Commute Hacks 101

This ESL lesson plan integrates speaking and reading activities into a 60-minute group session for B1-level adults. Students work with vocabulary related to commuting, analyze a dialogue about daily travel challenges, and practice filling in contextual gaps. They discuss commuting solutions, explore alternatives like telecommuting, and collaborate on crafting practical tips for smoother daily travel.

Skills

Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing what to do, where to go, who or which to choose etc.
Can understand short texts on subjects that are familiar or of current interest, in which people give their points of view.

60 min B1 (Intermediate)Adults Group Audio Speaking Reading Transport

Online Interactive

Based on CEFR

Fully Customizable

Look through the dialogue. Answer the following questions:

What is the tone of the conversation between Jack and Sophie? What are they feeling?

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Jack

It's always the same old thing. Wake up early, get dressed in a hurry, and then rush to catch this train.

Sophie

I know what you mean. The worst part is that it's so crowded all the time. You can hardly move.

Jack

Yes, especially during peak hours. And don't even get me started on those annoying delays and cancellations.

Sophie

Yeah, they can be such a pain. One time I had to wait for an hour just because someone pressed the emergency button.

Jack

That's terrible! And even when everything runs smoothly, it takes forever to reach our destination.

Sophie

Tell me about it. By the time we get to work, we're exhausted already from standing and being crushed by people.

Jack

Exactly! And let's not forget about the returning trip. It's a nightmare to commute after long working hours.

Sophie

So true. We are not alone in feeling unhappy, right?

Jack

Yeah, look at these sad and exhausted faces…

Require students to provide an answer

Match each word from the list with its definition.

Make a list of problems that Sophie and Jack face every morning on their way to work and every evening on their way back.

Fill in the gaps in the message from Jack to his friend:

Have a look at these facts about modern commuting.

Answer the following questions:

In pairs, come up with your tips on how to make commuting easier. Give at least 3 tips each, use at least 4 words from the target vocabulary.

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