This lesson plan series is designed for absolute beginners learning English. The focus is on building a strong foundation in basic vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Each day's lesson includes interactive activities, songs, games, and visual aids to ensure a fun and engaging learning experience.

We set the schedule for only your weekdays, so you'll have 20 hours per month. 

Daily English Lesson Plan (20 Days)

Week 1

• Day 1: Introduction to the Alphabet
  
  • The English alphabet song
  • Practice writing capital and lowercase letters
  • Matching letters to sounds (focus on short vowel sounds).
• Day 2: Basic Greetings and Introductions
  
  • Hello, Goodbye, How are you?, I'm fine, thank you.
  • Simple questions: What's your name? My name is...
• Day 3: Short Vowel Sounds and Blending
  
  • Introduce short vowels: /a/, /e/, /i/, /o/, /u/
  • Basic blending (CVC words like cat, dog, pen)
  • Dictation and writing practice of simple words.
• Day 4: Numbers (1-10) and Colors
  
  • Counting and number recognition
  • Primary colors and basic color recognition
• Day 5: Review and Practice
  
  • Review alphabet, greetings, vowels
  • Introduce games or activities to reinforce vocabulary

Week 2

• Day 6: Simple Objects
  
  • Vocabulary for classroom objects (book, chair, pencil)
  • "This is a...", "What is this?" structures
• Day 7: Family Members
  
  • Introduce immediate family (mother, father, etc.)
  • Possessive 's (my mother, my brother)
• Day 8: Blending Practice and Sight Words
  
  • More practice with consonant blends
  • Introduce a few high-frequency sight words (the, is, a)
• Day 9: Days of the Week
  
  • Learn the days of the week
  • Practice the structure "Today is..."
• Day 10: Review and Practice
  
  • Review new vocabulary
  • Introduce interactive activities with flashcards, real objects, songs

Week 3

• Day 11: Actions (Verbs)
  
  • Common verbs (sit, stand, run, jump)
  • Present simple tense for basic actions (I run, he jumps)
• Day 12: Describing Objects (Adjectives)
  
  • Basic adjectives: big, small, red, blue
  • Simple sentences: "The ball is big."
• Day 13: Silent Letters
  
  • Introduce the concept of silent letters (examples: know, lamb, write)
  • Focus on a few common silent letter patterns
• Day 14: The Body
  
  • Head, shoulders, knees, toes...song
  • Labeling body parts
• Day 15: Review and Practice
  
  • Review body parts, silent letters
  • Play games or do puzzles for reinforcement

Week 4

• Day 16: Animals
  
  • Common animals, animal sounds
  • Practice the structure "It's a..."
• Day 17: Food and Drinks
  
  • Simple foods, like, dislike
  • "I like...", "I don't like..." structures
• Day 18: Prepositions of Place
  
  • Introduce basic prepositions: in, on, under, next to
  • Practice with object placement and questions
• Day 19: Clothes
  
  • Clothing vocabulary
  • "I'm wearing..." structure
• Day 20: Review and Final Activity
  
  • Review all the vocabulary learned
  • Interactive project: Draw and describe an outfit or create a simple story

Month 2: English Lesson Plan (20 Days)

Week 1

• Day 1: More Blends and Digraphs
  • Practice blends covered in month one
  • Introduce new blends (bl, fl, st, etc.) and digraphs (ch, sh, th)
• Day 2: The Question Word "Can"
  • Can + verb structure (Can I...?, Can you...?)
  • Practice making requests and asking about abilities
• Day 3: Telling Time (Hours)
  • Introduce telling time on the hour (1:00, 2:00, etc.)
  • Practice with simple daily routines
• Day 4: Places in the Community
  • School, park, store, home, etc.
  • Introduce relevant vocabulary
• Day 5: Review and Practice
  • Play vocabulary games using blends, digraphs, and question words
  • Practice simple conversations

Week 2

• Day 6: More Prepositions
  • Build on prepositions from month one with more complex placements (behind, between, etc.)
  • Practice giving simple directions
• Day 7: Shapes
  • Circle, square, triangle, etc.
  • Describe objects with shapes and practice drawing them
• Day 8: Long Vowel Sounds
  • Introduce long vowels (a as in cake, e as in feet)
  • Simple long vowel word blending and reading
• Day 9: Simple Sentences
  • Focus on subject-verb-object sentences (I eat lunch. The dog runs.)
  • Sentence building or dictation practice
• Day 10: Review and Practice
  • Review prepositions, shapes, sentence structures through games or short stories.

