Tidy Desk, Tidy Mind

Do you have a squeaky-clean workspace? In this ESL lesson, students will learn about the positive outcomes that result from having a clean desk and why it is important. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets describing the different things you should and should not have on your desk. Students learn vocabulary and common idioms relating to this topic. The lesson activities have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

• To discuss the importance of having a clean desk


• To practice vocabulary and idioms relating to this topic


• To develop speaking skills