Funny Dates
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Funny Dates

This ESL lesson plan is perfect for A2-level adult learners in group settings, focusing on speaking and reading skills. Students will explore first date tips, share opinions, and read humorous stories, enhancing their ability to present ideas and describe events. Activities include gap-filling exercises, paired discussions, and storytelling, encouraging collaboration and creative expression. Ideal for learners who enjoy improving their English while having fun with relatable topics!

Skills

  • Can present his/her opinion in simple terms.
  • Can tell a story or describe something in a simple list of points.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Check out these tips on what to do on your first date. Which of them are inappropriate and which ones are appropriate? Suggest how to correct the inappropriate ones.

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1. Choose a place that is comfortable for both of you. It can be a coffee shop, park, or casual restaurant. 2. Act like you're perfect and try to make your date like you. 3. Talk only about yourself to show that you are very self-confident. 4. Come at least 30 minutes late (let your date think you have a busy schedule). 5. Don't use your phone and focus on your date. 6. If you're not feeling a connection, don't call/text your date anymore and just forget about them. 7. If you're interested, tell them that you want to meet again.
Your answer:
2

Read the text about useful first date tips. Have you ever used them?

3

Choose the correct option according to the text.

4

Read the stories about funny dates and fill in the gaps with the following words. What is the purpose of these words in the text?

5

Discuss in pairs. Take notes of your partner's answers. Tell the rest of the group about your partner's opinion.

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