What is this lesson about?
This time management ESL lesson plan (B1–B2) helps learners talk about productivity, focus, digital habits, and modern distractions using natural, everyday English. Students learn expressions such as doomscrolling, mental load, deep work, time block, brain fog and more through relatable conversations, micro-scenarios, and discussion tasks.
 
How do students learn the new language?
Learners build fluency through a speaking-first sequence:
Warm-up questions about productivity and procrastination
Quote reactions to introduce the theme of habits and focus
Modern vocabulary presented naturally in short dialogues
Controlled practice through sentence completion
Situational speaking tasks using all target expressions
Picture prompts for interpretation and personal connection
“Productivity confessions” for spontaneous speaking
Reflection on realistic changes for better routines
 
Why is this lesson useful?
By the end, learners can:
Talk confidently about productivity and time management
Use modern, high-frequency expressions to describe habits
Understand and discuss digital distractions
Reflect on routines, focus strategies, and personal improvement
 
Who is it for?
Ideal for B1–B2 adult learners, especially those who enjoy modern, wellbeing-focused lessons about real life. Excellent for online or in-person conversation classes.