The Power of a Gap Year
ESL Lesson PlansThe Power of a Gap Year

The Power of a Gap Year

This ESL lesson plan on the power of a gap year is designed for group activities targeting adult and teen learners at the A2/B1 level. Over 60 minutes, students will enhance their reading and speaking skills through engaging exercises, including vocabulary discussions, text comprehension, and collaborative debates. By the end of the lesson, participants will confidently articulate their opinions on taking a gap year, supported by reasons and explanations.

Skills

  • Students can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics.
  • Students can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Read and discuss the meaning or meanings of the words with your teacher and classmates.

1. to recharge 2. to gain 3. responsibility 4. a skill 5. a gap year 6. battery 7. low-cost 8. abroad 9. affordable
2

Answer the question.

3

Read the text. When is the best time in one's life to take a gap year and what is important to do before taking it?

4

Choose the correct option according to the text.

5

Find the following information in the text and write it down. Then add two more ideas to each question. Be ready to share them with the class.

6

Match the following collocations from the text.

7

Read the text below. Nick is not sure if he should take a gap year. Help him make a decision. Split into 2 groups: one group should find 5-6 reasons for him to take a gap year, and the other group should find 5-6 reasons for him not to do it. Be ready to share your reasons with the rest of the group.

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