Gift giving

Title separator

Vocabulary - collocations with gift

This is a standalone lesson but it can also be used as part of the set titled:

LESSON OVERVIEW

In this lesson plan about gift giving students speculate about photos and discover expressions with the word gift. They also practise their listening skills with a video clip from Friends and share their experience of giving and receiving gifts.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate60 minStandard LessonPremium Plan

WARM-UP & EXPRESSIONS WITH THE WORD GIFT

The lesson starts with four photos showing people giving and receiving gifts. Students look at them and speculate about different aspects of gift giving. Next, they read six statements including expressions with the word gift, in which some words are underlined. Students have to classify these words into verbs or adjectives and complete a table with expressions with the word gift (e.g. return a gift, a useful gift, shop for a gift). Then, students read the six statements again and decide whether they agree or disagree with them, providing examples.

LISTENING & READING COMPREHENSION

The second part of the lesson starts with a short video clip from a popular TV show Friends. At first, students answer three general comprehension questions. Then, they move on to a more detailed task and complete the gaps in six sentences taken from the video. The listening practice is followed by four statements which students need to agree or disagree with and a brief discussion about gift giving. The next task consists of a text about trends in gift giving in which a few more expressions (not only with the word gift) are underlined (e.g. a gift list, charity donation, a handmade gift). Students read the text and then answer six questions about it using the underlined words and phrases. The lesson finishes with another discussion about different aspects of gift giving which allows students to relate to the text they’ve read and practise the new language.

WORKSHEETS

Comments

Title separator

Leave a Reply

  1. evelise.campagnaro

    That’s a great lesson and it’s very nice it has reading on it! Super!

    1. Ewa

      Thanks. That’s really great to hear.

  2. Tzvetelina Atanassova

    Great

    1. Ewa

      🙂

Browse other materials recommended for you

Title separator
speaking lesson on tattoos
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Loading

How about a tattoo?

Lifestyle

With this lesson, students talk about tattoos! They watch a video about tattoo tourism, share opinions and revise collocations with the word ‘tattoo’. They also discuss workplace discrimination against people with tattoos.

discuss modern dating
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

Let’s go on a date!

General Lifestyle

Students discuss different types of dating, how it has changed over the years, and brainstorm hypothetical dating scenarios. They explore opinions, learn vocabulary, and watch and discuss a video about speed dating.

sharing experiences using Present Perfect and Past Simple
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

Sharing experiences (Present Perfect and Past Simple)

Grammar Lifestyle

With this lesson, students discuss the topics people talk about when they first meet. They also practise Present Perfect and Past Simple, watch a video about people who have just met and do a role play activity.

practise advice structures
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

What to do when you’re stressed

Grammar Lifestyle

Talk about how to stop worrying about a problem with this lesson! Students discuss stress issues, watch a short video on tips about how to take your mind off problems and practise advice structures.

structures with so and such
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Loading

It’s such a lovely place! (so and such)

Grammar Lifestyle

With this lesson, students talk about travel experiences, watch a short video about the capital city of Ghana and practise ‘so’ and ‘such’ structures. They also share their personal experiences and discuss the advantages of different travel options.

Past Simple and Continuous practice
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

Posh and fancy (Past Simple and Continuous practice)

Grammar Lifestyle

Engage in revising Past Simple and Continuous and discussing fancy experiences with this lesson! Students explore vocabulary to talk about the topic, watch a humorous ad for a ketchup brand and create interesting stories.

ESL lesson on birthdays
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

It’s your special day!

Lifestyle

With this fun lesson, students talk about celebrations and their personal experiences. They watch and discuss a video about celebrating someone’s birthday on a budget and discuss birthday celebration ideas. Students also practise phrases related to birthdays.

speaking lesson about shopping
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Loading

Shopping experience

Lifestyle

In this speaking lesson, students talk about their shopping preferences and experiences. They also practise vocabulary related to the topic, assess situations related to shopping and watch a video about a second-hand department store.

make + object + adjective (exercises)
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Loading

My pet makes me happy

Grammar Lifestyle

Engage students in fascinating discussions as they explore how pets influence our lives, master the structure ‘make + object + adjective’ and dive into a news story video on pets in the workplace in this flipped classroom lesson!

Show more lessons

Questions

Title separator

Is there a minimum subscription period if I choose a monthly subscription?

No, there's no minimum required number of subscription months. You can cancel any time you want. Basically, you can sign up and then cancel your subscription the next day, which will mean you have access for 1 month and won't be charged again.

What currencies can I pay in for my subscription?

Our default currency is USD (American dollar), but you can also pay in EUR (euro), GBP (British pound sterling) or PLN (Polish zloty). You can change the currency you want to pay in at the Pricing page before selecting a subscription plan.

How can I edit an e-lesson plan?

You can get your own editable copy of an e-lesson plan and make changes to it. To do so, either (1) make a copy of it on your Google Drive (preferable method) or (2) download it in a Powerpoint format (but formatting might be a bit off so we can’t guarantee that it will work well).
Read more FAQ
Title separator

ESL Brains

Forgot password?
or continue with