top of page

Premium ESL Lesson Plans

Get full access to every lesson, including new releases added weekly. Lesson plans can be bought individually, or choose the subscription plan that suits you: 👉 See pricing plans

Filters

Adventure in Nature
VOCABULARY & SPEAKING
B2-C1

Adventure in Nature

​

GO TO LESSON
Resilience vs Vulnerability: Which Makes Us Stronger?
DISCUSSION & DEBATE
C1-C2

Resilience vs Vulnerability: Which Makes Us Stronger?

This C1–C2 ESL lesson examines resilience, vulnerability, and mental wellbeing. Through reading, discussion, debate, and writing, learners practise sophisticated vocabulary and persuasive argumentation skills.

GO TO LESSON
Let's Visit Portugal
GENERAL
B1-B2

Let's Visit Portugal

A B1–B2 travel lesson where students explore Portugal's landmarks, food, and traditions, learn useful idioms, and build cultural awareness through quizzes, dialogues, and engaging speaking and reflection activities.

GO TO LESSON
How Active Are You?
SPEAKING
A2-B1

How Active Are You?

A fun A2–B1 ESL speaking lesson on daily activity and lifestyle habits. Students discuss staying active, everyday choices, and simple ways to move more using natural English.

GO TO LESSON
How Healthy Are You?
VIDEO LESSON
B2-C1

How Healthy Are You?

A B2–C1 ESL discussion lesson exploring healthy habits, lifestyle choices and nutrition myths. Students react to authentic opinions while developing natural fluency discussing health and wellbeing.

GO TO LESSON
The Way We See Ourselves
VIDEO LESSON
C1-C2

The Way We See Ourselves

A C1–C2 ESL speaking lesson on body image and self-perception, featuring natural, discussion-based activities that explore confidence, social media, and how we see ourselves.

GO TO LESSON
Financial Wellbeing
SPEAKING
B1-B2

Financial Wellbeing

A practical B1–B2 ESL speaking lesson on financial wellbeing. Students discuss spending habits, savings and money decisions while learning useful phrasal verbs and idioms for everyday financial conversations.

GO TO LESSON
What Were You Doing When…? (Past Continuous)
GRAMMAR
A2-B1

What Were You Doing When…? (Past Continuous)

A communicative A2–B1 past continuous ESL lesson plan focused on describing background actions and interruptions, helping learners confidently contrast past continuous with past simple.

GO TO LESSON
The Small Stuff Is the Big Stuff: Rethinking Kindness
SPEAKING
B2-C1

The Small Stuff Is the Big Stuff: Rethinking Kindness

A video-led B2–C1 kindness ESL lesson plan exploring everyday kindness, success, and social values through thoughtful, speaking-first discussion that encourages reflection, connection, and real-world communication.

GO TO LESSON
Creativity and Inspiration
VIDEO LESSON
B2-C1

Creativity and Inspiration

A video-led B2–C1 ESL speaking lesson exploring creativity and inspiration. Students challenge common myths, reflect on how ideas are formed, and practise natural, thoughtful discussion in English.

GO TO LESSON
Let's Visit Germany
GENERAL
B1-B2

Let's Visit Germany

A B1–B2 travel lesson where students explore Germany's landmarks, food, and traditions, learn useful idioms, and build cultural awareness through quizzes, dialogues, and engaging speaking and reflection activities.

GO TO LESSON
Celebrating Achievements
SPEAKING
B2-C1

Celebrating Achievements

A reflective B2–C1 ESL speaking lesson exploring achievements, small wins, and success, helping adult learners discuss progress, comparison, and recognition through meaningful, conversation-first activities.

GO TO LESSON
Friendship and Belonging
SPEAKING
A2-B1

Friendship and Belonging

A warm A2–B1 ESL speaking lesson exploring friendship and belonging through relatable conversation activities about meeting new people, building connections, and the friendships that give us a sense of community.

GO TO LESSON
Why Am I Always Tired?
VIDEO LESSON
B2-C1

Why Am I Always Tired?

A B2–C1 ESL speaking lesson on tiredness and energy, featuring relatable, conversation-based activities that explore habits, lifestyle choices, and practical ways to feel more energised.

