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Our Premium ESL lesson plans are the same high quality and similar length as the Free lessons, but they cover a much wider range of topics. This gives you more choice and flexibility, with lessons that go beyond the themes featured in our Free resources. In addition, every Premium teacher’s guide includes an editable Canva link, so you can customise the lesson to suit your teaching style and your students’ needs. (A Canva subscription is required to edit.)

What levels are the premium ESL lesson plans designed for?

We offer premium ESL lesson plans for learners from A2 (pre-intermediate) to C1 (advanced). Each lesson clearly shows the recommended level so you can select the most suitable resources for your students.

What’s included in each premium ESL lesson plan?

Every premium ESL lesson plan includes a student worksheet (ready to use in class or online), a teacher’s guide with notes, answer keys, and tips for delivery and a Canva presentation, so you can teach straight from slides without extra preparation.

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The exact structure varies depending on the lesson type, but most follow a clear and engaging sequence. This usually includes a warm-up, vocabulary practice, gap fills, a reading or video activity, plenty of discussion tasks, and a reflection activity. This balance ensures lessons flow smoothly and maximise student engagement.

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VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

A2-B1

Technology and Modern Life

An A2–B1 lesson where students discuss technology’s impact on daily life, learn everyday vocabulary and phrasal verbs, and build natural fluency through relatable conversations about habits, emotions, and healthier digital choices.

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VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

B1-B2

Cultural Curiosity

A B1–B2 lesson where students explore cultural traditions and diversity, build useful vocabulary, and develop fluency through reading, scenarios, and reflective speaking about customs, values, and real-world cultural insight.

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The Therapy Boom: Essential Support or Over-Commercialised?

DISCUSSION & DEBATE

C1-C2

The Therapy Boom: Essential Support or Over-Commercialised?

A C1–C2 lesson where students debate the rise of therapy, learn advanced psychology and ethics vocabulary, and build persuasive, critical language through reading, discussion, and structured argumentation on mental health and commercialisation.

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VIDEO LESSON

B2-C1

Financial Health Day

A B2–C1 lesson where students explore financial wellbeing, learn practical money vocabulary and idioms, and build confident, real-world fluency through video tasks, discussion, and creating a personal financial action plan.

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VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

A2-B1

Sleep and Relaxation

A2–B1 learners explore sleep habits, bedtime routines, and relaxation vocabulary through short dialogues, phrasal verbs, and real-life discussions. The lesson builds natural fluency while helping students reflect on rest, energy, and healthy daily habits.

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DISCUSSION & DEBATE

C1-C2

The Ethics of Biohacking and Longevity

C1–C2 learners explore life extension, ethics, and human progress through advanced vocabulary, debate expressions, and structured discussions. The lesson builds fluent, nuanced communication while students weigh the risks and possibilities of biohacking.

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GENERAL

B1-B2

Let's Visit Japan

B1–B2 learners explore Japan’s landmarks, food, and traditions through quizzes, videos, and dialogue-based activities. The lesson builds natural travel vocabulary and fluency while encouraging cultural curiosity and personal reflection.

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PHRASAL VERBS

B1-B2

Phrasal Verbs: Travel

B1–B2 learners build confidence with everyday travel phrasal verbs through reading, gap-fills, transformations, and speaking tasks. The lesson boosts natural fluency as students describe real journeys and travel experiences.

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VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

B1-B2

Self-Care and Wellness Routines

B1–B2 learners explore wellness vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and idioms through matching, gap-fills, and discussion. Students talk about healthy habits, share self-care routines, and build natural fluency around everyday wellbeing.

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GENERAL

B1-B2

Let's Visit Poland

B1–B2 learners explore Poland’s landmarks, food, and traditions through quizzes, matching tasks, a dialogue, and idioms. The lesson builds natural travel fluency while developing cultural awareness and confident speaking skills.

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Making Small Talk and Starting Conversations

FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE

A2-B1

Making Small Talk and Starting Conversations

A2–B1 learners build confidence with everyday small talk, learning practical phrases for starting, maintaining, and ending conversations. Through dialogues, gap-fills, and role-plays, students practise natural, friendly English for real-life situations.

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VIDEO LESSON

B2-C1

Walking for Health

B2–C1 learners explore the health and wellbeing benefits of walking through collocations, video tasks, and discussion. Students build natural fluency while reflecting on daily habits, stress, community design, and simple lifestyle changes.

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VIDEO LESSON

C1-C2

Life is Not About Being Happy

A C1–C2 lesson where students explore the meaning of happiness through idioms, video tasks, and deep reflection, building fluent, thoughtful language for discussing wellbeing, challenges, and life philosophy.

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GENERAL

B1-B2

Let's Visit Thailand

A B1–B2 travel lesson where students explore Thailand’s landmarks, food, and traditions, learn idiomatic expressions, and build cultural awareness through quizzes, video tasks, and engaging discussion activities.

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VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

B2-C1

Resilience and Stress Management

A B2–C1 lesson where students discuss stress and resilience, learn wellbeing vocabulary, and build natural fluency through ranking tasks, advice-giving language, and real-life conversations about coping and emotional strength.

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IDIOMS

B1-B2

Nature Idioms

A B1–B2 lesson where students learn six nature idioms, practise them through dialogues, transformations, and real-life scenarios, and build fluency while discussing resilience, problem-solving, and personal growth.

