Green Talk

Green Talk

This engaging ESL lesson plan is designed for teens and adults of B2 level to enhance reading and speaking skills. Structured around group discussions, students explore the environmental, economic, and health impacts of veganism. Activities include brainstorming, reading an informative article, filling in the blanks, online research, and sharing personal opinions. The lesson develops the ability to justify viewpoints and exchange factual information on a familiar topic. Perfect for sparking meaningful conversations about sustainable living!

Skills

  • Can give simple reasons to justify a viewpoint on a familiar topic.
  • Can exchange, check and confirm accumulated factual information.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Work in small groups. Look at the pictures and brainstorm possible reasons why people go vegan. Which of them would make you try this type of diet?

2

Read the article and answer the question.

3

Fill in the gaps in the statements below

4

Work in pairs. Each pair will receive a card with the name of an animal-based food. Google the ingredients that vegans use to make plant-based versions of these foods. Share what you've found with the rest of the group

5

Check out the different opinions expressed by people about veganism. Remember, each opinion is subjective and there's no right or wrong one. Your task is to choose the opinion that you can relate to. Once you've chosen an opinion, talk about it by adding your own thoughts and examples. You have 5 min to prepare the answer.

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