Kids ESL curriculum • Level 2

Level 2 ESL Curriculum for Beginner Elementary Students

Level 2 is a structured ESL curriculum for elementary students who already know a little English but are still at a very early stage. It works well for young learners who need more support building confidence with speaking, vocabulary, listening, and early reading before moving into more formal A1-level study. These ready-made lessons help children expand their basic communication skills through a clear progression that is easy for teachers to follow. You can also view the full curriculum map here to see how Level 2 fits into the complete program.

Browse the lessons below to access ready-to-teach materials for Level 2. This level is ideal for teachers looking for beginner ESL lessons for kids, elementary ESL lesson plans, and engaging materials for online classes, one-on-one lessons, small groups, and classrooms. If you are looking for a lower starting point, visit Level 1. If your students are ready for the next step, continue to Level 3.

Unit 1 (Free)
Let's Go!

Vocabulary – Places
Grammar – go, with, who, where
Phonics – Short Aa

Unit 2
Pronouns

Vocabulary – Pronouns
Grammar – see, pronouns
Phonics – Short Ee

Unit 3
Food

Vocab – Fruit, Veg, Meat, Bread 
Grammar – like, eat
Phonics – Short Ii

Unit 4
Playing

Vocabulary – Toys
Grammar – play, run, have, fly
Phonics – Short Oo

Unit 5
Rooms

Vocabulary – Rooms & Furniture
Grammar – sleep, cook, wash, sit
Phonics – Short Uu

Unit 6
School

Vocabulary – School Things
Grammar – learn, listen, write, give
Phonics – Long Aa

Unit 7
Clothes

Vocabulary – Clothes
Gram- wear, buy, put on, take off
Phonics – Long Ii

Unit 8
Present Continuous

Vocabulary –
Grammar – present continuous
Phonics – Long Oo

Unit 9
My Head

Vocabulary – Head and Face
Grammar – touch, bite, cut, smell
Phonics – Long Uu

Unit 10
My Body

Vocabulary – Body Parts
Grammar – carry, hold, jump, kick
Phonics – ay, ai

Unit 11
Animals

Vocabulary – Pets
Grammar – take, talk, swim, hug
Phonics – ee, ea, ey, y

Unit 12
Farms

Vocabulary – Farm Animals
Grammar – live, drink, ride, feed
Phonics – igh, ie, y

Unit 13
Transport

Vocabulary – Vehicles
Grammar – adjectives, verbs
Phonics – ow, oa

Unit 14
Jobs

Vocabulary – Jobs
Grammar – work, help, bake, wait
Phonics – ui, ue, oo, ew

Unit 15
My House

Vocabulary – House Features
Grammar – opposites
Phonics – bl, cl, br, cr

Unit 16
Weather

Vocabulary – Weather
Grammar – blow, stay, opposites
Phonics – fl, gl, fr, gr

Unit 17
My Routine

Vocabulary – Daily Routine
Grammar – phrasal verbs
Phonics – pl, sl, dr, tr

Unit 18
Nature

Vocabulary – Nature Things
Grammar – fall, throw, pick
Phonics – sm, sn, sp, st

Unit 19
Wild Animals

Vocabulary – Animals
Grammar – opposites
Phonics – sh, ch, ph, wh, ck

Unit 20
Feelings

Vocabulary – Feelings
Grammar – why, feel, need, want
Phonics – ng, nk, nd, nt

About Level 2 ESL Lessons

Level 2 lessons are designed for young ESL students who already know a small amount of English but are still at a very early stage of learning. At this level, students expand their vocabulary, improve listening skills, and begin communicating more confidently using simple sentences and familiar topics.

This section includes 24 free ESL lessons that teachers can use immediately in class, along with a full curriculum of 100 structured lessons designed to help students build early communication and reading skills before moving into CEFR A1 learning in Level 3.

What Students Learn in Level 2

In Level 2, students continue developing essential language foundations through structured lessons that combine speaking, listening, vocabulary, and early reading practice. Many learners at this stage are still developing basic reading skills, so lessons focus on helping students recognize common words, understand simple sentence patterns, and respond to questions using complete ideas.

These lessons encourage active communication in the classroom so students practice using English instead of only memorizing vocabulary. By the end of this level, students are more confident participating in conversations and are better prepared to begin reading and communicating more independently.

How Level 2 Fits Into the Super English ESL Curriculum

Level 2 builds on the foundation introduced in Level 1, where true beginners are first introduced to basic English vocabulary and classroom communication. After completing Level 2, students are ready to begin Level 3, where they start working toward the CEFR A1 level.

The Super English ESL curriculum also includes structured speaking lessons, phonics lessons, and themed holiday lessons that help students strengthen communication, reading, and listening skills throughout the program.