Learning English with Memes
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Learning English with Memes

This engaging ESL lesson plan for A2-level teens and adults focuses on speaking and reading skills in an individual format. Through analyzing memes, students explore their cultural significance, practice expressing opinions, and learn reactions like "So true" or "Totally relate to this." Activities include discussing memes, reading about their popularity, retelling key ideas, and even creating custom memes using templates. A fun and creative way to boost English skills while exploring internet culture!

Skills

  • Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about something.
  • Can present his/her opinion in simple terms, provided listeners are patient.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Look at the memes. Have you ever sent a picture like these to your friends? Have you ever tried to create your own?

2

Here are some phrases you can use to react to a meme that someone sent you. How would you react to the memes in the previous exercise?

3

Read the text. Why do people love memes?

4

Mark the statements as true or false. Find proof in the text.

5

Retell the information in the text in your own words. Mention:

6

Read these opinions. Which one do you agree with the most and why?

7

Create your own memes with these templates.

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