Lesson plans and ideas
Ready-made TEFL lesson plans, ideas and activities tested in classrooms. Practical resources to make English lessons engaging and effective.
TEFL Lesson Plan: Teaching Infinitives of Purpose Using a James Bond Film
Here’s an intermediate level Bond-based lesson plan using scenes from Casino Royale, focusing on 'so that…' and 'infinitives of purpose'.
How to Use Role-plays in ESL Teaching
Seven classroom-tested ways to use role-plays to lower anxiety, boost fluency, and bridge the gap between classroom and real life.
Writing with Story Grids
A flexible writing task that needs almost no preparation and works for grammar practice, storytelling, or any writing genre.
3 Powerful Ways to Add Drama to Your EFL / ESL Class
How to bring role-play, improvisation, and short scenes into your lessons, and why drama makes language learning more engaging and memorable.
“Used to” Lesson Plan
This is a one hour lesson suitable for intermediate level (B1-B2 CEFR) learners. It uses a listening text to set the context for eliciting the target language.
15 Creative Ways to Use Video in Your ESL Classroom
Go beyond “watch and listen”. Try these simple, engaging ways to turn any video into real classroom interaction.
How to Use Authentic and Graded Materials Effectively in TEFL
Should you stick to the coursebook? Bring in real-world texts? Or create your own resources? The materials you choose can transform a lesson - but only if you choose them with thought and adapt them to your learners’ needs.
