Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Focus and productivity. Using a real article as the basis for discussion, students develop reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills across a 90-minute class.
The grammar focus is Modal Verbs for Advice, Obligation, and Possibility. Key vocabulary includes concentrate (verb), sidetracked (adjective), implement (verb) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You are trying to concentrate on an important task at work or in a shared space, and someone interrupts you. You need to politely ask for some time alone without causing offence..
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 article to check understanding of the main ideas and key details.
- A grammar focus on Modal Verbs for Advice, Obligation, and Possibility. Modal verbs like 'should', 'must', 'have to', and 'can/could' help us express different levels of advice, necessity, and possibility. 'Should' is used for giving advice or suggestions.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Focus and productivity not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You are trying to concentrate on an important task at work or in a shared space, and someone interrupts you. You need to politely ask for some time alone without causing offence., 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 Focus and productivity. Key terms include concentrate (verb), sidetracked (adjective), implement (verb), discipline (noun), dedicated (adjective). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Modal Verbs for Advice, Obligation, and Possibility. Modal verbs like 'should', 'must', 'have to', and 'can/could' help us express different levels of advice, necessity, and possibility. 'Should' is used for giving advice or suggestions.
