Teaching guide
TEFL lesson planning guide
A good lesson plan gives your class direction. It helps you decide what learners should do, how you will support them, and how you will check progress.
Start with the lesson aim
The aim should say what learners will be better able to do by the end of the lesson. Keep it practical and realistic.
- Language aim
- Skills aim
- Pronunciation or fluency aim
- Confidence or communication aim
Build clear stages
Common stages include a lead-in, presentation or discovery, controlled practice, freer practice, feedback, and reflection. Not every lesson needs the same pattern.
Plan checks and support
Think about instructions, examples, concept checks, timing, pair work, and what you will do if learners need more help.
Practise planning inside a course
Use methodology and classroom activity lessons to build better lesson plans.
Frequently asked questions
Do all TEFL lessons need the same structure?
No. Structure depends on the aim, learners, time, level, and context.
What is controlled practice?
Controlled practice gives learners a focused task with limited choices so they can practise accuracy.
What is freer practice?
Freer practice gives learners more room to use language for communication.