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Listening

Explore our engaging listening ESL activities designed to enhance your students' comprehension of diverse accents and decode the meaning behind the words. Our lesson plans feature authentic materials reflecting various ages, accents, countries, and genders, ensuring a comprehensive language experience.

Guest
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Crafting change
B2
C1

Guest lesson #2 by Viktoriia Besarab (@your.english.journal)

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Link it up
A2
B1

Linking sounds in English: practice listening, speaking, and fluency

Pro
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Welcome Aboard
B1
B2

Onboarding, orientation, and helping new hires feel supported

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Formula 1
A2
B1

Cars, races, rules, and vocabulary for the world of Formula 1

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The Environmental Cost of Using AI
B2
C1

In this advanced-level ESL lesson, students will explore the environmental cost of using AI. Aimed at B2–C1 learners, the lesson builds vocabulary around energy use and sustainability while developing listening and speaking skills. Through discussions, video-based tasks, and controlled practice, students will reflect on how digital habits impact the planet. This topic-driven lesson is perfect for learners interested in tech, the environment, and critical thinking.

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Come again?
A2
B1

Help your A2–B1 students master the art of asking clarifying questions in English with this practical and engaging lesson. “Come again?” focuses on real-life communication breakdowns and how to handle them politely and naturally. Using authentic video, controlled dialogues, and role-play, students will learn and practice key phrases like “Sorry, I didn’t catch that” and “What do you mean by…?” Ideal for building confidence in everyday conversations and improving listening and speaking skills.

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Paddle Boarding
A1
A2

This upbeat lesson gets students talking about summer fun, with a focus on paddle boarding—a sport many may not know much about. Through a mix of speaking, listening, and vocabulary activities, learners share their own experiences, react to a real vlog, and describe outdoor hobbies in English. It’s a great way to boost confidence with everyday language while keeping things light and engaging. Perfect for a summer unit or any lesson on sports and leisure.

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Glimmers
A2
B1

In this gentle yet powerful lesson, students explore the concept of “glimmers”—small moments that bring a sense of calm and joy. Designed for A2–B1 learners, this lesson helps students talk about emotions and mindfulness using practical vocabulary and real-life examples. Through video, discussions, and reflective tasks, students build speaking confidence while learning how to describe their personal “glimmers.” A great pick for wellness-themed lessons or slower-paced conversational classes.

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What’s In Your Easter Basket?
A1
A2

Learn basic Easter vocabulary through basket contents

Real-World Listening Lesson Plan and ESL Activities

Listening stands as a fundamental communication skill, essential for establishing rapport and understanding among individuals—a universal desire. Hence, allocating enough time to hone listening skills is essential, even for beginners. While textbooks offer numerous audio resources, they are often overly refined and unrealistic, leaving students unprepared for the diverse realities of spoken English. With our listening lesson plan ESL activities, we aim to bridge this gap, guiding educators to equip students, starting from the A1 level, with the awareness that English can sound different!

What Makes These Listening ESL Activities Effective?

Our listening lesson plan ESL activities lesson plans are crafted based on established teaching frameworks like CELTA, ensuring students engage extensively with audio materials. They progress from grasping the main idea to discerning intonation patterns and pronunciation nuances, ultimately enhancing communication comprehension. Another integral part of our listening lesson plan ESL is diversity—we offer a variety of genres, from dialogues to university lectures, and feature speakers ranging from children to those with Scottish accents, preparing students for real-life interactions.

Why Is It Important to Listen to Authentic Voices?

Exposure to authentic voices is crucial as it mirrors real-life language encounters. It allows students to acclimate to diverse accents, speech patterns, and cultural nuances, preparing them for communication in the real world. By listening to authentic voices, students develop an ear for natural language use, enhancing their comprehension skills and confidence in various linguistic contexts.

Let's bridge the gap between textbook English and authentic communication! Try out our listening ESL activities and say goodbye to scripted dialogues and hello to real-world English diversity!