ESA TEFL Lesson Plan Template

Free ESA lesson plan template for ESL teachers. Engage, study, activate. Download the PDF or create a 16-week plan with AI.

Levels: A2, B1, B245–60 min

When to use this template

Stage	Time	Purpose	Your activity
Engage	5–10 min	Generate interest and activate prior knowledge	Picture reveal, short video, personal question
Study	10–15 min	Focus on form, meaning, and pronunciation	Guided discovery, board clarification, controlled practice
Activate	10–15 min	Use language communicatively	Information gap, debate, task, game

Level: B1

Topic: Comparative adjectives

Objective: Students will compare two cities using comparative adjectives accurately in spoken interaction.

Activity: Show two photos of Cape Town and Durban. Ask: Which is bigger? Which is warmer? Elicit comparisons.

Materials: Projector, photos

Activity: Elicit comparative forms. Clarify spelling rules. Students complete a comparison table.

Materials: Comparison table worksheet

Activity: Students plan a holiday in pairs and justify their choice using five comparative sentences.

Materials: Holiday brochures (optional)

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