Describing Experiences
ESL Lesson PlansDescribing Experiences

Describing Experiences

This ESL lesson plan guides adults and teens through rephrasing techniques in a 45-minute individual lesson. Students will work on their speaking skills at a B2 level by discussing an “incredible, amazing, and wonderful experience” and learning to use synonyms to make their stories vivid and engaging. The lesson includes interactive exercises, vocabulary practice, and a task where students retell personal stories in varied language to enhance clarity and emotional depth in communication.

Skills

  • Can vary formulation to avoid frequent repetition.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Read the dialogue between Mark and Dave.

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M
Mark
Hey Dave, how was your weekend?
D
Dave
It was great. I finally had some time to relax after such a busy month at work.
M
Mark
Yeah, I know what you mean. My weekend was great, too. What did you end up doing?
D
Dave
Well, on Saturday I went hiking with some friends in the mountains. It was so great. How about you?
M
Mark
I stayed in town. Went out to dinner with my family on Friday and then spent most of Sunday watching football.
D
Dave
Sounds like a great way to unwind.
M
Mark
It was great. I needed that after dealing with all those deadlines last week. But enough about me, tell me more about your hike.
D
Dave
Oh, it was great!! We saw some incredible waterfalls.
M
Mark
Wow, that sounds really great.
D
Dave
Yeah, it was. And how did your team do in the game yesterday?
M
Mark
Not so great. They lost, unfortunately. But it's just one game, hopefully they'll bounce back next week.
2

Discuss the following questions.

3

Rephrase each sentence using one of the adjectives on the list.

4

Read the story and then retell it using more descriptive adjectives.

5

Tell your own story in different ways.

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