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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How new words are created

This lesson plan for teachers of teenage and adult students at intermediate level and above is based on the theme of new words. Students will learn how new words are created and practise forming them.

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Settling down in a new country

This lesson plan for teachers of adults at intermediate level explores the theme of adjusting to a new country. Students will develop their communication skills and vocabulary around the topic of migration and adjustment. 

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Cities and migration

This lesson plan for teachers of adults at intermediate level explores the theme of demographic change. Students will develop their communication skills and vocabulary around the topic of cities and migration.
 

 

Why do people migrate?

This plan is a series of lessons that covered all skills and systems based around the topic of migration. They aim to support understanding of the potential for cities to more fully embrace the opportunities presented by international population flows.

 
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Different kinds of cities

This is a multi-lesson plan for teachers of adults at B1 level explores the theme of European cities. Students will develop their communication skills and vocabulary around the topic of cities and how to describe them.

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Email writing

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at CEFR Level A2 and above introduces students to semi-formal emails. Students learn how and when to write a semi-formal email and practise writing one in pairs. 

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Phrasal verbs with get

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at CEFR Level B1 and above explores the theme of phrasal verbs. Students will develop their vocabulary through speaking and writing activities.

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Destination - Scotland

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at intermediate level and above explores the theme of Scotland. Students will build their knowledge of Scotland and practice their reading skills.

Destination - Northern Ireland

Destination - Northern Ireland

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at pre-Intermediate and above explores the theme of the Northern Ireland. Students will build their knowledge of Northern Ireland and practice their reading skills.

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