ESL Lessons

Conversation lesson plans, by level

Each lesson is built around a short, real conversation from BBC Learning English. You get warm-up questions, vocabulary, two listening tasks, a grammar focus, pronunciation practice and a speaking task, plus a printable worksheet and answer key.

For 1-to-1 and small-group classes with teens and adults. Lessons are free. The videos belong to the BBC and play from YouTube.

A1

Beginner

Introduce yourself and answer simple questions about people and places you know.

Lessons for this level are on the way.

A2

Elementary

Talk about family, routines and daily life in short, simple exchanges.

People & relationships

A2 · 60 min

Talking About Family

Learners watch Beth and Neil compare their families, then use older, bigger and the youngest to compare people in their own family.

Video: Real Easy English: Talking about family

Daily life & routines

A2 · 60 min

Talking About Routines

Learners watch Beth and Neil talk about their meal times and eating routines, then use used to and would to compare their routines now with when they were younger.

Video: Real Easy English: Talking about routines

Food & drink

A2 · 60 min

Talking About Food

Learners watch Beth and Neil talk about the foods they love and hate, then use always, usually, sometimes and never to ask about each other's eating habits.

Video: Real Easy English: Talking about food

B1

Intermediate

Describe experiences, give reasons and keep a conversation going on familiar topics.

Lessons for this level are on the way.

B2

Upper intermediate

Discuss a wide range of topics, give opinions and argue a point clearly.

Lessons for this level are on the way.

C1

Advanced

Speak fluently and flexibly in social, academic and work situations.

Lessons for this level are on the way.

C2

Proficient

Understand almost everything and express fine shades of meaning.

Lessons for this level are on the way.