Summary
This ESL lesson for B1 English students explores Video conferencing. 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 Adverbs of Frequency. Key vocabulary includes essential (adjective), muted (adjective), internet connection (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 in a video meeting and need to manage the conversation or solve a technical problem..
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 Adverbs of Frequency. Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens. Examples include 'always' (100%), 'usually' (90%), 'often' (70%), 'sometimes' (50%), 'rarely' (10%), and 'never' (0%).
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Video conferencing not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You are in a video meeting and need to manage the conversation or solve a technical problem., 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 B1-level words and phrases related to Video conferencing. Key terms include essential (adjective), muted (adjective), internet connection (noun phrase), invites (noun), participants (noun). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Adverbs of Frequency. Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens. Examples include 'always' (100%), 'usually' (90%), 'often' (70%), 'sometimes' (50%), 'rarely' (10%), and 'never' (0%).