GO TO LESSON
Technology & Privacy: Are We Trading Freedom for Convenience?
DISCUSSION & DEBATE
C1-C2

Technology & Privacy: Are We Trading Freedom for Convenience?

This C1–C2 ESL lesson examines technology, privacy, and freedom. Through reading, discussion, debate, and writing, learners build advanced vocabulary and practise presenting persuasive, balanced arguments.

GO TO LESSON
Getting Holiday Ready
VIDEO LESSON
B1-B2

Getting Holiday Ready

A B1–B2 travel ESL speaking lesson where students discuss holiday booking, airport routines and travel habits while learning natural expressions used when planning and preparing for trips.

GO TO LESSON
How We Spend Our Time
SPEAKING
A2-B1

How We Spend Our Time

AnA2–B1 ESL speaking lesson exploring daily routines and free time through natural conversation, helping learners talk confidently about habits, evenings, weekends, and real-life choices.

GO TO LESSON
Self-Care: Healing or Hype?
SPEAKING
B2-C1

Self-Care: Healing or Hype?

A B2–C1 speaking lesson exploring self-care, influencer culture, and marketing tactics. Students analyse wellness trends, debate consumerism, and reflect on genuine wellbeing habits.

GO TO LESSON
Attention Economy: Are We the Product?
VIDEO LESSON
C1-C2

Attention Economy: Are We the Product?

An advanced ESL speaking lesson exploring the attention economy. Students discuss social media, digital habits, algorithms and technology ethics while developing fluency in thought-provoking C1–C2 discussions.

GO TO LESSON
Goal Setting and Motivation
VIDEO LESSON
B1-B2

Goal Setting and Motivation

A video-led B1–B2 goal setting lesson where students explore why goals fail and learn the SMARTER framework. Conversation-first tasks help them create realistic goals and build motivation.

GO TO LESSON
Life Without a Phone
VIDEO LESSON
A2-B1

Life Without a Phone

A relatable A2–B1 ESL speaking lesson exploring smartphone habits and screen-free time. Students discuss digital dependence, watch a video and reflect on what life would be like without phones.

GO TO LESSON
Shopping for Clothes
SPEAKING
A2-B1

Shopping for Clothes

An A2–B1 ESL speaking lesson exploring clothes shopping through real-life situations, functional language, and reflective discussion, helping learners talk confidently about fit, style, comfort, and everyday decisions.

GO TO LESSON
Trying to Eat Well in a World of Mixed Messages
SPEAKING
C1-C2

Trying to Eat Well in a World of Mixed Messages

A C1–C2 food advice ESL speaking lesson exploring confusion, trust, and mixed messages around healthy eating through guided discussion, real-life scenarios, and reflective conversation.

GO TO LESSON
Holiday Mode (Present Continuous)
GRAMMAR
A2-B1

Holiday Mode (Present Continuous)

An A2–B1 present continuous ESL lesson set in a holiday context, helping learners practise temporary situations, travel plans, and repeated behaviour through structured speaking and planning activities.

GO TO LESSON
Patience and Waiting
SPEAKING
B1-B2

Patience and Waiting

A B1–B2 ESL speaking lesson exploring patience, waiting, and everyday frustrations through engaging conversation activities that help learners discuss relatable situations using natural expressions and idioms.

GO TO LESSON
Getting Outside & Trying Something New
SPEAKING
A2-B1

Getting Outside & Trying Something New

An A2–B1 ESL speaking lesson on outdoor activities and trying new things, featuring relatable, conversation-based tasks that help learners talk naturally about everyday choices and plans.

GO TO LESSON
Making Friends as Adults
VIDEO LESSON
B2

Making Friends as Adults

A B2 ESL speaking lesson on making friends as adults. Students discuss social habits, relationships and real-life situations while using natural expressions to build fluency and confidence.

GO TO LESSON
Talking to Machines About Your Feelings
VIDEO LESSON
C1-C2

Talking to Machines About Your Feelings

A thought-provoking C1–C2 ESL speaking lesson exploring AI, personal advice, and wellbeing through engaging discussion activities that examine how technology is changing the way we seek support.

GO TO LESSON
Giving and Responding to Opinions
FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE
B1-B2

Giving and Responding to Opinions

A dynamic B1–B2 ESL lesson that develops polite agreement, diplomatic disagreement, and nuanced opinion skills through structured discussions, reformulation tasks, and perspective-shifting activities for real-world communication.

