If you want something done right, do it yourself. In this ESL lesson, students will learn and practice useful vocabulary for DIY projects, home repairs, and crafting. They will look at pictures of common tools and activities to help them understand new words in context. Students will take part in fun activities and discussions, using the new vocabulary in real-life situations. They will practice giving instructions, describing projects, and sharing their own experiences. This lesson will help them improve their speaking and comprehension skills in a fun and practical way. This lesson is perfect for upper-intermediate and advanced students who want to feel more confident using English in everyday conversations and talking about their own unique projects.

Lesson Objectives

Speaking: Students will have plenty of opportunities to talk about their DIY experiences, whether it’s fixing something around the house, building furniture, or trying out creative projects. They’ll share their thoughts on DIY, whether they enjoy working with their hands, what projects they’ve done before, and what they’d love to try in the future. These discussions will help them feel more comfortable using new vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in a natural way.

Grammar: This lesson focuses on the Present Perfect Tense, helping students talk about past experiences without mentioning specific times. They’ll go over when and how to use it, complete gap-fill exercises, and practice forming their own sentences. Through conversation, they’ll also get to ask and answer questions like “Have you ever built something from scratch?” or “Have you ever fixed something instead of buying a new one?” - making the grammar feel useful and relevant.

Vocabulary: Students will learn and practice useful DIY-related words like "assemble, fix, hammer, and get your hands dirty." They’ll match words to pictures of tools and materials, describe home improvement tasks, and talk about how to use different tools. By engaging in real conversations, they’ll get comfortable using these terms in a practical way.

Homework: To build on what they’ve learned, students will complete a few fun exercises. They’ll match vocabulary words to images, answer questions about DIY projects, and choose between different tasks—explaining which one they’d prefer and why. They’ll also continue working with the Present Perfect Tense, using it to describe their own experiences with home repairs and creative projects.