"Teaching Prepositions with Time – at, on, in This introductory lesson plan, part of a six-part series, introduces the three most common prepositions of time : at, on and in. For this lesson, students must already be comfortable using beginner vocabulary like days of the week, months, and time expressions.This lesson plan begins with an explanation of these at, on and in. Then, students will complete various exercises to put these prepositions to use. It also outlines other fixed prepositions such as at the moment, at night, and many more. Lastly, the lesson covers how prepositions are used differently in the UK versus the US. If you want additional lesson plans and support, including teachers’ notes, be sure to register for a free Off2Class account."

"When to Teach the Future with Will? English language teachers usually teach the simple future tense after teaching the future with going to. It’s important to differentiate when we use will and when we use going to- this lesson does just that. This ready-to-teach lesson plan focuses on the positive form of will and even introduces the term shall. As well, students will learn about when to use will versus going to. Finally, you will teach students how to make predictions. This lesson is easy to follow and perfect as an introduction to the simple future tense. It is complete with picture-prompt activities and gap-fill exercises so your students will have ample opportunity to practice. If you want additional lesson plans and support, including teachers’ notes, be sure to register for a free Off2Class account."

"Teaching used to We use used to to talk about repeated habits or actions in the past that are no longer true in the present. For some students, using used to can be intimidating, as they’ve already learned the verb use in other forms. Additionally, they may have already learned that used to also means “accustomed to”. Now, they have to learn a completely new way to use it so don’t let them be scared! Used to is a useful phrase because it immediately signifies a lot of information. Now that you’re ready to teach it to your ESL students, let’s talk about our lesson plan introducing used to. If you want additional lesson plans and support, including teachers’ notes, be sure to register for a free Off2Class account."

"When to use this lesson on life in Brazil? This lesson should be used to practice speaking skills with a student at a pre-intermediate level. The pre-intermediate level can be equated to the A2 level. In any case, you should use this lesson with a student that can use basic vocabulary to communicate in everyday situations. This lesson plan is a great opportunity for them to practice using the present simple tense to talk about life in Brazil. It is especially useful if you are looking for a fun, light lesson to teach. If you want additional lesson plans and support, including teachers’ notes, be sure to register for a free Off2Class account."

Short Essay Assignment: Romeo and Juliet

A preposition is a word that connects a noun phrase with another part of a sentence; it is usually said or written before a noun. This free ESL lesson plan covers how to use prepositions of movement and direction. Where are they going? Where are they coming from? Keep reading to find out how to help elementary level students grasp the usage of to, toward, from, and away from.

When should “Should We Ban It?” be used? “Should We Ban It?” is a speaking lesson plan download aimed at adult and adolescent students with upper-intermediate proficiency levels and above. It is perfect for both individuals and groups, helping promote fluency in speaking and spark healthy discussion about individual and societal value changes over time. Keep in mind that the content of this lesson is controversial — we advise you to review the entire lesson before teaching. This lesson is inappropriate for young learners.

When should you teach the Future Continuous to ESL students? It’s important to teach this topic at the right time. If you start teaching the Future Continuous too early, students can feel overwhelmed or demotivated. This lesson is designed for pre-intermediate students (B1 Level on the CEFR framework). Before you start this lesson, check the following: Can your students use the present continuous for actions in progress at the time of speaking? Can your students use the simple future with will? Have your students had exposure to the past continuous, for actions in progress at a point in the past? If your students have done all of the above three points, then they are ready to learn the Future Continuous.

For upper intermediate language students looking for a new challenge, this ESL Lesson Plan on the Business of Philanthropy offers an excellent reading activity.