Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps B1 students discuss side hustles and passive income. This ESL class material includes vocabulary, grammar, listening, and speaking exercises to boost fluency on the topic of earning extra money. This complete ESL lesson plan guides students through the topic of earning extra money. The class starts with a warm-up discussion about side hustles, followed by a vocabulary matching exercise to introduce key terms. Students then complete a listening gap-fill and comprehension check. The lesson also features a grammar section on using modals for suggestions (could, should, might) and presents useful phrases for brainstorming. The class culminates in a role-play activity where students brainstorm a side hustle for a partner.
Activities
- Vocabulary and listening: Students learn essential terms like "passive income" and "initial investment" through a matching task. They then apply this vocabulary in a listening exercise where they fill gaps in a short audio about planning for extra income, followed by a comprehension check.
- Grammar and useful phrases: The lesson includes a clear grammar focus on using modal verbs like "could," "should," and "might" to make polite suggestions. Students then practice this grammar in a sentence completion exercise and learn useful phrases for brainstorming and discussing pros and cons.
- Speaking and role-play: The lesson culminates in a practical, communicative speaking activity. Working in pairs, students use the language and grammar from the lesson to brainstorm and discuss a suitable side hustle for their partner based on a given profile of skills and assets.
Vocabulary focus
This lesson introduces vocabulary related to personal finance and work. Key terms include: side hustle, passive income, main job, financial flexibility, initial investment, to rent something out, dedication, and to earn extra money. These words help students discuss different ways of earning income beyond a primary job.
Grammar focus
The grammar section focuses on making suggestions and giving advice using modal verbs. Students learn the different nuances of "could" for possibilities, "should" for stronger advice, and "might" for softer suggestions. The practice exercise allows them to apply these modals in context, helping them sound more natural and polite when brainstorming ideas.
