Teaching Prepositions of Time and Place – the Easy Way
In this post I will discuss prepositions, specifically prepositions of time and place. Prepositions ca...
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Looking for ESL adults speaking lesson plans that are both age-appropriate and engaging? You’re in the right place. In this post, we’re sharing two ready-to-use lessons: “A Day at the Office” and “My Daily Routine.”
Designed specifically for adult learners, these plans use relatable, real-world topics to spark conversation and build fluency. Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or tutoring one-on-one, these lessons help your students practice everyday vocabulary and sentence structures in meaningful ways. Best of all, they’re fully prepared and easy to follow — saving you valuable prep time while delivering professional, high-quality instruction.
“Day at the Office” is an ESL lesson plan designed for adult learners at the CEFR: B1 (WIDA: Developing) level. It centers around Sarah, a lawyer, and her daily routine, providing learners with relatable, real-world context. The lesson introduces workplace vocabulary and common expressions through engaging narratives and visual aids. Students will also be encouraged to discuss their own routines, fostering speaking practice and vocabulary reinforcement.
Objective: To use the present simple to talk about a daily routine/day at the office.
To warm-up, ask information questions: Who… ? What… ? Where… ? How… ? Why… ? How much… ?
Download the lesson plan here:
“My Daily Routine” is an ESL lesson plan tailored for adult learners at the CEFR: B1 (WIDA: Developing) level. Through the daily activities of John, a dedicated doctor, students are introduced to common routines and vocabulary. The lesson emphasizes the use of the present simple tense, helping learners describe habitual actions. Structured exercises will also guide students to discuss their own routines, fostering personalized speaking practice.
Objective: To use the present simple to talk about a daily routine for a working professional.
To warm-up, ask information questions: Who… ? What… ? Where… ? How… ? Why… ? How much… ?
Download the lesson plan here:
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