ESL Lesson Plans

The Most Complicated Word

Category
General English
Topic
Education, Language Learning
Media
Video
Level
B1 Intermediate
Grammar
Prefixes
Focus
Grammar, Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
B1-26
Lesson Time
45 minutes
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The Most Complicated Word | ESL Lesson Plan

Lesson Description

Do you know all of the ins and outs of the English language? In this ESL lesson, students will discuss language learning. This lesson features a video of a Finnish comedian who talks about American English and how “ass” is the most challenging and complicated English word. Students will learn and practice prefixes and vocabulary relating to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives


  • To discuss the topic of language learning

  • To learn and practice the use of prefixes

  • To develop speaking and listening skills

  • To practice vocabulary relating to the topic


Video

“That is a blue-ass shirt.” “Those are badass.” “Move your ass!” Did you know all of these phrases mean something different? Watch this video of a Finnish comedian talking about American English and how “ass” is the most challenging and complicated English word.

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Vocabulary and Pronunciation SHOW

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