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Free, editable ESL lessons for every level.
Browse 206 ready-to-teach lessons across CEFR A1–C2. Vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening — each one downloadable, editable, and printable.
Third Conditional
A complete, ready-to-teach C1 grammar lesson on "Third Conditional". Includes objective, target vocabulary (if + past perfect, would have, regret, imaginary past…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
IELTS Writing Task 2: Opinion
A complete, ready-to-teach A2 exam lesson on "IELTS Writing Task 2: Opinion". Includes objective, target vocabulary (thesis, argument, cohesion, example…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: Directions
A complete, ready-to-teach A2 listening lesson on "Listening: Directions". Includes objective, target vocabulary (straight, left, right, corner…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: A Recipe Tutorial
A complete, ready-to-teach B2 listening lesson on "Listening: A Recipe Tutorial". Includes objective, target vocabulary (ingredients, step, mix, heat…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Movies & Cinema
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 culture lesson on "Movies & Cinema". Includes objective, target vocabulary (actor, director, scene, plot…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Consonant Blends (br, cr, dr)
A complete, ready-to-teach C1 phonics lesson on "Consonant Blends (br, cr, dr)". Includes objective, target vocabulary (brown, crab, drum, bread…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Linking Words & Cohesion
A complete, ready-to-teach B2 exam lesson on "Linking Words & Cohesion". Includes objective, target vocabulary (however, moreover, therefore, in addition…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Networking
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 business lesson on "Networking". Includes objective, target vocabulary (introduce, business card, industry, connect…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
A Fable: The Ant and the Grasshopper
A complete, ready-to-teach A2 reading lesson on "A Fable: The Ant and the Grasshopper". Includes objective, target vocabulary (hard work, lazy, winter, prepare…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Writing Instructions
A complete, ready-to-teach B1 writing lesson on "Writing Instructions". Includes objective, target vocabulary (first, next, then, finally…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
At the Airport
A complete, ready-to-teach A2 speaking lesson on "At the Airport". Includes objective, target vocabulary (check-in, boarding pass, gate, luggage…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Telling a Story
A complete, ready-to-teach B2 speaking lesson on "Telling a Story". Includes objective, target vocabulary (Once, then, suddenly, after that…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Future with Will
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 grammar lesson on "Future with Will". Includes objective, target vocabulary (I will, won't, predictions, promises…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Adverbs of Frequency
A complete, ready-to-teach B1 grammar lesson on "Adverbs of Frequency". Includes objective, target vocabulary (always, usually, often, sometimes…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Adjectives to Describe People
A complete, ready-to-teach C1 vocabulary lesson on "Adjectives to Describe People". Includes objective, target vocabulary (kind, funny, clever, shy…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Animals on the Farm
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 vocabulary lesson on "Animals on the Farm". Includes objective, target vocabulary (cow, sheep, pig, horse…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Transport
A complete, ready-to-teach B1 vocabulary lesson on "Transport". Includes objective, target vocabulary (car, bus, train, plane…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Greetings & Introductions
Teach absolute beginners how to say hi, ask names, and introduce themselves — with role-plays, songs, and a printable name-tag template.
Daily Routines & Present Simple
Master present-simple verbs for daily activities. Includes a routine-builder worksheet, partner interview, and a writing prompt.
Past Simple Storytelling
Past-simple irregular-verb drill, a story-chain speaking game, and a written narrative prompt. Includes a CEFR-aligned rubric.
Job Interview Preparation
A 12-question interview bank, model answers, STAR-format coaching, and a pair-practice activity. Built for working professionals.
