San Diego Comic-Con International
ESL Lesson PlansSan Diego Comic-Con International

San Diego Comic-Con International

This dynamic and engaging ESL lesson introduces A2 students to the exciting world of San Diego Comic-Con International. Designed to build vocabulary and improve speaking and listening skills, the 45-minute session features a quiz, vocabulary matching, a gap-fill activity, and a discussion focused on fan culture and entertainment events. Students will learn key terms like “premiere,” “booths,” and “dress up as,” and use them in real-life contexts. This interactive lesson encourages creativity, cultural awareness, and active participation, making it a fun way for learners to connect English practice with pop culture interests.

Skills

  • Can understand enough to be able to meet needs of a concrete type, provided people articulate clearly and slowly.
  • Can give a simple description or presentation of people, living or working conditions, daily routines. likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of simple phrases and sentences linked into a list.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

How much do you know about San Diego Comic-Con international? Take a quiz to find out.

1
When does San Diego Comic-Con International usually take place?
2
How long does Comic-Con last?
3
What do many people wear at Comic-Con?
4
When did Comic-Con start?
5
What can fans do with their favourite actors at Comic-Con?
6
What is it called when new films are shown for the first time at Comic-Con?
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Why do many people return to Comic-Con every year?
2

Listen to the audio and check your answers.

3

Match the words to the definitions.

4

Fill in the gaps with the missing words.

5

Discuss these questions with your group.