Secondary lesson plans - Intermediate B1

Find a range of lesson plans to use with teenage learners at intermediate level. All of our lessons are designed around themes that are engaging and relevant to secondary learners and can be used to complement your school curriculum, giving students an opportunity to develop their English language and skills in motivating and enjoyable ways. Written by young learner 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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Epilepsy awareness

Use this lesson with secondary learners at CEFR B1 level and above to raise awareness of epilepsy.

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Mindfulness

Use this lesson with secondary and adult students at CEFR B1 Level and above to explore the topic of mindfulness. 

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Fake news

This fascinating and very relevant lesson looks at strategies for identifying fake news and fake websites.

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Nature photography

Use this lesson with secondary learners of CEFR Level B1 and above to practise language related to describing nature. The lesson involves taking photos of nature outside the classroom. 

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That's hilarious!

Celebrate the world of jokes with this integrated skills lesson plan for teenagers and adults at CEFR level B1 and above.

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The Windrush generation

Use this lesson with B2 level learners to convey the feelings of the Caribbean immigrants who arrived in Britain in the 1940s and 50s.

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Anti-bullying

The lesson can be used for Anti-Bullying Week or as a stand-alone lesson.

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