Study Strategies: Solo vs. Group Learning
ESL Lesson PlansStudy Strategies: Solo vs. Group Learning

Study Strategies: Solo vs. Group Learning

This ESL lesson plan explores the pros and cons of studying alone versus in a group for B1 teens and adults in a 60-minute session. Students will discuss effective study methods, watch a video to enhance listening comprehension, and engage in vocabulary exercises. This lesson encourages critical thinking on individual and group study preferences, focusing on listening and speaking skills through dynamic debates and discussions.

Skills

  • Can understand the main points made in clear standard language or a familiar variety on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc., including short narratives.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Discuss the following questions in pairs.

1
Do you prefer studying by yourself or with a group? Why?
2
What type of study materials do you think are best for individual versus group study sessions?
2

Watch the first part of a video about studying in groups. Mark the following sentences as True or False.

3

Watch the video again and fill in the gaps.

4

Match these words to their definitions.

5

Watch the second part of the video and fill in the blanks.

6

Which study strategy is best? Let's have a debate!

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