Summary
This ESL lesson plan for B2-level students focuses on the practical skill of negotiating with a landlord. Students will learn essential vocabulary and communication strategies for discussing rent, repairs, and lease terms effectively.
Through a listening exercise and a short reading text, this lesson introduces key phrases used in negotiation. Activities are designed to build confidence and prepare students for real-life situations they might encounter as tenants.
The material encourages practical application of language, covering topics from presenting a case clearly to reaching a fair agreement, making it highly relevant for adult learners.
Activities
- A warm-up discussion where students share experiences and opinions on negotiating with landlords and service providers.
- Listening comprehension based on an audio clip, where students fill in the blanks to understand the key steps of a successful rent negotiation.
- A reading and vocabulary task based on a short blog post that offers practical tips for communicating with a landlord.
- An interactive drag-and-drop exercise to match key vocabulary, such as 'lease agreement,' 'persistent,' and 'proactive,' with their correct definitions.
Vocabulary focus
The vocabulary section introduces essential terms for housing and negotiation. Key words and phrases include 'lease agreement,' 'security deposit,' 'wear and tear,' 'fair agreement,' and verbs like 'negotiate' and 'highlight.'
Grammar focus
While not the main focus, the lesson provides a natural context for reviewing the third conditional (e.g., 'If they hadn't been persistent, they wouldn't have gotten a discount'), allowing students to discuss the hypothetical results of past actions.
