3-month lesson plan designed for English students

Below is a 3-month lesson plan designed for English students, assuming a mixed-level group (e.g., intermediate learners) with classes twice a week, each lasting 1.5 hours. The plan focuses on improving reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar skills, with a balance of interactive and practical activities. Adjust the content based on your students’ specific levels, needs, and interests.

3-Month English Lesson Plan

Overview

  • Target Audience: Intermediate English learners (adjustable for other levels)
  • Duration: 3 months, 2 classes per week, 1.5 hours per class (24 classes total)
  • Goals: Improve fluency in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar; build confidence in real-world communication
  • Materials: Textbook (e.g., “English File” or similar), online resources (e.g., BBC Learning English), worksheets, audio/video clips, flashcards

Month 1: Building Foundations

Focus: Basic grammar, vocabulary expansion, and confidence in speaking/listening.

Week 1

  • Class 1: Introductions and Needs Assessment
  • Objective: Understand students’ levels and goals; introduce course structure
  • Activities:
    • Icebreaker: “Two Truths and a Lie” (speaking)
    • Diagnostic quiz (grammar, vocabulary, reading)
    • Discuss goals and expectations
  • Homework: Write a short paragraph about yourself
  • Class 2: Present Tenses and Everyday Vocabulary
  • Objective: Review present simple vs. continuous; introduce daily routines
  • Activities:
    • Grammar: Present simple vs. continuous (explanation + worksheet)
    • Vocabulary: Common verbs and adverbs (e.g., eat, quickly)
    • Pair activity: Describe your daily routine
  • Homework: Vocabulary flashcards (10 words)

Week 2

  • Class 3: Listening and Pronunciation
  • Objective: Improve listening comprehension and stress patterns
  • Activities:
    • Listen to a short podcast (e.g., BBC Learning English)
    • Worksheet: Identify key details
    • Pronunciation: Word stress in sentences (e.g., RE-cord vs. re-CORD)
  • Homework: Listen to a 5-minute audio and summarize
  • Class 4: Past Simple and Storytelling
  • Objective: Use past simple for narratives; expand storytelling vocab
  • Activities:
    • Grammar: Past simple regular/irregular verbs
    • Group activity: Create a chain story (each adds a sentence)
    • Vocabulary: Time expressions (e.g., yesterday, last week)
  • Homework: Write a short story (150 words)

Week 3

  • Class 5: Reading Comprehension
  • Objective: Develop skimming and scanning skills
  • Activities:
    • Read a short article (e.g., from a news site)
    • Worksheet: Answer comprehension questions
    • Discuss main ideas in pairs
  • Homework: Find and summarize an online article
  • Class 6: Asking Questions
  • Objective: Form and answer questions confidently
  • Activities:
    • Grammar: Question forms (wh-, yes/no)
    • Role-play: Interview a classmate
    • Game: “20 Questions”
  • Homework: Write 5 questions to ask a friend

Week 4

  • Class 7: Functional Language (Shopping)
  • Objective: Use polite phrases in real-life scenarios
  • Activities:
    • Vocabulary: Shopping terms (e.g., bargain, receipt)
    • Role-play: Customer vs. shop assistant
    • Listening: Dialogue in a store
  • Homework: Create a shopping dialogue
  • Class 8: Review and Mini-Test
  • Objective: Assess progress; reinforce concepts
  • Activities:
    • Review grammar/vocab from Month 1
    • Mini-test: Grammar, vocab, short writing
    • Feedback session
  • Homework: Revise weak areas

Month 2: Expanding Skills

Focus: Complex grammar, fluency in discussions, and writing structure.

Week 5

  • Class 9: Future Tenses
  • Objective: Use will, going to, and present continuous for future
  • Activities:
    • Grammar: Future tense explanations + exercises
    • Pair work: Predict your partner’s weekend plans
    • Vocabulary: Plans and predictions (e.g., hope, expect)
  • Homework: Write about your plans for next year
  • Class 10: Listening for Details
  • Objective: Improve ability to catch specific information
  • Activities:
    • Listen to a TED Talk excerpt
    • Worksheet: Fill-in-the-blank and true/false questions
    • Discuss the topic in groups
  • Homework: Watch a short video and list 5 details

