Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the future of money. This ESL class material for B2 students covers cryptocurrency, digital payments, and fintech vocabulary to spark a dynamic class debate.
This B2 ESL lesson plan dives into the debate on cryptocurrency and digital money. Students begin with a discussion on payment habits before learning key fintech vocabulary. The lesson includes a listening gap-fill, grammar exercises on expressing certainty and mixed conditionals, and a final role-playing activity where students pitch or critique a crypto investment. It's designed to build both language skills and critical thinking about modern finance.
Activities
- Students learn essential fintech vocabulary like 'blockchain' and 'volatility' before applying it in a listening exercise about the pros and cons of cryptocurrency, checking their comprehension with true/false questions.
- The lesson features two grammar points. First, students practice adverbs of certainty and doubt (e.g., 'undoubtedly,' 'allegedly'). Then, they master mixed conditionals to discuss hypothetical past financial decisions.
- The lesson culminates in a dynamic role-play. Students act as either crypto enthusiasts pitching a project or skeptical investors, using debate phrases and lesson language to argue their case and make a final decision.
Vocabulary focus
This lesson introduces key vocabulary for discussing financial technology (fintech). Students will learn and practice terms such as 'volatility,' 'blockchain,' 'decentralized,' 'financial inclusion,' 'digital wallet,' 'mining,' 'illicit activities,' and 'regulatory challenges.'
Grammar focus
The grammar section has two distinct focuses. The first is on expressing degrees of doubt and certainty using adverbs like 'allegedly,' 'presumably,' and 'definitely.' The second focus is on constructing mixed conditionals (If + Past Perfect, would + base verb) to discuss past actions with present results.
