Secondary lesson plans - Intermediate B1 | TeachingEnglish | British Council

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.

The Inca: A lost society

This lesson plan for teachers of older teenagers and adults at Intermediate level and above explores the theme of Inca society. Students will develop their reading skills collaboratively.

A woman with a tattoo on her arm is sitting on a sofa

Tattoos

Use this lesson with secondary and adult learners at CEFR Level B1 and above to explore the topic of tattoos and art.

A large group of people watching a live performance at a festival

Summer festivals in Britain

In this lesson for secondary and adult learners at CEFR Level B1, students will learn about four popular summer festivals in Britain and will invent and present a festival.

Four people in a clothes shop with shopping bags

Shopping Nation

Use this lesson with secondary and adult students at CEFR Level A2 / B1 to explore the topic of shops and shopping.

What do you know about Northern Ireland?

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at Intermediate level and above explores the theme of Northern Ireland. Students will develop their reading with listening skills.

Facebook and social networking

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers at level B1 and above explores the theme of social media. Students will create an imaginary online 'wall' where they can interact with each other.

A Japanese passport

National identity cards

Use this lesson with secondary or adult learners at CEFR Level B1 or above to discuss the topic of national identity cards. Students will use language to present for / against arguments.

Two people playing a computer game

Computer Gaming

Use this game with secondary or adult learners above CEFR B1 Level. Learners will discuss attitudes towards computer gaming.

Green fingers

Theme: gardening, growing your own food, finding food in the wild, guerrilla gardening
Lexical area: plants, food, gardens

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