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Find a wide range of lesson plans for teaching English in your secondary classroom, written by young learner experts from around the world.

There are more than 150 lesson plans and activities specifically designed for adult learners of English for you to choose from. All our lesson plans and activities are divided by level and you’ll find a range of topics – from a series of activities around rants and raves to cooking!

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