Summary
This 60-minute ESL lesson for B2 learners explores Public speaking: handling difficult questions through a real video. Across 6 interactive exercises, you'll develop listening comprehension, vocabulary, speaking skills — all built around authentic English content.
What you'll practise:
- 5 key vocabulary items with definitions and usage notes
Lesson activities (6 exercises)
Each exercise builds on the previous one. Work through them in order for the best learning experience.
- Warm-up — Discussion questions to activate what you already know about the topic.
- Watch — Watch the video and note the main arguments and examples.
- Comprehension — Answer questions to check your understanding of the main ideas and supporting details.
- Vocabulary — Learn key words and expressions from the video, with definitions and usage notes.
- True / False — Test your detailed understanding — decide if each statement matches the source.
- Discussion — Reflect on the topic and share your opinions using the language you've learned.
Vocabulary
This lesson introduces 5 key terms drawn directly from the video:
- To think on your feet — to be able to think and react quickly, especially in a difficult or unexpected situation.
- To field questions — to receive and deal with a series of questions, especially from an audience or journalists.
- To go off on a tangent — to suddenly start talking about a subject that is not directly connected with the main topic.
- To buy some time — to do or say something in order to delay having to make a decision or give a direct answer.
- To put someone on the spot — to force someone to answer a difficult question or make a decision when they are not prepared.
Grammar
This lesson includes a grammar focus with clear explanations and practice exercises.
