Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Reading, books, technology. Using a real video as the basis for discussion, students develop reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills across a 90-minute class.
The grammar focus is Language for Expressing Preferences. Key vocabulary includes e-reader (noun), stylus (noun), multitask (verb) 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 discussion or meeting where you need to compare two options, acknowledging both the good and bad points of each..
Activities
- A warm-up discussion to activate prior knowledge and get students thinking about the topic before watching or reading.
- Comprehension exercises based on the video to check understanding of the main ideas and key details.
- A grammar focus on Language for Expressing Preferences. When we talk about our likes and dislikes, we often use specific verbs and structures. Verbs like 'prefer', 'like', and 'love' are common.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Reading, books, technology not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You are in a discussion or meeting where you need to compare two options, acknowledging both the good and bad points of each., 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 B2-level words and phrases related to Reading, books, technology. Key terms include e-reader (noun), stylus (noun), multitask (verb), demand (verb), maintain focus (phrasal verb). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Language for Expressing Preferences. When we talk about our likes and dislikes, we often use specific verbs and structures. Verbs like 'prefer', 'like', and 'love' are common.