Week 6

  • Class 11: Writing a Paragraph
  • Objective: Structure clear, cohesive paragraphs
  • Activities:
    • Lesson: Topic sentences, supporting details, conclusion
    • Analyze sample paragraphs
    • Write a paragraph (e.g., favorite hobby)
  • Homework: Revise paragraph based on feedback
  • Class 12: Modals (Can, Must, Should)
  • Objective: Use modals for ability, obligation, and advice
  • Activities:
    • Grammar: Modal verbs + examples
    • Group discussion: Advice for learning English
    • Game: “What should I do?” scenarios
  • Homework: Write 5 sentences using modals

Week 7

  • Class 13: Debating Skills
  • Objective: Express opinions and agree/disagree politely
  • Activities:
    • Vocabulary: Opinion phrases (e.g., In my view, I believe)
    • Mini-debate: “Is technology good for learning?”
    • Feedback on clarity and politeness
  • Homework: Prepare 3 arguments for a debate topic
  • Class 14: Reading for Inference
  • Objective: Understand implied meanings
  • Activities:
    • Read a short story or editorial
    • Worksheet: Infer character motives or author’s purpose
    • Discuss interpretations in groups
  • Homework: Write a short analysis of the reading

Week 8

  • Class 15: Functional Language (Travel)
  • Objective: Communicate effectively while traveling
  • Activities:
    • Vocabulary: Travel terms (e.g., check-in, itinerary)
    • Role-play: At the airport/hotel
    • Listening: Travel announcement
  • Homework: Create a travel itinerary
  • Class 16: Review and Project
  • Objective: Apply skills creatively; review Month 2
  • Activities:
    • Group project: Plan a dream vacation (present next class)
    • Review grammar/vocab
    • Q&A session
  • Homework: Prepare project presentation

Month 3: Polishing and Applying Skills

Focus: Advanced grammar, fluency, and real-world application.

Week 9

  • Class 17: Conditionals (First and Second)
  • Objective: Use conditionals for real and hypothetical situations
  • Activities:
    • Grammar: If clauses (first and second conditionals)
    • Pair work: “What would you do if…?”
    • Vocabulary: Hypothetical scenarios
  • Homework: Write 5 conditional sentences
  • Class 18: Presentation Skills
  • Objective: Deliver clear, confident presentations
  • Activities:
    • Lesson: Structure, body language, intonation
    • Present group projects from Class 16
    • Peer feedback
  • Homework: Prepare a 2-minute speech

Week 10

  • Class 19: Writing an Email
  • Objective: Write formal and informal emails
  • Activities:
    • Lesson: Email structure, tone, greetings
    • Analyze sample emails
    • Write an email (e.g., to a teacher or friend)
  • Homework: Revise email based on feedback
  • Class 20: Advanced Listening
  • Objective: Understand fast speech and accents
  • Activities:
    • Listen to a movie clip or interview
    • Worksheet: Answer detailed questions
    • Discuss cultural context
  • Homework: Watch a short clip and summarize

Week 11

  • Class 21: Relative Clauses
  • Objective: Use who, which, that to add information
  • Activities:
    • Grammar: Defining vs. non-defining clauses
    • Sentence-combining exercises
    • Pair work: Describe people/places using relative clauses
  • Homework: Write a short description using relative clauses
  • Class 22: Group Discussion
  • Objective: Participate in structured discussions
  • Activities:
    • Vocabulary: Discussion phrases (e.g., I see your point, but…)
    • Topic: “Should schools teach life skills?”
    • Feedback on fluency and participation
  • Homework: Prepare for final debate

Week 12

  • Class 23: Final Debate
  • Objective: Apply speaking and critical thinking skills
  • Activities:
    • Debate: Choose a relevant topic (e.g., social media’s impact)
    • Assign roles (for/against, moderator)
    • Reflect on performance
  • Homework: Write a reflection on the debate
  • Class 24: Review and Assessment
  • Objective: Evaluate progress; celebrate achievements
  • Activities:
    • Final test: Grammar, vocab, writing, speaking
    • Class reflection: What did you learn?
    • Certificate/awards ceremony (optional)
  • Homework: Set personal English goals for the future

Notes

  • Adaptation: Adjust topics and difficulty based on student feedback and progress.
  • Resources: Use free online tools (e.g., Quizlet for vocab, YouTube for listening).
  • Assessment: Regular quizzes, homework, and participation to track improvement.
  • Engagement: Incorporate games, real-world tasks, and student interests to maintain motivation.