How to Create a Lesson Plan for CELTA or TEFL | Step-by-Step for New English Teachers

Learn more & book a call: https://integratedskills.mykajabi.com/ If you’ve ever said “I have no idea how to create a lesson plan,” this video is for you. Whether you’re doing a CELTA, a TEFL course, or just starting out as an English language teacher, I’ll walk you through exactly what a solid lesson plan includes — from writing clear aims to analyzing language and managing time effectively. Chapters 00:00 – “I have no idea how to create a lesson plan” 00:28 – Why lesson planning matters for CELTA and TEFL 00:58 – Introducing Backward Design 01:25 – Establishing success standards and evaluating your lesson 01:44 – Writing your lesson aim 02:08 – How to phrase your main aim correctly 02:33 – Why the “future perfect” tense works perfectly for aims 02:58 – Adding context to make your aim complete 03:30 – Setting personal teaching aims 03:59 – How to select 2–3 realistic personal aims 04:49 – Understanding language analysis 05:19 – Analyzing meaning, form, and pronunciation 05:40 – Using CCQs to clarify meaning 06:10 – When to include (and skip) detailed analysis 06:53 – Anticipating problems and solutions 07:22 – Classroom management issues and fixes 07:58 – How to handle timing and overplanning 08:43 – Why less is more in lesson design 09:24 – Balancing activity time and teacher interventions 10:07 – Planning “if time allows” activities 10:40 – Designing lesson stages with clear aims 11:19 – Keeping your lesson connected and communicative 11:52 – Ensuring each stage supports your overall aim