Find a range of lesson plans to use with adult learners at 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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Water for all

Use this lesson with adult learners to look at the global water crisis.

Get to know the neighbours

Use this lesson in online or face-to-face delivery with lintermediate adults and teenagers to develop fluency skills and review adjectives of personality.

Fish and chips

Food in Britain Today

This lesson plan for teachers of teenage and adult students at intermediate level is about changing attitudes to food in the UK. Students will take part in a discussion about their own preferences and attitudes towards food and restaurants.

 

Cycling

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at level B1 explores the theme of cycling. Students will take part in a role play to discuss the pros and cons of cycling.

Whitesands beach and Carn Llidi, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Getting to know Wales

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at CEFR Level B1 / B2 explores the theme of Wales. Learners will develop their knowledge of Wales, as well as practising their vocabulary and listening skills.

A green field with some sheep and a family

Dorset life

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at CEFR Level B1 and above explores the theme of Dorset, a region in the UK. Students will develop their knowledge of a part of the UK, as well as practising their vocabulary and listening skills.

Tower Bridge in London

Born, bread and buttered in London

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at CEFR Level B1 and above explores the theme of London. Students will develop their knowledge of London and practise their listening skills.

Life in the UK

This lesson plan for teachers of teenage and adult students at intermediate level and above is based on the theme of life in the UK. Students will practice tlistening and reading for specific information. +

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