Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers introduces mixed conditionals. This ESL class material explores how past decisions affect the present through engaging speaking activities, a listening exercise, and grammar practice for your B2 English class.
This B2-level lesson plan provides a comprehensive structure for teaching mixed conditionals. It begins with a relatable warm-up about small life choices, followed by a vocabulary matching task on idioms of regret and opportunity. Students then listen to a short audio piece before diving into a clear grammar explanation with two practice exercises. The lesson culminates in a communicative speaking activity where students discuss hypothetical "Sliding doors moments" in their own lives, encouraging fluency and real-world application.
Activities
- A warm-up discussion and a vocabulary matching exercise introduce the theme of choices and regrets, using idioms like "a fork in the road" and "hindsight" to prepare students for the main topic.
- Students practice their listening skills with a gap-fill audio exercise about someone reflecting on a past career choice, which naturally leads into the grammar focus on mixed conditionals.
- Two structured grammar practice activities allow students to solidify their understanding of mixed conditionals before moving on to the final, communicative speaking task about life-changing decisions.
- A final speaking activity challenges students to use mixed conditionals and useful phrases to discuss hypothetical "Sliding doors moments" based on given scenarios and their own personal experiences.
Transcript
Vocabulary focus
This lesson focuses on idiomatic expressions related to decisions, opportunities, and regrets. Key vocabulary includes phrases such as "to pursue a passion," "a fork in the road," "to take a risk," "to play it safe," "hindsight," and "a missed opportunity." These terms provide students with the nuanced language needed to discuss the lesson's core themes effectively.
Grammar focus
The primary grammar point is mixed conditionals, which connect past events to present results and vice versa. The lesson clearly explains the two main structures: "If + Past Perfect, would + base verb" (past condition, present result) and "If + Past Simple, would have + past participle" (present condition, past result). The exercises are designed to help students master both forms.
