When I Grow Up…
ESL Lesson PlansWhen I Grow Up…

When I Grow Up…

This ESL lesson plan explores future career aspirations through engaging speaking activities for teens. In 45 minutes, students will discuss personal traits, match professions with characteristics, and share their thoughts on unique jobs. Designed for A2-B1 learners, the lesson encourages them to describe their hopes and ambitions while developing practical communication skills in a group setting.

Skills

  • Can describe dreams, hopes, and ambitions.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Read the words and phrases, and discuss their meaning with your teacher.

Pay attention to small details Organized Friendly Creative Curious Patient Calm under stress
2

Look at the list of professions. What characteristics does each professional from the list need? Write 1-3 suitable words/phrases from above next to each profession. Share it with your partners, like in the example.

3

Read the text. What does James want to be when he grows up? Why?

4

Answer the questions.

5

Based on the text, explain what each of these professionals does.

6

Look at this list of unusual jobs and match each job with its description. Which job from the list would you like to try? Why?

7

Discuss these questions with your partner. Be ready to report your partner's answers to the class.

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