Free ESL Resources for Teaching Spanish Speakers

Latest Lesson Plans

  • Mi Amor, You Have to Learn

    Level: B1-B2 - Intermediate / Upper Intermediate

    Looking for a great way to kick off a new course? Or would you like to give your students a little motivational nudge?

    This lesson plan is based around a short video of actor Josh Hutcherson talking about why he learned Spanish, but the students will have lots of opportunities to talk about their own experience and ideas about language learning.

  • Sun, Sea and Fines

    Level: B2-C1 - Upper Intermediate / Advanced

    The perfect lesson plan for your beach-loving students. They’ll talk about their favourite sandy spots, as well as confess to some of their bad beach habits.

    They’ll then read an article about how beaches in Spain are cracking down on poor beach behaviour, and tackle the tricky language around paying a fine vs being fined, before taking part in a lively “You be the judge” task.

  • "I take a coffee every day"

    Level: A2-B1 - Elementary / Pre-Intermediate

    If your students often say they “take a coffee” or “take breakfast,” it’s time to tackle those false friends head-on.

    This lesson, based around the theme of remote-work, helps learners discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home, while discovering how English ‘take’ expressions differ from their Spanish counterparts. iption goes here

  • A Tasty Burger

    Level: B1-B2 - Intermediate / Upper Intermediate

    Burger. Mountain. Series. Idea. Nature. Pyjamas. These words are a pronunciation nightmare for Spanish speakers.

    This lesson plan, based on a clip from Pulp Fiction, will help your students not only understand why they make mistakes with these words but also learn how to correct them through controlled pronunciation practice and engaging speaking questions.