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Upper intermediate B2

Find a range of lesson plans to use with adult learners at upper-intermediate level. All of our lessons are designed around engaging themes that are engaging and relevant to adult learners of English, giving students an opportunity to develop their English language and skills in motivating and enjoyable ways. Written by experts from around the world, our lesson plans are easy to use and aim to give your students the skills and confidence they need to enjoy learning English.

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Foreign words used in English

Use this lesson in online or face-to-face teaching to look at how foreign words are used in the English language. This lesson is suitable for secondary and adult learners at CEFR Level B2 and above. 

Teacher helping a learner with reading in classroom

What not to say to someone who stammers

This lesson was devised to mark International Stammering/Stuttering Awareness Day on 22 October. However, as this is not specifically mentioned, it could be used at any time of year. The grammar focus is useful to learners planning to take the FCE exam.

Women in science

Use this lesson plan with B2-level learners to raise awareness of some of the reasons why women are relatively poorly represented in science.

Shakespeare's first folio

Much Ado about Nothing

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at level B2/C1 explores the theme of Shakespeare. Students will develop their knowledge of Shakespeare and take part in a debate.

Saint Patrick's Day

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at upper intermediate level explores the theme of St. Patrick's Day. Students will build their knowledge of this day and develop reading, speaking and writing skills.

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