| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English as second |
| What age group | College |
| What topic | Visit a house to buy |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
To prepare students for real-world conversations and transactions related to purchasing a house, enhancing their vocabulary and comprehension in English.
Begin the lesson with an engaging group activity that simulates a real estate scenario. This warm-up will help students activate their prior knowledge about housing vocabulary and get them excited about the topic.
Dream Home Visualizations
Ask each student to close their eyes for a moment and imagine their dream home. What does it look like? How big is it? Where is it located? Encourage them to think about important features such as the number of rooms, the style of the house, and unique elements like a garden or a garage.
Sketch and Share
After a minute or two, give students a piece of paper and ask them to quickly sketch their dream home. Once they complete their drawings, arrange students in small groups of three to five. Each student takes turns describing their dream home to the group using English.
Vocabulary Brainstorming
As students share, encourage them to use and note down relevant vocabulary: words like “cozy,” “spacious,” “modern,” “location,” “affordability,” and others related to housing. Consider writing these terms on the board as students mention them.
Wrap-Up Discussion
After the sharing session, bring the class back together and discuss the common features found in their dream homes. Lead into a discussion that segues into the lesson by asking, “What factors do you think are essential when visiting a house to buy?”
Conclude the activity by explaining that in today's lesson, students will learn about the practical aspects of visiting a house for sale, including essential vocabulary, questions to ask, and etiquette to observe during an open house.
By starting the lesson with this interactive activity, students are not only engaged but also connected to the topic emotionally, making the lesson more meaningful and memorable.