First English Lesson: Upper-Intermediate Level
ESL Lesson PlansFirst English Lesson: Upper-Intermediate Level

First English Lesson: Upper-Intermediate Level

This ESL lesson plan for adults and teens at the upper-intermediate level focuses on the first steps of learning English: connecting with others and reflecting on personal experiences. In a 60-minute session, students will participate in reading and speaking activities that promote group discussions and self-reflection about their language learning journey. The lesson includes tasks such as sharing personal experiences and exploring how culture influences language learning.

Skills

  • Can describe the personal significance of events and experiences in detail.
  • Can understand articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which particular stances or viewpoints are adopted.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Warm-up

1
Prepare two true statements and one false statement about yourself related to language learning experiences. The rest of the class has to guess which statement is a lie. Don't forget to take turns!
2

In pairs, discuss the following questions.

3

Read about Ann's experience learning English. Have you ever had a similar experience?

4

Answer the questions according to the text.

5

Read these opinions about cultural experiences affecting language learning. Do you agree with anyone? Why?

6

Work in pairs.