| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English as second |
| What topic | Transpport getting to and from work |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Adult courses |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Transport: Getting to and from Work
Adult learners
English as a Second Language (ESL)
30 minutes
20 students
The lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for English, focusing on communication, vocabulary development, and engaging in discussions on relevant topics.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction & Warm-up | 5 minutes | Greet students and introduce the topic. Brief warm-up discussion about their commuting experiences. |
| 2 | Checking Homework | 5 minutes | Distribute homework answers to the class; review in pairs without presentations to the class. |
| 3 | Vocabulary Introduction | 5 minutes | Introduce key vocabulary related to transport. Write words on the whiteboard and explain meanings. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 10 minutes | Divide students into small groups. Provide worksheets with scenarios about commuting choices. |
| 5 | Transport Card Activity | 5 minutes | Hand out printable transport cards for students to fill out based on their preferences and experiences. |
| 6 | Collecting Cards & Feedback | 5 minutes | Randomly check or collect the completed transport cards to provide feedback and discuss answers. |
"Good morning, everyone! I'm glad to see you all today. Before we jump into our lesson, I want to take a few moments to talk about the topic we'll be focusing on: Transport and specifically, how we get to and from work.
To warm up, I’d like to hear from you about your commuting experiences.
Feel free to share any interesting or funny stories as well!"
"Now that we’ve warmed up, let’s move on to checking the homework you did. I will distribute your homework answers, and I want you to review them in pairs.
You have five minutes, and then we’ll regroup."
"Alright, let’s gather back together. Now we’re going to focus on some key vocabulary related to transportation.
On the whiteboard, I’ll write down some important words.
As I write these words down, I want to explain their meanings and how we use them in sentences.
For example:
Make sure to take notes as we go along since these words will be useful for our next activity!"
"Next, we'll move on to a group activity. I’d like to divide you into small groups of four.
Each group will receive a worksheet with various scenarios about commuting choices.
You have ten minutes to complete this activity. I will walk around and check in on your discussions."
"Great job working through those scenarios! Now let's take a moment to focus on something personal.
I’m going to hand out transport cards for each of you. On these cards, I want you to fill out information about your preferred method of getting to work.
You have five minutes to complete your transport cards."
"Now that you've finished filling out your transport cards, please pass them to the front. I will collect them randomly, and I’ll take a look at a few to give you some feedback.
After I collect them, we’ll have a brief discussion about what you wrote.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. This feedback will be valuable for today’s discussion and will help us understand more about transportation methods."
Describe your typical commuting experience. How do you usually get to work?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of driving to work compared to taking public transport?
Write a short paragraph using each of the following vocabulary words in sentences: bus, train, car, bicycle, subway.
Discuss one challenge you often face during your commute. How do you usually handle it?
Reflect on a funny or interesting commuting story. What happened, and how did it make your commute memorable?
In your opinion, which transportation method is the most environmentally friendly? Explain your reasoning.
Create a list of three pros and three cons for using a bicycle as a method of getting to work.
Based on your preferences, what is your ideal transportation method? Write a few sentences explaining why you prefer this method.
If you could design your perfect commute, what would it look like? Consider factors like time, comfort, and cost.
How does your mode of transport impact your daily routine and overall well-being? Reflect on any positives or negatives.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do you usually get to work? | |
| Do you prefer driving, taking public transport, or walking? | |
| What challenges do you face during your commute? | |
| What are some interesting or funny stories from your commuting experience? | |
| List at least three different modes of transport you use. | |
| Share an example of a time when public transport was more efficient than driving. | |
| What are the pros and cons of using a bicycle for commuting? | |
| How does the availability of transport options impact your choice? | |
| What common themes did you notice in the transport cards? | |
| Did anyone's transport choice surprise you? Why? |