Topic: Functional Language
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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.
Critical Reading Club 45 min
Add to saved lessonsDealing with difficult customers
BusinessIn this extended Critical Reading Club lesson plan, students talk about the article they read at home. They also learn some functional language for dealing with customers and do several role-plays.
Standard Lesson 90 min
Add to saved lessonsI’ve always wanted to have a talent for…
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn some common English collocations with talent and skills and practise some functional language. They also read a text and talk about talents and talent shows.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Add to saved lessonsHow (not) to apologize in the workplace
Business GeneralIn this lesson, students discuss the article and different ways of apologizing. They also practise the use of prepositions.
Standard Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsHave you tried turning it off and on again?
GeneralIn this lesson plan, ESL students will do a lot of different activities and learn words and expressions for talking about problems and solutions.
Standard Lesson 30 min
Add to saved lessonsLove it or hate it!
LifestyleThis worksheet can supplement lesson plans on art and includes various phrases that more advanced students might use when expressing likes and dislikes.
Standard Lesson 30 min
Add to saved lessonsExpressing opinions in English – phrases and argument game
GeneralTeach your students words and phrases for expressing opinions in English and practise them in the argument battle challenge!
Standard Lesson 45 min
Add to saved lessonsComplaining and responding to complaints
Business GeneralTeach your students some informal and formal expressions for complaining and practise them in a role-play activity with a twist.