Week 3

• Day 11: Comparative Adjectives
  • Introduce concepts of bigger/smaller, taller/shorter, etc.
  • Practice simple comparisons
• Day 12: The Question Words "Where" and "What"
  • Practice asking "Where...?" and answering with prepositions
  • Introduce "What color is...?"
• Day 13: Rhyming Words
  • Introduce rhyming pairs and families (cat/hat, dog/log)
  • Play rhyming games and read simple rhyming poems
• Day 14: The Weather
  • Sunny, rainy, windy, etc.
  • Practice the structure "It's..." to describe weather
• Day 15: Review and Practice
  • Play weather-themed games
  • Create a simple weather report activity

Week 4

• Day 16: "Have" vs. "Has"
  • Introduce 'have' for I, you, we, they
  • Introduce 'has' for he, she, it
• Day 17: "There is" / "There are"
  • Practice describing locations of objects or people
• Day 18: Feelings
  • Happy, sad, angry, etc.
  • Practice "I feel..." and asking "How do you feel?"
• Day 19: Review of Question Words
  • Review who, what, where, when, why, can, do
• Day 20: Putting It Together
  • Guided story creation (individual or group)
  • Encourage students to use learned vocabulary and structures

Remember:

• Differentiation: Have activities ready for students who master concepts quickly and extra support for those needing it.
• Realia: Bring in real objects, pictures, and videos whenever possible to make learning more engaging.
• Fun: Learning should be enjoyable! Use songs, games, and creative activities throughout your lessons.

Here's a potential plan for month four of your English lessons. By this point, students should have a good foundation. In this month, we'll aim to increase their conversational fluency and explore slightly more nuanced language concepts.

Important Considerations:

• Student Ability: Ensure that your students have grasped the concepts from previous months before moving on.
• Introduce Complexity: Don't be afraid to layer in more challenging concepts as long as you provide strong support and scaffolding.

Month 4: English Lesson Plan (20 Days)

Week 1

• Day 1: Present Continuous Tense
  • Introduce -ing form (I am eating, he is playing)
  • Focus on actions happening right now
• Day 2: Adverbs of Frequency
  • Always, usually, sometimes, never
  • Practice describing habits and routines
• Day 3: Telling Time (More Detail)
  • Half past, quarter past/to, minutes
  • Practice with daily schedules
• Day 4: Transportation
  • Car, bus, train, plane, etc.
  • Practice with "How do you get to...?" questions
• Day 5: Review and Practice
  • Play a "What are they doing?" charades game
  • Create a simple class schedule

Week 2

• Day 6: Possessive Pronouns
  • Mine, yours, his, hers, etc.
  • Practice replacing "Billy's book" with "His book"
• Day 7: Describing People (Appearance)
  • Hair color, eye color, tall/short, clothing
  • Descriptive guessing games
• Day 8: "Going to" for Future Plans
  • Introduce the structure "I'm going to..."
  • Practice simple future plans and predictions
• Day 9: Toys and Games
  • Names of toys, games, how to play them
  • Practice role-playing toy store or playing games
• Day 10: Review and Practice
  • Role-play a simple shopping scenario
  • Practice asking for and describing toys

Week 3

• Day 11: Comparing with More/Less
  • Comparing objects with adjectives (This book is longer than that book)
• Day 12: Feelings and Emotions (Deeper Dive)
  • Scared, excited, nervous, bored, etc.
  • Practice discussing feelings related to situations
• Day 13: Simple Idioms and Expressions
  • Introduce a few age-appropriate idioms (It's raining cats and dogs, A piece of cake)
  • Explain meanings figuratively
• Day 14: Places in the Town
  • Library, post office, bank, etc.
  • Role-play giving directions or going on errands
• Day 15: Review and Practice
  • Play a feelings charades game
  • "Go Fish" variation to practice vocabulary

