A2 – From Grapes to Glass: How Wine Is Made

Discover how wine is produced with this engaging A2 ESL lesson based on an authentic video.

Built around an Insider video, this lesson explores the journey from vineyard to bottle while introducing the Present Passive in context. Students learn key wine vocabulary, read about the world's top wine-producing countries, watch a video about wine production, and discover how the passive voice is used to describe processes.

Through guided grammar practice and communicative speaking activities, students use the Present Passive to describe production processes and discuss wine culture around the world.

In this lesson, students will:

  • Learn vocabulary related to wine production.

  • Read about the world's leading wine-producing countries.

  • Improve listening skills with an authentic video.

  • Discover and practise the Present Passive.

  • Describe production processes using sequencing language.

Perfect for A2 adult learners, this ready-to-teach lesson combines authentic materials, grammar in context, and meaningful speaking practice through a fascinating real-world topic.

A2 – My Perfect Outfit: Seasonal Clothing

Help your A2 students talk confidently about clothes and seasonal outfits with this fun, practical ESL lesson.

Built around the topic of seasonal clothing, this lesson helps students expand their everyday vocabulary while developing listening, speaking, and descriptive language skills through engaging, hands-on activities.

Students learn and practise vocabulary for clothing and accessories, complete interactive listening tasks, take part in drawing and vocabulary games, and build confidence describing what people wear in different seasons through communicative speaking activities.

In this lesson, students will:

  • Learn vocabulary for clothes, accessories, and seasonal outfits

  • Describe what people are wearing using everyday language

  • Reinforce vocabulary through games and drawing tasks

Perfect for A2 adult and teenage learners, this ready-to-teach lesson requires minimal preparation and combines visual learning with practical communication, making it ideal for developing real-life English in an enjoyable way.

A2 – Modern Families: Empty Nesters and the Boomerang Generation

Introduce your A2 students to modern family life with this engaging reading, vocabulary, and speaking ESL lesson.

Built around an authentic infographic video from The Australian Seniors Series: Empty Nesters, this lesson explores the growing trend of adult children moving back home while helping students develop practical vocabulary related to family life, household responsibilities, and independence.

Students begin by exploring the topic before reading for gist and specific details. They learn and practise useful vocabulary in context, give advice on everyday family situations, and build confidence through communicative speaking activities centred on the Boomerang Generation.

In this lesson, students will:

  • Discuss modern family life and the Boomerang Generation

  • Learn vocabulary related to independence, chores, household budgets, and family relationships

  • Read for gist and specific information

  • Practise giving advice in everyday situations

Perfect for A2 adult and teenage learners, this ready-to-teach lesson requires minimal preparation and encourages meaningful communication while developing practical language students can use to talk about family life and everyday responsibilities.