Topic: Functional Language
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Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsAre you ready to order?
GeneralDo your students know how to order food at a restaurant? If not, teach them some functional phrases, make them role play different scenarios and discuss eating out.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsWhat I’m trying to say is… (clarifying and explaining)
GeneralHelp your students practise clarifying and explaining across various contexts. Elevate their communication skills through different strategies of providing clear explanations.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsHow do you feel about…? (expressing opinions)
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn beginner phrases for expressing opinions and asking about opinions. They practise the functional language in writing and in speech.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsCan you elaborate on your thinking here? (polite language)
BusinessIn this ESL lesson on polite language students watch a video, have a discussion, learn and practise useful phrases.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThat’s a good question!
GrammarThis lesson plan focuses on basic English questions. Students watch an interview with two famous actors and discuss different questions. Students also do a role play where they interview each other.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsTime to say goodbye
BusinessWith this writing lesson plan, pre-intermediate students watch a video about the last day at work and create farewell messages.
Standard Lesson 75 min
Add to saved lessonsElegance versus bling (case study)
BusinessIn this lesson, students watch a video about a company facing problems, learn advanced phrases for giving opinions, and discuss case studies.
Standard Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessons’You’re kidding!’ and other quick responses
GeneralThis lesson focuses on common English responses used as spontaneous reactions in daily life. Students get the opportunity to practise them through a variety of activities, including an interactive video.
Flipped Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsThe world of sounds around us
GeneralIn this lesson plan, students will learn verbs for describing sounds in English and talk about irritating sounds using phrases for expressing annoyance.