Week 4

• Day 16: Review of Question Words
  • Practice with more complex questions, focus on forming grammatically correct questions
• Day 17: "This" vs. "That" (and These/Those)
  • Demonstrating the difference between near and far
• Day 18: Simple Recipes
  • Vocabulary for food and kitchen tools
  • Practice sequencing instructions
• Day 19: Review of Modal Verbs ("Can", "Should", "Would like" )
  • Expanding their use in more situations and complex sentences
• Day 20: Project or Presentation
  • Presenting a favorite recipe
  • Creating a town map and giving directions
  • Simple class play or skit

Additional Tips for Month 4:

• Picture Books: Use illustrated books for reading comprehension, vocabulary, and discussion prompts.
• Songs and Rhymes: Continue using songs and rhymes to explore pronunciation and add to the fun!
• Student-Led Activities: Let students suggest topics or create simple games to practice learned concepts.

Here's a possible plan for month five. By this point, your students should have a solid grasp of basic English communication. This month, we'll focus on expanding their ability to express themselves, understand more complex texts, and have more natural conversations.

Important Considerations:

• Confidence Building: Prioritize activities that encourage students to speak and express their thoughts.
• Creative Expression: Encourage students to use the language they've learned for creative storytelling and writing.

Month 5: English Lesson Plan (20 Days)

Week 1

• Day 1: Common Irregular Verbs (Continued)
  • Expanding on irregular past tense verbs (go/went, see/saw, etc.)
  • Practice through storytelling and games.
• Day 2: Contractions
  • Introduce common contractions (can't, don't, isn't, etc.)
  • Practice their usage in conversation and writing.
• Day 3: Sequencing Words
  • First, next, then, finally, etc.
  • Practice narrating processes, stories, and daily routines.
• Day 4: Nature Vocabulary
  • Trees, flowers, animals, insects, weather types
  • Explore nature-related topics or take a short "nature walk."
• Day 5: Review and Practice
  • Play a nature-themed scavenger hunt.
  • Use sequencing words to write a simple story.

Week 2

• Day 6: Simple Compound Sentences
  • Joining sentences with "and," "but," "so"
  • Practice creating longer, more detailed descriptions.
• Day 7: Expressing Opinions
  • "I think...", "In my opinion...", "I believe..."
  • Encourage students to share opinions on familiar topics.
• Day 8: Homophones
  • Introduce common homophones (there/their/they're, to/too/two)
  • Explain the difference in meaning and usage.
• Day 9: Suffixes (-er, -est)
  • Introduce the concept of suffixes that change word meaning.
  • Practice with adjectives (tall/taller/tallest).
• Day 10: Review and Practice
  • Play a homophone-focused card game.
  • Do a short writing activity using opinions and compound sentences.

Week 3

• Day 11: "Wh" Questions with "Do" and "Does"
  • Practice forming more complex questions (Do you...?, Does he...?)
  • Emphasize subject/verb agreement with questions.
• Day 12: Reading Comprehension
  • Use very short, simple stories or texts.
  • Focus on answering questions about the main idea and simple details.
• Day 13: Role-Playing and Dialogue
  • Practice common conversation scenarios (greetings, shopping, asking for help).
  • Encourage students to expand their dialogues with learned vocabulary.
• Day 14: Prefixes (un-, re-)
  • Introduce the idea of prefixes changing word meaning.
  • Practice with simple examples (happy/unhappy, do/redo).
• Day 15: Review and Practice
  • Act out different scenarios for question practice.
  • Read a short story and play a comprehension game.

