Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Giving presentations. Using a real audio as the basis for discussion, students develop listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills across a 90-minute class.
The grammar focus is Modal verbs for advice (should, must, have to, could). Key vocabulary includes delivery (noun), engage (verb), visual aids (noun phrase) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You are giving a presentation and need to introduce topics, manage questions, and transition between points..
Activities
- A warm-up discussion to activate prior knowledge and get students thinking about the topic before listening.
- Comprehension exercises based on the audio to check understanding of the main ideas and key details.
- A grammar focus on Modal verbs for advice (should, must, have to, could). Modal verbs are used to give advice, suggestions, or state obligations. 'Should' is the most common way to give advice or an opinion.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Giving presentations not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You are giving a presentation and need to introduce topics, manage questions, and transition between points., 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 Giving presentations. Key terms include delivery (noun), engage (verb), visual aids (noun phrase), anticipate (verb), lasting impression (noun phrase). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Modal verbs for advice (should, must, have to, could). Modal verbs are used to give advice, suggestions, or state obligations. 'Should' is the most common way to give advice or an opinion.
