Do You Need a Coach to Workout?
ESL Lesson PlansDo You Need a Coach to Workout?

Do You Need a Coach to Workout?

This engaging ESL lesson plan focuses on the topic ‘Do you need a coach to workout?’, targeting listening and speaking skills for B1 level students in an individual setting. Over 45 minutes, learners will discuss personal experiences, analyze quotes, and watch a video to explore the advantages and disadvantages of personal trainers versus fitness apps. The structured tasks encourage critical thinking and effective communication, making this lesson both informative and interactive.

Skills

  • Students can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Discuss the following questions.

1
Have you ever worked with a personal trainer? What was your experience like?
2
Do you think technology, like fitness apps, can replace a personal trainer? Why or why not?
3
What are some challenges you face when trying to follow a workout routine?
2

Read these quotes. Which one do you agree with the most and why?

3

Watch the video and choose the right summary.

4

Watch the video one more time and answer the questions.

5

Look at the list of advantages and disadvantages of having a coach. Do you think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks? Why?

6

Considering all the information you learned in today's lesson, answer the questions.

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