Week 4

• Day 16: Creative Writing
  • Encourage free writing with prompts related to learned vocabulary.
  • Students can illustrate their short stories.
• Day 17: Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Introduce the concept (happy/sad, big/small, etc.)
  • Practice finding synonyms and antonyms for familiar words.
• Day 18: Simple Poetry
  • Explore short, rhyming poems for children.
  • Discuss rhyme, patterns, and figurative language (if age-appropriate).
• Day 19: Review and Practice
  • Synonym and antonym matching games.
  • Write a class acrostic poem.
• Day 20: Final Project or Presentation
  • Have students design a poster about a topic of their choice.
  • Put on a short play using costumes and props.

Key Points for Month 5:

• Differentiation: Have a range of reading materials and writing prompts to match different skill levels.
• Student Choice: Allow students to select their own presentation topics to increase engagement.
• Have Fun! Keep learning playful and encouraging to boost students' confidence and motivation.

Here's a potential plan for month six of your English lessons. By now, students should feel more comfortable communicating in English. The focus this month is on expanding their ability to understand and produce slightly longer texts, and exploring more creative uses of the language.

Considerations:

• Student Progress: Assess your students' grasp of concepts from previous months. Adjust if necessary.
• Enjoyment: Keep the learning experience entertaining and engaging to maintain their enthusiasm for the language.

Month 6: English Lesson Plan (20 Days)

Week 1

• Day 1: Plurals (Regular and Irregular)
  • Introduce regular plural forms (-s, -es) and common irregulars (child/children)
  • Practice with games and writing activities
• Day 2: Simple Prepositions of Time
  • Introduce prepositions like 'in', 'on', 'at' in the context of time (in the morning, at night)
• Day 3: Writing Short Descriptions
  • Practice describing people, objects, and places using adjectives and vocabulary they know
  • Play "Guess the object/person" games
• Day 4: Technology and Appliances
  • Vocabulary for common devices and appliances (phone, computer, TV, stove, etc.)
  • Practice discussing how to use them
• Day 5: Review and Practice
  • Use picture cards of different appliances and have students form questions related to usage and prepositions of time

Week 2

• Day 6: Word Families
  • Introduce root words and how they change with endings (-play, playing, played)
  • Practice building new words
• Day 7: Telling Longer Stories
  • Guide students to write longer stories with sequence, problem, and resolution
  • Encourage the use of past tense verbs and descriptive language
• Day 8: Phonics Focus (Choose One)
  • Pick a specific phonics pattern to explore (long/short vowel pairs, consonant digraphs, etc.)
  • Incorporate games and reading practice with the pattern
• Day 9: Parts of the Body (In-Depth)
  • Go beyond the basics (fingers, toes, elbows, nose, etc.)
  • Create a body map or play a body-themed version of "Simon Says"
• Day 10: Review and Practice
  • Play a word family creation game.
  • Have students practice with tongue twisters based on their chosen phonics focus.

Week 3

• Day 11: Expressing Needs and Wants
  • Introduce structures like "I need...", "I want..." and vocabulary for necessities
  • Practice making polite requests
• Day 12: Giving Instructions
  • Practice using sequencing words and simple imperative verb forms
  • Give instructions for a simple craft, game, or recipe
• Day 13: Rhyming and Word Play
  • Read aloud rhyming poems or stories
  • Create silly rhymes and nonsense words for fun
• Day 14: The Five Senses Poem
  • Introduce the poetic form of poems focused on senses
  • Brainstorm words that describe different senses (sight, smell, etc.)
• Day 15: Review and Practice
  • Play a rhyming pairs game or have a riddle contest
  • Work together to write a class "Five Senses" poem

Week 4

• Day 16: Review of Modal Verbs
  • Review previous modals and introduce a few new ones ("will", "may", "might")
• Day 17: Adjectives for Feelings
  • Go deeper with expressing feelings (frustrated, disappointed, proud)
  • Explore scenarios and how they might make a person feel
• Day 18: Similes
  • Introduce the concept of similes ("as...as")
  • Practice creating similes and using them in descriptions
• Day 19: Review and Practice
  • Create a story starter and have students take turns suggesting the next sentence, focusing on creative language
• Day 20: Performance or Sharing Day
  • Have students prepare a poem they wrote to read aloud
  • Create a skit or simple dialogue to practice different modal verbs

Remember:

• Authentic Material: Bring in songs, short videos, or picture books to supplement your lessons.
• Student-Created Content: Encourage students to create their own stories, poems, and games as a way to practice and make the language their own.
• Celebrate Progress: Highlight students' progression and keep a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

Here's a potential plan for month eight of your English lessons. This month, we'll aim to increase conversational fluency, improve comprehension skills, and spark creativity within the language.

