Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Grammar and communication. Using a real video as the basis for discussion, students develop reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills across a 90-minute class.
The grammar focus is Correcting Common Grammatical Mistakes. Key vocabulary includes rounding up (phrasal verb), assure (verb), double negative (noun) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You need to correct someone's mistake or ask for clarification without being rude. This is important in professional and social situations to maintain good relationships..
Activities
- A warm-up discussion to activate prior knowledge and get students thinking about the topic before watching or reading.
- Comprehension exercises based on the video to check understanding of the main ideas and key details.
- A grammar focus on Correcting Common Grammatical Mistakes. The video highlights several common English grammar errors. A double negative occurs when two negative words are used in the same clause, which can be confusing.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Grammar and communication not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You need to correct someone's mistake or ask for clarification without being rude. This is important in professional and social situations to maintain good relationships., with exercises to practise using them naturally.
- A speaking task where students role-play a real-world scenario, applying vocabulary and phrases from the lesson.
Vocabulary focus
The vocabulary section introduces B2-level words and phrases related to Grammar and communication. Key terms include rounding up (phrasal verb), assure (verb), double negative (noun), familiar with (adjective phrase), preposition (noun). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Correcting Common Grammatical Mistakes. The video highlights several common English grammar errors. A double negative occurs when two negative words are used in the same clause, which can be confusing.
