Teach your students basic phrases and expressions for having conversations in everyday English. Focusing on sociolinguistic competence, each lesson targets useful expressions for specific situations.

Giving Personal Information

Paying at the Checkout

Describing Dietary Restrictions

Saying Hello

Saying Goodbye

Giving a Warning

Describing People

Following Instructions

Saying Thank You

Finding the Restroom

Asking for the Time

Asking about Days & Dates

Congratulating

Saying Sorry

Talking about the Weather

Making Small Talk

Asking for Help

Making Requests

Following Procedures

Describing Experiences

Using a Computer

Using the Internet

Asking for Permission

Offering Sympathy

Expressing Confusion

Preparing for an Interview

Reporting a Missing Item

Asking for Clarification

Stating Preferences

Accepting & Declining Invitations

Making Excuses

Interrupting

Saying & Writing Numbers

Making Predictions

Expressing an Opinion

Making Home Improvements

Giving & Receiving Compliments

Making a Complaint

Handling a Medical Emergency

Visiting Friends

Reporting a Crime

Asking for Time Off

Asking about Recreational Programs

Ready-to-teach ESL lessons. Basic phrases and expressions for having conversations in English. Topics from describing people to saying sorry.

ESL Lesson Plans by Ellii – Functional English

Functional English