B2 ESL lesson plans for upper-intermediate students
B2 lesson plans are for upper-intermediate students who can discuss most topics and now need precision and range. The B2 courses cover negotiation, feedback and financial English, IELTS towards band 6 to 7, the Cambridge B2 First Speaking test, cybersecurity and cloud for tech workers, investor questions for founders and advanced conversation techniques. Expect debate and nuance, with less support in the tasks.
The first lesson of every course is a full plan you can read here with no signup. The other lessons show an outline.
Written for B2
Deep Discussions
Thought-provoking topics for more advanced conversations (B2 level)
Negotiations & Persuasion
Negotiate effectively and get buy-in for your ideas
Giving & Receiving Feedback
Handle performance conversations with confidence
Sales & Client Relations
Build rapport, present solutions, and handle objections with confidence
Financial English & Reporting
Master financial vocabulary, data analysis language, and reporting skills
Presenting with AI Tools
The English of presenting well when an AI assistant helps you prepare — shaping the outline, telling the story in your slides, sounding like yourself, and being honest about what the machine wrote
Tech Workplace Communication
Communicate effectively in technical environments
Cybersecurity Essentials
Understand security threats and best practices
Cloud & Infrastructure
Discuss cloud services and infrastructure concepts
AI & Data Topics
Discuss artificial intelligence and data concepts
IELTS Speaking (Band 6.5-7.5+)
Advanced strategies and vocabulary for achieving Band 7 and above
Part 1: Nuanced Responses
Elevate your Part 1 answers with sophisticated language and depth
Part 2: Challenging Cue Cards
Master complex Part 2 topics with advanced storytelling and vocabulary
Part 3: Analytical Discussion
Develop sophisticated argumentation and critical analysis skills
Collocations & Academic Vocabulary
Master the vocabulary patterns that distinguish Band 7+ speakers
Mock Exams & Self-Assessment
Complete test simulations with advanced feedback and analysis
Task 1 Advanced: Data Analysis
Master complex multi-chart analysis and advanced data description for Band 7+
Task 2 Advanced: Argumentation
Master thesis development, counter-arguments, and academic vocabulary for Band 7+
Writing Assessment & Practice
Understand band descriptors, develop self-assessment skills, and practice timed tests
Handling Investor Questions
Navigate tough Q&A sessions after your pitch with confidence and strategic answers
Investor Updates
Write monthly and quarterly investor updates that build trust and maintain relationships
Term Sheets & Negotiation
Understand and negotiate investment terms, valuations, and deal structures
Startup Metrics & Growth
Master the vocabulary of TAM/SAM/SOM, unit economics, and growth metrics
Advanced Conversation Techniques
Master sophisticated communication skills for complex social and professional situations
Marketing in the AI Era
The English marketers actually need in 2026 — positioning, briefing AI tools, protecting brand voice, running campaigns and reading the numbers
Sales English 2: Enterprise Deals
The language of long, complex sales — stakeholder mapping, months-long relationships, pilots, procurement and the final close
B2 First: Speaking
The four parts of the Cambridge B2 First Speaking paper, taught as skills rather than tricks — answering naturally about yourself, filling a minute comparing two photographs, deciding something with a partner, and defending an opinion when the examiner pushes back
All-levels courses that suit B2 too
These courses are marked for all levels: the topic carries the lesson, and you set the difficulty by what you ask of the answer.
Technology
Conversation lessons from technology and AI news stories.
Business
Conversation lessons from business and economy news stories.
Science
Conversation lessons from science and space news stories.
Health
Conversation lessons from health and fitness news stories.
Culture
Conversation lessons from culture, entertainment and lifestyle stories.
World
Conversation lessons from world news and current events.
Environment
Conversation lessons from climate and environment news stories.
Daily Life Discussions
Everyday topics to get students talking about their routines and experiences
Opinions and Preferences
Practice expressing and defending personal viewpoints
IELTS Speaking Strategies
Master the essential strategies for all three parts of the IELTS Speaking test
Pronunciation & Fluency Essentials
Master the sounds, rhythm, and flow of natural English speech
IELTS Speaking Assessment Deep Dive
Understand exactly how examiners score your speaking and what they're looking for
Ancient Wonders
The pyramids, the Great Wall, Machu Picchu and more. Mixed levels from A2 to C1, so you can pick the version that fits your student.
The World Wars
Trenches, a Christmas truce, the Blitz, D-Day and how nations remember. Human stories from 1914 to 1945, at levels from A2 to C1.
Turning Points
Six moments when the world changed direction: from the printing press to the first smartphone. Levels A2 to C1.
Empires & Explorers
Silk roads, treasure fleets and the people who crossed the map. Trade, power and travel from A2 to C1.
Inventions That Changed Everything
The light bulb, penicillin, the car, the plane and the washing machine: how ordinary life was invented. Levels A2 to C1.
Scientists & Inventors
Curie, Einstein, Lovelace, Tesla, Turing and Newton: the people who changed how we understand the world. Levels A2 to C1.
Leaders & Changemakers
Mandela, Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Malala and more: people who changed their countries without an army. Levels A2 to C1.
Artists & Creators
The Beatles, Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Shakespeare, Miyazaki and Beethoven: what it takes to make something new. Levels A2 to C1.
Founders & Builders
Disney, Chanel, Ford, Honda, Jobs and Carnegie: the people who built companies, and what they cost. Levels A2 to C1.
Athletes & Explorers
Pelé, Serena Williams, Muhammad Ali, Hillary and Tenzing, Amelia Earhart and Shackleton: bodies, limits and the people who pushed them. Levels A2 to C1.
Wonders of the Modern World
The Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the Golden Gate, the Sydney Opera House, the Burj Khalifa and the Panama Canal. Levels A2 to C1.
Sacred Places
The Taj Mahal, Petra, Borobudur, Notre-Dame, Mecca and Stonehenge: places built for something bigger than us. Levels A2 to C1.
Natural Landmarks
The Grand Canyon, Ha Long Bay, Iceland's volcanoes, Uluru, the Amazon and the Great Barrier Reef. Nature's monuments, from A2 to C1.
Asia's Icons
Mount Fuji, the Forbidden City, Bagan, the Petronas Towers, Hoi An and the Mekong: the places that define a continent. Levels A2 to C1.
My City's Landmarks
The student is the guide: describe, compare and defend the landmarks of your own city. Speaking-first lessons from A2 to C1.