English Refresher

For English teachers · A2–C1

Lesson plans, ready to teach.

Complete, fully editable English lesson plans — vocabulary, reading, speaking, and writing. Free, no sign-up, and ready to use in your next class. Save hours of prep.

A2 · Basic

A2 Lesson Plans

Ready-to-teach lessons for elementary learners — clear vocabulary, simple structures, and plenty of speaking practice.

10 units + 1 extra
B1 · Pre-Intermediate

B1 Lesson Plans

Confidence-building lessons for pre-intermediate learners — expanded vocabulary, grammar in context, and real communication tasks.

10 units
01
Vocabulary · Speaking

Getting Started

Essential classroom phrases, self-introductions, and confident ice-breakers for a strong B1 start.

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02
Grammar · Speaking

Everyday Life

Daily schedules, habits, and how to talk about routines — present simple and frequency adverbs.

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03
Vocabulary · Speaking

Hobbies and Interests

Free-time vocabulary, gerunds and infinitives, and expressing what you enjoy and why.

B1Open lesson →
04
Vocabulary · Reading

Travel and Culture

Airports, transport systems, and cultural differences — vocabulary for getting around.

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05
Vocabulary · Speaking

Food and Cuisine

Restaurant language, national dishes, and talking about food preferences and traditions.

B1Open lesson →
06
Vocabulary · Writing

Technology and Communication

Phones, apps, and digital tools — how to talk about staying connected in the modern world.

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07
Vocabulary · Speaking

Health and Well-being

Health problems, giving advice, and vocabulary for a healthy lifestyle.

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08
Reading · Discussion

Environment and Sustainability

Climate change basics, eco-habits, and the language of environmental discussion.

B1Open lesson →
09
Vocabulary · Speaking

Work and Careers

Job vocabulary, talking about skills and ambitions, and simple workplace scenarios.

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10
Review · Speaking

Review and Reflection

Pull the B1 level together — revise key vocabulary and grammar, and reflect on progress.

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B2 · Upper-Intermediate

B2 Lesson Plans

Engaging lessons for upper-intermediate learners — nuanced language, real-world topics, and sophisticated discussion tasks.

10 units
01
Speaking · Discussion

Everyday Conversation

Advanced conversation strategies — agreeing, hedging, interrupting, and clarifying fluently.

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02
Reading · Vocabulary

Travel and Culture

Complex travel and intercultural scenarios with the language of nuance and comparison.

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03
Discussion · Writing

Media and Entertainment

Critical discussion of news, streaming culture, and social media’s role in society.

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04
Vocabulary · Discussion

Health and Well-being

Healthcare vocabulary, lifestyle choices, and nuanced discussion of physical and mental wellness.

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05
Reading · Discussion

Environment and Sustainability

Argumentation and persuasion around environmental policy, activism, and global responsibility.

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06
Vocabulary · Discussion

Technology and Innovation

Critical analysis of AI, privacy, and technology’s impact on work and daily life.

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07
Speaking · Writing

Work and Careers

Professional communication, workplace scenarios, and vocabulary for career development.

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08
Discussion · Writing

Society and Global Issues

Complex social themes — inequality, migration, and how to discuss global issues with precision.

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09
Reading · Discussion

Education and Learning

Learning styles, global education systems, and discussing the future of how we study.

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10
Review · Speaking

Review and Reflection

B2 consolidation tasks, structured self-assessment, and vocabulary recycling activities.

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C1 · Advanced

C1 Lesson Plans

Thought-provoking lessons for advanced learners — academic vocabulary, complex discourse, and high-level debate tasks.

9 units + 1 extra
01
Reading · Discussion

Travel — Purpose, Impact, and Change

Beyond tourism: how travel shapes identity, challenges assumptions, and can drive real change.

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02
Discussion · Critical Reading

Health — Beyond the Basics

Medical ethics, mental health stigma, and critically evaluating health claims in the media.

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03
Discussion · Writing

The Future of Work

Automation, the gig economy, and the shifting nature of employment — analysis and debate.

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04
Reading · Discussion

The Future of Food

Food security, lab-grown meat, and global food systems — research, discussion, and debate.

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05
Discussion · Writing

Digital Identity and Online Privacy

Data sovereignty, algorithmic influence, and the ethics of identity in the digital age.

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06
Discussion · Critical Reading

Fame, Influence, and Cancel Culture

Celebrity power, accountability, and the ethics of public life — critical reading and debate.

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07
Reading · Discussion

Time, Attention, and the Brain

Cognitive science meets language: focus, deep work, and how our brains process information.

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08
Discussion · Writing

The Science of Happiness

Positive psychology vocabulary, nuanced well-being discourse, and evidence-based discussion.

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09
Speaking · Writing

Designing Your Dream Life

Goal-setting frameworks, values-based decision-making, and sophisticated personal language.

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Speaking · Pragmatics

Asking for and Offering Help

Advanced pragmatics: indirect requests, politeness strategies, and nuanced help-seeking language.

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2023 Lesson Plans

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