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VIDEO LESSON

B2-C1

Mindful Eating

This mindful eating ESL lesson plan (B2–C1) helps learners explore how mindfulness can transform everyday eating habits. Students build sensory vocabulary, learn key terms from a Headspace video, and reflect through a simple mindful eating exercise.

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VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

B2-C1

Mindfulness and Stress Relief

B2–C1 learners explore mindfulness, stress management, and emotional resilience through advanced vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and idioms. With matching, gap-fills, and calm reflective discussions, students learn to talk confidently about wellbeing techniques in real life.

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The Psychology of Discipline vs Motivation

DISCUSSION & DEBATE

C1-C2

The Psychology of Discipline vs Motivation

C1–C2 learners explore whether discipline or motivation drives long-term success. Through reading, debate language, and structured discussions, the lesson builds advanced fluency and critical thinking around psychology, habits, and self-improvement.

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GENERAL

B1-B2

Let's Visit Cambodia

B1–B2 learners explore Cambodia’s temples, food, and culture through quizzes, videos, matching tasks, and dialogue practice. The lesson builds travel vocabulary, cultural awareness, and natural speaking fluency.

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VIDEO LESSON

B1-B2

Pet Benefits

B1–B2 learners explore how pets support mental health through vocabulary, video tasks, and speaking activities. The lesson builds natural fluency while students discuss stress relief, routines, and the wellbeing benefits of pet ownership.

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The Philosophy of Happiness: Hedonism vs Stoicism

DISCUSSION & DEBATE

C1-C2

The Philosophy of Happiness: Hedonism vs Stoicism

C1–C2 learners explore hedonism and Stoicism through reading, debate language, and structured discussions. The lesson builds advanced fluency while helping students analyse happiness, virtue, and modern wellbeing with clear, philosophical English.

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COLLOCATIONS

B2-C1

Networking and Collaboration Collocations

B2–C1 learners explore professional networking through practical collocations and real-world discussions. Using matching, gap-fills, and speaking tasks, students learn to describe connections, partnerships, and opportunities with clear, confident English.

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COLLOCATIONS

B2-C1

Creativity and Innovation Collocations

B2–C1 learners explore creativity and innovation through advanced collocations and discussion-based tasks. Students practise talking about ideas, problem-solving, and imagination while building natural fluency and real-world communication skills.

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IDIOMS

B1-B2

Food Idioms

A B1–B2 lesson where students learn six common food idioms, practise them through dialogues, transformations, and real-life scenarios, and build natural fluency, humour, and confidence in everyday conversation.

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VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

B1-B2

The Art of Saying No

A B1–B2 lesson where students learn vocabulary for setting healthy boundaries, practise polite assertive communication through roleplays and scenarios, and build confidence discussing wellbeing, balance, and saying “no” respectfully.

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VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

B2-C1

Transformative Travel

A B2–C1 lesson where students discuss how travel shapes growth and perspective, learning advanced expressions through dialogues, scenarios, and reflective speaking about resilience, empathy, and stepping outside comfort zones.

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VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

A2-B1

Healthy Morning Routines

A2–B1 learners explore morning routines, learn practical vocabulary, and discuss simple healthy habits. Through matching, gap-fills, and guided speaking tasks, students share their routines and reflect on small changes for calmer, healthier mornings.

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IDIOMS

B1-B2

Happiness Idioms

B1–B2 learners explore joyful English through six happiness idioms, using short dialogues, matching tasks, and speaking activities. The lesson builds natural fluency while encouraging students to share positive memories and moments of joy.

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VIDEO LESSON

C1-C2

Men, Friendship & Vulnerability

C1–C2 learners explore loneliness, male friendship, and vulnerability through video-based vocabulary, discussion tasks, and personal reflection. The lesson builds natural fluency while helping students talk openly and sensitively about connection, boundaries, and real human relationships.

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GENERAL

B1-B2

Autumn

B1–B2 learners explore autumn vocabulary and traditions through pictures, culture matching, and seasonal discussions. The lesson builds natural fluency as students describe autumn sights, foods, feelings, and celebrations around the world.

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Asking for and Giving Personal Information

FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE

A2-B1

Asking for and Giving Personal Information

A2–B1 learners practise natural introductions using softeners, follow-up questions, and confirmation phrases. Through dialogues, gap-fills, and role-plays, students build confidence sharing personal details and starting real conversations.

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VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

B2-C1

Self-Esteem and Confidence

B2–C1 learners explore self-confidence through key concepts, phrasal verbs, and idioms. The lesson builds natural fluency as students discuss self-esteem, assertiveness, and practical strategies for personal growth in real-life situations.

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What Are The Effects Of Alcohol On Your Body?

VIDEO LESSON

C1-C2

What Are The Effects Of Alcohol On Your Body?

C1–C2 learners explore the short- and long-term effects of alcohol using advanced health vocabulary, video tasks, and debate prompts. The lesson builds critical thinking and fluent, reflective discussion around wellbeing and lifestyle choices.

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VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

B1-B2

Digital Wellbeing and Screen Time

B1–B2 learners explore screen habits, digital wellbeing, and everyday tech language. Through vocabulary, phrasal verbs, idioms, and discussion tasks, students build natural fluency while reflecting on balance, focus, and healthier digital routines.

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COLLOCATIONS

B2-C1

Leadership & Influence Collocations

B2–C1 learners explore leadership skills through advanced collocations and practical speaking tasks. The lesson builds fluency for discussing influence, responsibility, and effective teamwork using clear, real-world language.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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