What is this lesson about? This communication phrasal verbs ESL lesson plan helps B1–B2 learners use eight essential phrasal verbs for effective communication and conflict resolution. Students practise expressions such as bring up, speak up, back down, cut in, clear up, open up, back up, and walk away through reading, matching, transformations, and speaking tasks.

What language will students learn? Learners focus on practical phrasal verbs that are widely used in conversations:

• Bring up (introduce a topic)

• Speak up (say something more loudly or confidently)

• Back down (stop arguing and accept you were wrong)

• Cut in (interrupt someone)

• Clear up (resolve confusion)

• Open up (share feelings more honestly)

• Back up (support with evidence)

• Walk away (leave a conflict rather than continue it)
  

How do students practise? The lesson develops understanding and fluency through:

• Warm-up discussion questions on communication and conflict.

• Reading activity where phrasal verbs appear in a natural business/social scenario.

• Definition and collocation matching to reinforce meaning and usage.

• Sentence transformations and gap-fills to strengthen grammar and fluency.

• Speaking practice where learners personalise phrasal verbs through real-life examples.
  

Why is this lesson useful? By the end, learners can:

• Use phrasal verbs confidently in discussions, debates, and negotiations.

• Handle misunderstandings and sensitive topics more effectively.

• Strengthen both grammar and speaking skills in one integrated lesson.

• Apply real-world expressions to professional and social contexts.
  

Who is it for? This lesson is perfect for intermediate adult learners (B1–B2), especially those who want to improve their ability to express opinions, resolve disagreements, and communicate clearly in workplace or everyday situations.