Summary
This practical ESL lesson plan helps A2-level English students learn essential phrases for asking for and giving directions in a city. Through an audio dialogue, a short reading, and interactive vocabulary exercises, students will build confidence in navigating new places. The lesson focuses on clear, simple language for real-life situations, making it perfect for travelers or anyone needing to communicate directions effectively.
This lesson helps beginner to pre-intermediate students master the fundamental language of navigation. Activities include a warm-up discussion, a listening comprehension task based on a typical street conversation, and a vocabulary matching game. Students will practice using imperatives and prepositions of place to understand and provide simple directions, preparing them for real-world interactions in an English-speaking environment.
Activities
- A warm-up discussion where students share personal experiences with getting lost and asking for help in a new city.
- A listening comprehension exercise where students fill in the blanks in a dialogue about asking for directions to a park.
- A short blog post that provides students with practical tips and polite phrases for asking for directions.
- An interactive drag-and-drop activity to match key vocabulary for directions (e.g., turn left, go straight ahead, landmark) with their definitions.
Vocabulary focus
The vocabulary section introduces essential words and phrases for navigation. Key terms include directional commands like go straight ahead, turn left, and cross the street. Students will also learn important nouns like landmark, traffic lights, and block, as well as prepositions such as next to and far from to describe locations.
Grammar focus
The grammar focus is on using the imperative mood to give clear and direct instructions (e.g., Walk straight ahead, Turn left at the corner). The lesson also reinforces the use of common prepositions of place and movement, such as next to, on your right, and past, which are crucial for describing locations accurately.
Giving & Asking for Directions | English A2 Lesson
