Ready-to-Use TEFL Lesson Plan: Discussing Environmental Problems (Upper-Intermediate)
Every English teacher has, at some point, searched for inspiration through ready-made materials. I remember early in my teaching career typing into Google: "English lesson plan environmental issues Upper-Intermediate", hoping to find the perfect plug-and-play classroom scenario. Spoiler: I didn’t. 😅 But that search led me to start crafting my own effective lesson plans tailored to real classroom dynamics. One of my most successful lessons turned out to be about environmental problems—students engaged so passionately that I knew I had to share this experience with fellow teachers.
My name is York Fern, a TEFL/TESOL-certified English teacher with over 12 years of experience. I teach online and travel the world, working with students from different cultures and backgrounds. Seeing oceans, forests, and cities with my own eyes has made the topic of environmental issues feel deeply personal. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to teach environmental concerns in a way that’s engaging, meaningful, and ideal for Upper-Intermediate (B2+) learners. You’ll learn why this topic is so powerful, how to structure your lesson, and what activities bring it to life.