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At the Beach

This ESL lesson plan is designed for teens to practice reading and speaking skills in a group setting. Through fun tasks like matching activities, comprehension questions, and creative planning exercises, students will learn about exciting beach activities such as sunbathing, picnics, and collecting seashells. Perfect for A2 learners, this 45-minute lesson encourages collaboration and helps students confidently describe their ideal beach day while expanding their vocabulary.

Skills

  • Can briefly describe what they plan to do at the weekend or during the holidays.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Match the beach activities to their definitions.

2

Read the following text about Lily's beach plans.

3

Decide which sentences are True and which are False.

4

Read the text again and choose the right answer.

5

In pairs, take turns asking and answering the following questions.

6

Plan your ideal beach day.

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