Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson helps B1 ESL students discuss if college is a good investment. This English class material uses relevant vocabulary and grammar to explore the pros and cons of higher education.
Activities include a warm-up discussion, a vocabulary matching task, a listening exercise, and speaking activities to help students form and express opinions about higher education. The material is designed to generate meaningful conversation and provide practical communication tools for discussing future education and career choices.
Activities
- A warm-up discussion where students share opinions about university education and a vocabulary matching task to introduce key terms like "tuition fees" and "career prospects."
- A listening comprehension exercise where students fill in gaps using new vocabulary, reinforcing their understanding and listening skills.
- A speaking activity where students work in groups to discuss scenarios for different career paths (e.g., doctor, web developer), applying opinion phrases, new vocabulary, and grammar.
- A writing task where students compose a short paragraph in response to "Is college worth it?", integrating the lesson's grammar and vocabulary.
Transcript
Many people wonder if college is still a good idea. It's true that tuition fees are very high these days, and some graduates struggle to find a job. However, a degree can open many doors. It often leads to better salaries in the long run. Also, you learn important skills and meet new people. So, for many, it's definitely worth the investment. It just depends on your chosen field and effort.
Vocabulary focus
The lesson focuses on essential vocabulary for discussing higher education and career planning. Key terms include: tuition fees, degree, graduates, investment, debt, career prospects, skills, and the idiom "in the long run." These words are practiced in matching, listening, and speaking activities.
Grammar focus
The grammar section introduces and provides practice with two key structures. Students learn and use the first conditional (If + present, ...will) to discuss future possibilities and outcomes, and comparative adjectives (higher than, more convenient than) to compare different educational and career choices.