GO TO LESSON
Have You Ever…? (Past & Present Perfect)
GRAMMAR
A2-B1

Have You Ever…? (Past & Present Perfect)

A structured A2–B1 present perfect ESL lesson built around “Have you ever?” questions, helping learners practise life experience, already/yet, and been vs gone through engaging speaking tasks.

GO TO LESSON
Emotional Intelligence Collocations
COLLOCATIONS
B2-C1

Emotional Intelligence Collocations

A B2–C1 emotional intelligence ESL lesson plan helping learners use advanced collocations naturally while discussing self-awareness, empathy, conflict, and real-life emotional challenges.

GO TO LESSON
Consistency: Discipline, Identity & the Cost of Showing Up
SPEAKING
C1-C2

Consistency: Discipline, Identity & the Cost of Showing Up

Explore the power of small daily actions in this advanced consistency ESL lesson. Students discuss habits, discipline, and identity while practising natural expressions and debating systems vs goals through engaging speaking tasks.

GO TO LESSON
Nature Collocations
COLLOCATIONS
B1-B2

Nature Collocations

A calm, conversational B1–B2 nature collocations ESL lesson helping students talk naturally about the outdoors, wellbeing, and balance through relatable situations, personal reflection, and meaningful discussion.

GO TO LESSON
Things I’ve Tried and What I’ve Learnt (Present Perfect)
GRAMMAR
B1-B2

Things I’ve Tried and What I’ve Learnt (Present Perfect)

A B1–B2 present perfect ESL lesson exploring life experiences, recent changes, and personal growth through engaging speaking tasks, storytelling, and structured grammar refresher activities.

GO TO LESSON
It Was All Going Fine Until… (Past Continuous)
GRAMMAR
B1-B2

It Was All Going Fine Until… (Past Continuous)

A communicative B1–B2 past continuous ESL lesson focused on storytelling, background actions, and interruptions, helping learners confidently contrast past continuous with past simple.

GO TO LESSON
The Life You’re Living Right Now (Present Continuous)
GRAMMAR
B1-B2

The Life You’re Living Right Now (Present Continuous)

A B1–B2 present continuous ESL lesson plan designed as a grammar refresher, helping adult learners practise temporary situations, repeated behaviour, and future arrangements through meaningful discussion.

GO TO LESSON

Why Use Wellbeing English Premium ESL Lesson Plans?

Our premium ESL lesson plans take everything teachers love about our free ESL resources and go even further. They’re carefully designed for teachers who want ready-to-use, in-depth lessons that spark meaningful conversations, save planning time, and keep adult learners engaged.
 

Advanced, Thought-Provoking Topics
 

Premium lessons cover a wide range of wellbeing, lifestyle, and personal growth themes in more depth — from digital wellbeing and mental health to motivation, relationships, and resilience. These ESL lessons give your students the language they need to talk about real-world challenges and ideas with confidence.
 

Comprehensive Lesson Packages
 

Each premium ESL lesson plan comes with a PDF student worksheet and Canva presentation, plus a teacher’s guide with notes, answer keys, and teaching tips. You get everything in one place, designed to make your classes run smoothly and professionally.
 

Structured for Maximum Impact
 

Our lessons follow a clear sequence — warm-up, vocabulary, gap-fills, listening/reading tasks, speaking practice, and reflection. The activities build on one another, ensuring students not only practise English but also develop critical thinking and communication skills.
 

Flexible & Ready to Teach
 

Whether you teach ESL online or in person, our premium lessons are designed to slot straight into your teaching. You can teach them exactly as they are, or adapt them to suit your learners’ interests and levels.
 

Designed for Adult Learners
 

Our premium ESL lesson plans are tailored specifically to the needs of adults — whether professionals looking to improve workplace English, or learners seeking meaningful, real-life topics to discuss. The content is always practical, relevant, and mature.
 

Value Beyond the Classroom
 

Investing in premium lessons means less time planning, more time teaching, and more impact in the classroom. Teachers who use Wellbeing English resources tell us they feel more confident, save hours each week, and see stronger student engagement.

With Wellbeing English premium ESL lesson plans, you get professional, ready-to-use resources that enrich your teaching, inspire your students, and make your lessons stand out.

bottom of page