Free ESL lesson plans for adult classes
Magazine-quality reading and discussion lessons, leveled A2–C1. Vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions included — open, project, teach.
Free to use in your classroom. New lessons every week.
This week
Lessons tied to events happening in the world right now.
- Perseid Meteor Shower 2026B2The Perseids Return: A Dark-Sky Show in August
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026B1+Inside the Edinburgh Fringe: A City Becomes a Stage
- 59th ASEAN Day 2026A2+Why ASEAN Day Brings Southeast Asia Together Every August 8
- Côte d'Ivoire Independence Day 2026B1+How Côte d'Ivoire Is Preparing for Its 66th Independence Day
- Singapore National Day Parade 2026A2+How Singapore Marks National Day at the National Stadium
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony 2026B2Why Hiroshima Pauses at 8:15 Every August 6
- 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World CupB2How Futsal Shapes Brazilian Football
- Obon 2026B1+Why Obon Creates One of Japan's Busiest Travel Periods
- Civic Holiday 2026A2+Why Canada's August Holiday Has Different Names
- Grand Kadooment 2026A2+Why Barbados Ends Crop Over with Grand Kadooment
- August 2026 Total Solar EclipseB1+How Spain Is Preparing for the August 2026 Solar Eclipse
- Swiss National Day 2026A2+Why Switzerland Celebrates Its National Day on August 1
- World Breastfeeding Week 2026B2How Brazil's Human Milk Banks Support World Breastfeeding Week
How it works
Pick a lesson
Filter by level and topic to match your class. Every lesson shows its CEFR level up front.
Teach from the Classroom View
Projector-friendly and printable, with the reading, vocabulary and questions in teaching order.
Wrap up
Discussion and homework are included, so class ends with real conversation instead of a scramble.
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Every lesson is written for its CEFR level, not just labeled with one.
Browse by topic
Discussion question banks with vocabulary warm-ups, ready to project in class.
Fresh every week
New lessons added every week — including two tied to what's happening in the world right now.
Can Social Prescribing Reduce Loneliness in England?
Health, Longevity & Sports
Te Reo Māori in Everyday New Zealand
Everyday Life & Culture
A Bach by the Water: New Zealand's Simple Holiday Home
Everyday Life & Culture
The Perseids Return: A Dark-Sky Show in August
Cities, Transport, Housing & Environment
Inside the Edinburgh Fringe: A City Becomes a Stage
Everyday Life & Culture
How South Korea Is Supporting Shorter Working Hours
Work, Education & Business
Teaching online? Every lesson fits 30 and 60-minute classes.
Built for adult classes: one-on-one video lessons, small groups, and full classrooms with a projector.
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