Following Simple Instructions
ESL Lesson PlansFollowing Simple Instructions

Following Simple Instructions

Make instructions simple, clear, and fun! This A1 ESL lesson plan for teens and adults helps beginners practise following and giving step-by-step instructions using First, Then, Next, Finally. Through matching, sequencing, gap-fill, speaking, and pairwork activities, learners build confidence with everyday tasks like washing dishes, sending emails, and cleaning the house. Perfect for beginner ESL classes, functional English lessons, and communicative practice, this engaging resource improves listening, speaking, and basic writing skills.

Skills

  • Can understand instructions addressed carefully and slowly to them and follow short, simple directions.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Match each image to the correct word.

feed the dog
clean the house
send an email
wash the dishes
do laundry
make tea
2

Read the instructions. Which picture from exercise 1 do they describe? Which words do we use to show the order?

3

Match the steps to the instructions.

4

Fill in the blanks.

5

Choose one of the pictures and give step-by-step instructions on how to do this task.

6

Practice following instructions.

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