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.

seasons

Four seasons

This lesson is based around the topic of the four seasons.

Scene of English countryside with river and green fields

Changing lives

Use this lesson with secondary learners at CEFR B1 / B2 level to practise comparing urban and rural lifestyles. 

A lamp to celebrate Diwali

Diwali - My favourite festival

Use this lesson to talk about the topic of Diwali and festivals with secondary and adult learners of CEFR Level B1 and above. 

Building blocks

Storytelling

This lesson for teenagers and adults at CEFR Level B1 and above gives learners the opportunity to practise telling a well-known story. 

A group of young people in a science lesson

Cloning

Use this lesson with secondary and adult learners at CEFR Level B1 and above. Students will develop their speaking skills as they explore the topic of cloning. 

Image of different brands of chocolate

Branding and brand names

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at intermediate level and above explores the theme of branding and brand names. Students will have an opportunity to read and discuss the context of a text and create and brand their own imaginary product.

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