Based On Mr. Bean TV Show: Hotel Matters
ESL Lesson PlansBased On Mr. Bean TV Show: Hotel Matters

Based On Mr. Bean TV Show: Hotel Matters

Discover our lesson plan designed for A2-level students. This 60-minute group lesson focuses on developing listening and speaking skills through structured activities and exercises. Students will watch clips of Mr. Bean, answer questions, and participate in role-play dialogues.

Skills

  • Can follow changes of topic of factual TV news items, and form an idea of the main content.
  • Can give short, basic descriptions of events and activities.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Have you ever heard of the TV show "Mr. Bean"? Have you watched it? Read the facts below and tell the group which one surprised you the most and why?

1
Mr. Bean first was shown in 1990 in Britain.
2
Mr. Bean was created and played by Rowan Atkinson.
3
The show has 15 episodes and many specials.
4
Mr. Bean does not talk much in the show.
5
The show is popular in more than 190 countries.
6
A movie called "Bean" came out in 1997.
7
The show uses physical comedy, similar to old silent films.
Your answer:
2

Watch the part of the episode about Mr. Bean. Answer the questions.

3

Watch another part of the episode and fill in the gaps with the words or phrases you hear.

4

Role-play the dialogue with one of your classmates. Can you see any words or phrases from the videos? Which ones?

5

Take 7-10 minutes to create your own dialogue with your partner. Look at this list of vocabulary. Try to use it in your dialogue. After you finish, role play-your conversation.

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