Secondary lesson plans - Intermediate B1

Find a range of lesson plans to use with teenage learners at intermediate level. All of our lessons are designed around themes that are engaging and relevant to secondary learners and can be used to complement your school curriculum, giving students an opportunity to develop their English language and skills in motivating and enjoyable ways. Written by young learner experts from around the world, our lesson plans are easy to use and aim to give your students the skills and confidence they need to enjoy learning English.

Pros and cons of lockdown

Use this lesson in face-to-face, online or hybrid teaching to discuss some of the pros and cons of lockdown. 

Multicultural UK

This lesson looks at multiculturalism. Access the face-to-face classroom and online teaching version of the materials. 

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Out of Time (lower Level)

Use this lesson in face-to-face or online teaching to encourage students to use their higher critical thinking skills. 

YouTubing on the road

This lesson plan for teenagers at CEF level B1 and above looks at the theme of vlogging and travel.

Vegetarianism

This lesson plan for teenagers and adults at CEFR level B1 and above looks at the theme of vegetarianism and helps students develop their reading and speaking skills.

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Epilepsy awareness

This lesson plan for secondary students at CEFR B1 and above is designed to raise awareness of epilepsy.

Mindfulness

This lesson was devised to mark Mindfulness Day, held on September 12th. However, it could be used at any time of year as this is not specifically mentioned. 

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Fake news

This fascinating and very relevant lesson looks at strategies for identifying fake news and fake websites.

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