benefits and responsibilities of being a pet sitter. (B2 ESL level)
Neighbor from Hell: Russian Businessman Alexei Zakharov (Upper-Intermediate)
An ESL lesson about a terrible neighbour and bully for conversational English class. The B2/C1-level lesson includes roleplays and debates.
Milgram’s Obedience Experiment (Upper-Intermediate)
A lesson on Stanley Milgram’s study on obedience and authority. It includes speaking and vocabulary activities for advanced ESL class.
Breakfast Around the World (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)
A lesson on breakfast food around the world based on a YouTube video by Insider Food. The lesson includes vocabulary and speaking activities.