Listening: A Job Interview
A complete, ready-to-teach C1 listening lesson on "Listening: A Job Interview". Includes objective, target vocabulary (experience, skills, available, salary…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
TOEFL Independent Speaking
A complete, ready-to-teach A2 exam lesson on "TOEFL Independent Speaking". Includes objective, target vocabulary (opinion, reasons, examples, 45 seconds…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
IELTS Listening Strategies
A complete, ready-to-teach B2 exam lesson on "IELTS Listening Strategies". Includes objective, target vocabulary (predict, keywords, spelling, numbers…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Writing a Formal Email
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 writing lesson on "Writing a Formal Email". Includes objective, target vocabulary (Dear, I am writing to, regards, attachment…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Comparatives
A complete, ready-to-teach B1 grammar lesson on "Comparatives". Includes objective, target vocabulary (bigger, more expensive, than, as...as…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
First Conditional
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 grammar lesson on "First Conditional". Includes objective, target vocabulary (if + present, will, real possibility, unless…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Reported Speech
A complete, ready-to-teach C1 grammar lesson on "Reported Speech". Includes objective, target vocabulary (said that, told me, asked if, tense shift…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Clothes & Fashion
A complete, ready-to-teach A2 vocabulary lesson on "Clothes & Fashion". Includes objective, target vocabulary (shirt, trousers, dress, shoes…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Health & Wellbeing
A complete, ready-to-teach B2 culture lesson on "Health & Wellbeing". Includes objective, target vocabulary (exercise, diet, sleep, stress…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Work-Life Balance
A complete, ready-to-teach C1 culture lesson on "Work-Life Balance". Includes objective, target vocabulary (career, free time, hobby, stress…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Global Issues
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 culture lesson on "Global Issues". Includes objective, target vocabulary (poverty, equality, climate, human rights…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: At the Café
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 listening lesson on "Listening: At the Café". Includes objective, target vocabulary (order, menu, price, table…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: A Phone Call
A complete, ready-to-teach B1 listening lesson on "Listening: A Phone Call". Includes objective, target vocabulary (hello, message, call back, appointment…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: Weather Forecast
A complete, ready-to-teach B2 listening lesson on "Listening: Weather Forecast". Includes objective, target vocabulary (sunny, rain, temperature, wind…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: News Report
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 listening lesson on "Listening: News Report". Includes objective, target vocabulary (headline, event, location, reporter…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: Travel Announcements
A complete, ready-to-teach A2 listening lesson on "Listening: Travel Announcements". Includes objective, target vocabulary (platform, gate, delay, boarding…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: A Song & Lyrics
A complete, ready-to-teach B1 listening lesson on "Listening: A Song & Lyrics". Includes objective, target vocabulary (chorus, verse, rhyme, beat…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: A Lecture
A complete, ready-to-teach B2 listening lesson on "Listening: A Lecture". Includes objective, target vocabulary (topic, main point, example, note-taking…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: Making an Appointment
A complete, ready-to-teach C1 listening lesson on "Listening: Making an Appointment". Includes objective, target vocabulary (available, date, time, confirm…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: Shopping Dialogue
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 listening lesson on "Listening: Shopping Dialogue". Includes objective, target vocabulary (size, price, discount, try on…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: A Podcast Clip
A complete, ready-to-teach A2 listening lesson on "Listening: A Podcast Clip". Includes objective, target vocabulary (host, guest, topic, opinion…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: Sports Commentary
A complete, ready-to-teach B1 listening lesson on "Listening: Sports Commentary". Includes objective, target vocabulary (goal, score, team, player…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Listening: Airport Check-in
A complete, ready-to-teach C1 listening lesson on "Listening: Airport Check-in". Includes objective, target vocabulary (passport, boarding pass, luggage, window seat…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Silent Letters
A complete, ready-to-teach B2 phonics lesson on "Silent Letters". Includes objective, target vocabulary (knee, write, lamb, hour…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Vowel Team EE/EA
A complete, ready-to-teach C1 phonics lesson on "Vowel Team EE/EA". Includes objective, target vocabulary (tree, green, read, sea…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
R-Controlled Vowels
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 phonics lesson on "R-Controlled Vowels". Includes objective, target vocabulary (car, star, bird, corn…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Holidays Around the World
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 culture lesson on "Holidays Around the World". Includes objective, target vocabulary (festival, celebrate, tradition, gift…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.