B1 · Intermediate ESL Lesson Plans for Adults

B1 learners deal with most situations that come up while travelling, describe experiences and events, and give short reasons for their opinions. Lessons at this level move into real-world topics with multi-paragraph articles, vocabulary in context and discussion questions that ask for explanations, not just yes or no.

A New Zealand road sign displays the Māori place name Paekākāriki with its macrons.

B1 · IntermediateNew Zealand

Te Reo Māori in Everyday New Zealand

Everyday Life & Culture

Visitors relax inside a modern Korean jjimjilbang with heated rooms and shared spaces.

B1 · IntermediateSouth Korea

Why Jjimjilbangs Are More Than Saunas in South Korea

Everyday Life & Culture

A small sari-sari store displays snacks, drinks and household products behind its front window.

B1 · IntermediatePhilippines

Why Sari-Sari Stores Remain Important in Philippine Neighborhoods

Work, Education & Business

The Toronto Reference Library interior with reading and study spaces.

B1 · IntermediateCanada

Why Canadian Libraries Are Becoming Community Living Rooms

Everyday Life & Culture

A pickleball player practises a stroke while holding a paddle on an outdoor court.

B1 · IntermediateUnited States

Why Pickleball Appeals to So Many American Adults

Health, Longevity & Sports

A shop worker welcomes customers at the entrance of a British charity shop.

B1 · IntermediateUnited Kingdom

Why Charity Shops Are Common on British High Streets

Cities, Transport, Housing & Environment

Adults study in a Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada class.

B1 · IntermediateCanada

How Settlement Services Help Newcomers Build a Life in Canada

Work, Education & Business

Fresh vegetables displayed at a farmers' market.

B1 · IntermediateCanada

Why Farmers' Markets Are More Than Places to Buy Vegetables

Everyday Life & Culture

Other levels

A1 A2 A2+(8)B1+(8)B2(8)B2+C1(8)C2