Making Excuses
ESL Lesson PlansMaking Excuses

Making Excuses

This engaging 60-minute A2 lesson helps adults discuss everyday problems and making excuses in real-life situations. Students learn useful expressions, read a short story, practice common excuses in context, and role-play realistic conversations using natural spoken English. It develops speaking confidence while recycling simple past forms.

Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Match the expressions with their meanings.

2

Read the text. Choose the best title.

3

Read again. Answer the questions.

4

Choose the correct expression to complete the sentences.

5

Work with a partner. Discuss each situation.

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