Lost in London
ESL Lesson PlansLost in London

Lost in London

Lost in London is an engaging ESL lesson that helps students learn polite English for asking and giving directions on the London Underground. Through activities with landmarks, Tube vocabulary, and role-plays, learners practice real-life communication in a fun way. The lesson introduces famous places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye while building confidence in navigating the Tube. Perfect for A2/B1 learners, this lesson combines culture, vocabulary, and speaking practice in one interactive experience.

Skills

  • Can understand simple directions on how to get from X to Y, by foot or public transport.
  • Can give simple directions on how to get from X to Y, using basic expressions.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Warm-up

Which famous London landmarks do you know? Fill in the missing words in the sentences. Do you know these places?
Ben
Museum
Palace
Eye
Tower
Square
Garden
Big
is a famous clock tower in London.
The King lives at Buckingham
.
The
of London is very old and historic.
The London
is a big wheel with a great view.
People meet at Trafalgar
.
The British
has many treasures.
Covent
is good for shops and street shows.
2

Match the words to the definitions.

3

Read the dialogue and fill in the missing words.

4

Listen to the dialogue, then practice reading it with your partner.

5

Put the words in the right order to make polite questions.

6

Practice asking for directions.

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