Amerilingua

First Impression

Theresa - author of the lesson   Theresa I September 08, 2022
Category
General English, Speaking Lessons
Topic
Relationships, People
Media
Video
Level
B1 Intermediate
Grammar
Question Tags
Focus
Grammar, Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
B1-21
Lesson Time
45 minutes
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Students learning about making first impressions when meeting someone new in an ESL lesson.
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Lesson Overview

How can you make a good first impression on your new boss or potential partner? In this lesson, students will learn about making first impressions when meeting someone new. The lesson features a video of two people meeting for the first time and making assumptions about each other’s lives. Students will learn and practice using question tags and relevant vocabulary related to this topic. The lesson is designed to help students engage with the material and improve their conversational skills in real-life situations.

Lesson Objectives






  • Grammar: Students will learn how to use question tags correctly, which will help them make their everyday conversations more fluent and engaging.




  • Listening: They will listen to a dialogue where two individuals meet for the first time and make assumptions, focusing on how question tags are used in natural speech.




  • Speaking: Students will engage in discussions about first impressions and the role of assumptions in forming relationships, utilizing question tags.




  • Vocabulary: Key vocabulary and idioms about first impressions, assumptions, and relationships will be introduced and practiced.




  • Homework: Tasks include filling in blanks with words from a given list, using negative and affirmative question tags in sentences, and choosing the correct question tags in various contexts.







Video

You have only one shot to make a good first impression. When meeting someone new, people assume things because of their environment or because of the way they grew up. This video shows two people on a blind date meeting for the first time and making assumptions.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

don’t judge a book by its cover [idiom]: said to show that you cannot know what someone is like by looking only at that person’s appearance
one shot [noun]: only one chance to do something
blind date [noun]: a social meeting arranged between two people who have never met before
ideal [noun]: a standard of perfection, beauty, or excellence; a principle that sets a high standard for behavior
assumption [noun]: something that you accept as accurate or true without question or proof
pass away [phrasal verb]: to die
sweet tooth [idiom]: a strong liking for sweet foods
topping [noun]: a food substance put on top of other food to give extra flavor or for decoration
mayo [noun]: informal for mayonnaise
Caucasian [adjective]: someone from the race of people who have skin that is of a pale color; a white person
upbringing [noun]: how someone is treated and trained as a child
dead on [adjective]: completely accurate or correct
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