ESL Activities and Printables (A2)

Meditation

Have you found your inner peace? In this lesson, students will discuss meditation and relaxation techniques. This lesson features a video about a morning meditation routine. Students will practice topic-related phrases with the prepositions “up” and “down” and fixed expressions. Students will learn and practice vocabulary and idioms relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of lively discussions and practical worksheets suitable and appealing for both adults and youth.

Social Networks

Don’t forget to build bridges! In this interactive lesson, students delve into the importance of networking and how the right connections can influence their lives. They will watch an interesting film and learn the appropriate vocabulary related to networking. The lesson includes lively discussions and practical worksheets, and is suitable and appealing for both adults and youth.

 

How Creative Are You?

Find your creative spark! In this lesson, students will discuss creativity in their professional and personal lives. This lesson features a video about what “creative” means and how it shapes our world in significant ways. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging speaking activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Vacation Disasters

I’ve gotten myself into a pickle! In this lesson, students will discuss the problems that one might run into while traveling on vacation. Students will give examples of different situations that travelers need to face and share their own experiences. This lesson features a video about a trip to Cuba. Students will learn and practice vocabulary and idioms relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Christmas Traditions and Customs

This is the season to be jolly! In this lesson, students will talk about different traditions and customs from around the world. They will watch a video about Christmas in the 1950s in the US and share their own country's traditions for important events. The lesson will help them learn new words and phrases related to this topic. It includes fun discussions and worksheets, and is made for both adult and teenage students.

Bushcraft

A barrel of laughs! In this lesson, students will discuss the topic of free time activities and their preferred hobbies. The lesson features a video about the various aspects of bushcraft. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

True Love

Who is the apple of your eye? In this lesson, students will discuss different types of love and the various things people might look for in a partner. The lesson features a video about an unusual couple talking about their relationship. Students will learn and practice vocabulary and idioms relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Grocery Shopping

Let’s go grocery shopping! In this lesson, students will learn how to buy groceries at a store and ask for help when looking for items. This lesson includes audio of two people communicating in a store and includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets. Students review and practice vocabulary relating to this topic. Also, students discuss different aspects of grocery shopping and share ideas on buying goods. The lesson activities have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Checking Your Luggage

Have you ever lived out of a suitcase? In this lesson, students will listen to an audio recording of an airline employee assisting a traveler, giving them a feel for real airport conversations. They'll explore different aspects of airports through discussion, learning specific language and phrases used in these settings. Aimed at adults and teens, the lesson combines engaging activities with practical learning to help students navigate the language of air travel. Additionally, students will complete interactive worksheets from the workbook, enhancing their understanding. There's also a review section encompassing vocabulary terms that serves as homework, reinforcing the lesson's key concepts.

Exploring University Majors

Give it the old college try! In this lesson, students will discuss going to college and learn about the necessary skills needed to find a job. This lesson features a video about university degrees that are considered useless. Students will talk about 21st century skills and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.