Considerations:

• Student Assessment: Before diving in, review what your students learned in the previous months. Adjust the plan if needed.
• Variety: Keep learning exciting with a mix of activities, including games, songs, readings, and discussions.

Month 8: English Lesson Plan (20 Days)

Week 1

• Day 1: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Introduce the concept (-er, -est) and practice forming comparisons.
  • Engage in class-wide comparison games (tallest student, etc.)
• Day 2: Prepositions (More Complex)
  • Build on previous prepositions with concepts like 'above', 'below', 'behind', 'in front of'.
  • Play a preposition-focused hide and seek game.
• Day 3: "Can" for Ability vs. "Can / Could" for Permission
  • Revisit "can" for ability and introduce "can" and "could" for permission.
  • Practice asking for and granting permission politely.
• Day 4: Holidays and Celebrations
  • Explore vocabulary for different holidays and traditions (global or relevant to your students).
  • Practice simple dialogues about holiday plans or experiences.
• Day 5: Review and Practice
  • Create obstacle courses using complex prepositions for directions.
  • "Holiday Charades" where students act out holiday traditions.

Week 2

• Day 6: Sequencing Events in a Story
  • Use graphic organizers or visual aids.
  • Focus on sequencing words & phrases (first, next, then, finally, etc.)
• Day 7: Predicting Outcomes
  • Use "What do you think will happen next?" prompts during reading activities.
  • Have students justify their predictions using the text.
• Day 8: Expressing Preferences
  • Introduce structures like "I prefer...", "I'd rather...", "I like...better than...".
  • Hold class surveys or polls on favorite foods, colors, activities.
• Day 9: Animals: Habitats and Adaptations
  • Revisit animal vocabulary and explore how animals adapt to their environments.
  • Discuss camouflage, special features, and behaviors.
• Day 10: Review and Practice
  • Play a story-sequencing card game.
  • Have students create a fictional animal with unique adaptations.

Week 3

• Day 11: "Be going to" vs. Present Continuous
  • Introduce the difference between planned future actions and immediate actions.
  • Practice with scenarios and role-playing.
• Day 12: Making Inferences
  • Introduce the concept of "reading between the lines" for deeper comprehension.
  • Analyze short passages, determining characters' feelings or text messages.
• Day 13: Rhyme and Meter
  • Explore the concept of rhythm and meter in poetry (read aloud examples).
  • Have students practice clapping out the rhythm of simple poems/songs.
• Day 14: Short Story Creation
  • Brainstorm story elements (character, setting, problem.)
  • Students begin writing their own short stories.
• Day 15: Review and Practice
  • Play a "What's Going to Happen Next?" game with charades or a picture book.
  • Read a short poem and try to write a similar one.

Week 4

• Day 16: Figurative Language
  • Explore similes, metaphors, and personification (age-appropriate levels).
  • Find examples in children's books or poems.
• Day 17: Writing with Sensory Details
  • Discuss the senses & how to use them descriptively in writing.
  • Practice writing short descriptions of objects or places, focusing on the senses.
• Day 18: Review of Tenses
  • Revisit past simple, present continuous, past continuous, and "be going to"
  • Play a grammar-focused board game or create a timeline activity.
• Day 19: Review and Practice
  • "Spot the Figurative Language" game with popular song lyrics or poems.
  • Conduct a sensory detail scavenger hunt.
• Day 20: Sharing and Performance
  • Students share their short stories/poems with the class.
  • Provide positive feedback and celebrate creative writing.

Remember:

• Differentiation: Offer extra support or challenges for students working at different levels.
• Culture: Incorporate cultural elements relevant to your students to make language learning more meaningful.
• Have Fun! Keep the environment light and encouraging, fostering a love for the language.

