Summary
This B2 lesson plan delves into the complexities of modern dating by comparing online apps with real-life encounters. Students watch a video about meeting people outside of the digital world, sparking discussions on the pros and cons of various methods. The class focuses on essential dating-related phrasal verbs and provides structured practice for expressing preferences and opinions, culminating in a role-play activity based on real-life dating scenarios. It’s a perfect resource for a dynamic conversation class.
Activities
Students begin the lesson by discussing their personal experiences and opinions on modern dating, dating apps, and the challenges of meeting new people in today's world.
Students watch a short video about meeting people in real life and complete comprehension questions. This is followed by exercises to learn and practice key phrasal verbs related to dating and socializing.
Learners expand their vocabulary by completing sentences with more common phrasal verbs used in dating contexts, such as ask out, hit it off, and settle down, reinforcing their understanding.
This section focuses on grammar, teaching students phrases like "I'd rather..." and "It's worth..." to express preferences and give advice, followed by a sentence transformation exercise.
The lesson concludes with a group discussion on the pros and cons of different ways to meet people, followed by a creative dialogue-writing activity based on realistic dating scenarios.
Vocabulary focus
This lesson focuses on phrasal verbs essential for discussing modern dating. Students will learn and practice terms like swipe right, hook up, on the prowl, ask out, hit it off, settle down, break up, and get over someone, enabling them to talk about relationships with more fluency and nuance.
Grammar focus
The grammar section concentrates on structures for expressing personal preferences, opinions, and advice. Students will practice using phrases like I'd rather..., I'd prefer to..., In my opinion..., and It's worth... to share their thoughts on dating and relationships in a more sophisticated and natural way.
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