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Neighbor from Hell: Russian Businessman Alexei Zakharov (Advanced)

ESL Level: Advanced (C1/C2) Lesson Topics: disputes between neighbors, bullying SkillĀ Focus: Speaking, Reading, Vocabulary Approximate Class Time: 1.75 hours Lesson Plan Download: neighbor-russian-bully-advanced-lesson-042024.docx Note: This lesson was originally posted in 2011. It was revised and enhanced in 2024. After warm-up questions, students read a 294-word reading passage that tells the story of an ‘everyday’ type […]

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 (Intermediate Lesson)

A lesson on Stanley Milgram’s study on obedience and authority. It includes speaking and vocabulary activities for intermediate ESL classes.

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.

Milgram’s Obedience Experiment (Advanced Lesson Plan)

A lesson on Stanley Milgram’s study on obedience and authority. It includes speaking and vocabulary activities for advanced ESL class.

36 Days: A Lesson on Migration (Upper-Intermediate)

An lesson on the perilous journey of 101 African migrants who spent 36 days at sea. The lesson includes speaking activities for ESL class.

36 Days: A Lesson on Migration (Advanced)

An lesson on the perilous journey of 101 African migrants who spent 36 days at sea. The lesson includes speaking activities for ESL class.

Whistleblower Asks Govt to Release UAP Evidence (Upper-Intermediate)

A lesson on whistleblower David Grusch’s request that the US disclose a secret UAP (UFO) program. Includes many speaking activities (B2/C1).

Whistleblower Urges UAP/UFO Disclosure (Advanced Lesson Plan)

An advanced lesson on whistleblower David Grusch’s request that the US disclose a secret UAP (UFO) program. Includes many speaking activities.

The Big Five Personality Traits (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)

A lesson on The Big Five personality traits (aka OCEAN Model). The lesson includes reading, listening (video), and speaking activities.

The Big Five Personality Traits (Advanced Lesson Plan)

A lesson on The Big Five personality traits (aka OCEAN Model). The lesson includes reading, listening (video), 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.

Health & Wellness (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)

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

Health & Wellness (Advanced Lesson Plan)

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

AI & Artificial General Intelligence (Upper-Intermediate Lesson)

A free lesson on the impacts of AI & AGI on humanity in general, education, and healthcare. For conversational English class (B2/C1 level)

AI & Artificial General Intelligence (Advanced Lesson Plan)

A free lesson on the impacts of AI & AGI on humanity in general, education, and healthcare. For conversational English class (C1/C2 level)

Beauty & Body Image (Upper-Intermediate)

This upper-intermediate lesson discusses body image and beauty. It contains role-plays and debates for conversational EFL/ESL class.

Beauty & Body Image (Advanced Lesson Plan)

This advanced lesson discusses body image, self-esteem, and beauty. It contains engaging role-plays and debates for conversational EFL class.

Family Lesson Plan (Advanced C1/C2)

This advanced lesson focuses on trends related to the family, marriage, and reproduction. It includes 4 pages of ESL speaking activities.

Factfulness about the Future (Advanced Video Lesson)

A lesson about optimism (or pessimism) about the future and a summary of Hans Rosling’s book, Factfulness for advanced EFL conversation class.

Belief in Conspiracy Theories (Upper-Intermediate EFL Lesson)

An upper-intermediate lesson on conspiracy theories and their effects on society. Includes activities on vocabulary, fallacies, and biases.