Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps B1 ESL students understand contracts. This practical class material covers key vocabulary, modal verbs for rules, and reading terms and conditions for gym memberships and online services. This B1 English lesson helps students navigate the tricky world of contracts and agreements. Activities begin with a discussion on reading the fine print, followed by a vocabulary matching exercise for key legal terms. A short listening gap-fill reinforces comprehension. Students then practice modal verbs (must, can't, have to) to understand rules and regulations. The lesson culminates in a practical case study where students analyze a simplified gym membership agreement and answer comprehension questions.
Activities
- A warm-up discussion about personal experiences with terms and conditions leads into a vocabulary matching task to decode common contract language, such as 'clause,' 'liability,' and 'automatic renewal.'
- A short listening exercise provides a warning about not reading contracts, followed by a clear grammar focus on using modal verbs like 'must,' 'mustn't,' and 'don't have to' to express rules and obligations.
- Students learn and match useful phrases for asking about rules and expressing concerns before applying all their new skills to a reading comprehension case study about a gym membership agreement.
Vocabulary focus
This lesson focuses on practical vocabulary found in legal documents and terms of service. Students will learn and practice key terms including: agreement, clause, privacy policy, cancellation policy, consent, liability, fee, and automatic renewal.
Grammar focus
The grammar section targets modal verbs used to express rules, obligation, and permission. Students practice using 'must' and 'have to' for obligations, 'mustn't' for prohibitions, 'don't have to' for lack of obligation, and 'can/can't' for permission.
