Friendship With a Generational Gap
ESL Lesson PlansFriendship With a Generational Gap

Friendship With a Generational Gap

In this thought-provoking B1-B2 lesson plan, students explore how friendship can bridge generational divides. Through a heartwarming true story about a 29-year-old woman and her 97-year-old friend, learners practice reading comprehension, vocabulary for describing generations, and speaking skills about age, values, and connection. The lesson encourages open discussion about the pros and cons of age-gap friendships while introducing useful adjectives to describe different generations. Perfect for building empathy, cultural awareness, and real-world communication skills in English.

Skills

  • Can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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1

Discuss these questions.

1. How old are your friends? 2. Would you consider becoming friends with someone much older than you? How about someone much younger that you? 3. How important do you think age is between friends?
2

Read the article and answer the questions.

3

Listen to three opinions about the story. Which one do you agree with the most and why?

4

Match these words to their definitions.

5

Match the generations with their descriptions.

6

Look at the pros and cons of generational gaps in friendships. Add at least 5 of your own ideas to the lists. Discuss the possibility of friendships with a generational gap with your group. Are there more pros or cons?