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Which subject | English as second language |
What topic | |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Doesn't matter |
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 |
Introduction to Basic Conversational English
All grade levels (appropriate for beginners)
English as a Second Language
30 minutes
20 students
The lesson aligns with standards for speaking and listening skills in English as a second language, promoting effective communication and foundational language skills.
Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
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1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce the lesson topic and objectives. Engage students with a short icebreaker relevant to greetings. |
2 | Vocabulary Introduction | 10 | Present key vocabulary through flashcards. Introduce phrases such as "Hello, my name is…" and "I am from…". |
3 | Listening Practice | 5 | Play audio recordings of conversations that use the vocabulary. Students listen and fill in gaps on a handout. |
4 | Pair Practice | 5 | Students pair up and practice greeting each other using vocabulary from the lesson. Encourage them to ask questions about age and nationality. |
5 | Group Sharing | 3 | Have a few pairs share their introductions with the class. Teacher monitors and provides feedback on pronunciation and usage. |
6 | Summary and Homework | 2 | Recap the vocabulary learned. Assign homework: students write a short paragraph introducing themselves using the vocabulary from class. |
Remind students to complete their homework and encourage them to practice their introductions at home. Provide brief feedback and clarification of any questions before the end of the lesson.