Here's a potential structure for the twelfth and final month of your English lessons. This month, let's focus on consolidating what they've learned, encouraging reflection on their progress, and leaving them excited to keep improving their English skills!

Key Considerations:

• Celebrate Progress: Start the month by highlighting individual and class-wide gains in English proficiency.
• Final Assessment: Plan how you'll assess students' overall progress after the 12 months (tests, projects, presentations, portfolios).

Month 12: English Lesson Plan (20 Days)

Week 1

• Day 1: Common Confusing Words
  • Introduce easily confused word pairs (there/their/they're, to/too/two, then/than, etc.)
  • Practice using them correctly with short stories or fill-in-the-blank activities
• Day 2: Complex Sentence Structures
  • Build on simple sentences by adding relative clauses ("who", "which", "that")
  • Practice using these in descriptive writing exercises
• Day 3: Reflecting on Progress
  • Have students revisit work from the earlier months
  • Guide discussion on where they've improved the most (writing, speaking, fluency, etc.)
• Day 4: Setting Language Learning Goals
  • Discuss the importance of goals and continue learning beyond the class
  • Have students set personal language learning goals for the future
• Day 5: Review and Practice
  • "Confusing Word Pairs" quiz or game-show style activity
  • Create a class newsletter with students contributing short texts using complex sentences

Week 2

• Day 6: Advanced Reading Comprehension
  • Use longer, leveled texts appropriate for your students' current abilities
  • Focus on inferencing, identifying the author's purpose, and analyzing tone
• Day 7: Formal Presentations
  • Students pick a topic they've learned about to research further
  • Help with structuring short presentations, including visuals if possible
• Day 8: Expressing Uncertainty
  • Explore modal verbs like "might", "could", and "may" in detail for different levels of certainty
  • Practice discussing current events, predictions, and possibilities
• Day 9: World Cultures & Travel
  • Expand vocabulary for different countries, traditions, and travel experiences
  • Explore English resources related to travel or cultural exchange
• Day 10: Review and Practice
  • Play a board game modified to focus on target grammar concepts
  • Do a "picture prompt" storytelling activity emphasizing uncertainty vocabulary

Week 3

• Day 11: Final Project Preparation
  • Provide students time to work on their final projects or presentations
  • Offer guidance and feedback on their drafts or presentation outlines.
• Day 12: "If" Clauses (Third Conditional)
  • Introduce the concept of impossible past conditionals ( "If I had..., I would have...")
  • Practice with regret scenarios and "what might have happened" discussions
• Day 13: Exploring Slang and Informal Expressions
  • Discuss age-appropriate slang and expressions, emphasizing context and appropriateness
  • Play a "slang translation" game for fun
• Day 14: Music and English Learning
  • Use popular English-language songs for listening comprehension
  • Analyze lyrics for vocabulary, pronunciation, and figurative language
• Day 15: Review and Practice
  • Have students create a "class glossary" of slang and informal expressions
  • "Lyric Analysis Competition" where students present their analysis of their chosen song

Week 4

• Day 16: Final Presentations or Showcase
  • Student showcase of their final projects or formal presentations
  • Provide a positive and supportive environment for sharing their work
• Day 17: Test or Final Assessment
  • Administer your chosen final assessment
• Day 18: Movie Day (in English!)
  • Select a fun and age-appropriate movie in English with subtitles if needed
  • Practice comprehension and listening while having a relaxing experience
• Day 19: Resources for Continued Learning
  • Share websites, apps, books, and ways to keep practicing English
  • Encourage students to find what works best for them and have fun with the language
• Day 20: Celebration and Farewell
  • Award certificates or small prizes
  • Share positive feedback and celebrate their hard work throughout the year

Important:

• Flexibility: Adjust the pacing based on how your students handle final projects and assessments.
• Fun and Encouragement: Even with assessments, keep the final month engaging and emphasize the joy of learning English!
• Future Connection: Consider ways to stay in touch, students can share progress/seek advice in the future if possible.