Family Matters
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Family Matters

This engaging ESL lesson plan encourages B1-level learners to express opinions, describe events, and propose solutions to everyday situations. Through vocabulary exercises, gap-fill activities, and pair discussions, students will explore family dynamics, modern challenges, and ways to show appreciation for loved ones. This 60-minute lesson plan develops communication skills while building essential vocabulary related to family matters.

Skills

  • Can express opinions on subjects relating to everyday life, using simple expressions.
  • Can describe events, real or imagined.
  • Can make their opinions and reactions understood as regards possible solutions or the question of what to do.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Watch this short video and say what family means to you in 1 word. Then, work in pairs and discuss the questions.

1
What is your family like? Who do you have the strongest connection with?
2
What is the picture of the ideal family for you?
3
What traditions or activities do you do with your family to celebrate special occasions?
2

Match these words/phrases with their definitions.

3

Fill in the gaps in these short stories.

4

Rephrase the sentences using the words from the list.

5

Watch the video and discuss together.

6

Work in pairs. Brainstorm typical modern family issues and how they might be solved in your opinion. Use at least 3-4 words from the list.