A complete 120-minute Thanksgiving ESL lesson for teenage and adult learners at B1 level: reading, listening, speaking, mediation and writing, all built around one story. Low prep, ready to teach. The story: a group of friends plan a Friendsgiving dinner with one small oven and $25. Included Student workbook (PDF) Teacher guide with a stage-by-stage plan and full answer key (PDF) Editable slides (PPTX) Listening script: you read it aloud, no audio needed Cut-out cards for the speaking task Model texts and writing support By the end of the lesson students can pronounce the two th sounds use much / many / a few / a little / enough / too much agree on a menu with others write a thank-you email Good to know 120 minutes, easy to split over two sessions Teens and adults, general English and exam preparation All people, places and figures are fictional Licence for one teacher: use it in your own classes and print as many copies as your students need. Please don’t share or resell the files.

A complete 120-minute Thanksgiving ESL lesson for teenage and adult learners at B2 level: reading, listening, speaking, mediation and writing, all built around one story. Low prep, ready to teach. The story: “Getting Used to Pumpkin Pie”: a newcomer to the US experiences their first Thanksgiving. Included Student workbook (PDF) Teacher guide with a stage-by-stage plan and full answer key (PDF) Editable slides (PPTX) Listening script: you read it aloud, no audio needed Cut-out cards for the speaking task Model texts and writing support By the end of the lesson students can pronounce used to naturally use used to / would / be used to / get used to compare options and reach a decision write an email of advice Good to know 120 minutes, easy to split over two sessions Teens and adults, general English and exam preparation All people, places and figures are fictional Licence for one teacher: use it in your own classes and print as many copies as your students need. Please don’t share or resell the files.

A complete 120-minute Christmas ESL lesson for teenage and adult learners at B2+ level: reading, listening, speaking, mediation and writing, all built around one story. Low prep, ready to teach. The story: “Traditions with Room for Choice”: a small town’s events committee plans a Christmas community evening for residents of all backgrounds, with sixty opinions, a short survey and €150. Included Student workbook (PDF) Teacher guide with a stage-by-stage plan and full answer key (PDF) Editable slides (PPTX) Listening script: you read it aloud, no audio needed Cut-out cards for the speaking task Model texts and writing support By the end of the lesson students can tell the difference between the largest group and a majority negotiate a plan that meets several conditions explain a notice to a visitor, adapting it to their needs write a balanced article using concession and contrast Good to know 120 minutes, easy to split over two sessions Teens and adults, general English and exam preparation Inclusive: written for classes of all backgrounds All people, places and figures are fictional Licence for one teacher: use it in your own classes and print as many copies as your students need. Please don’t share or resell the files.

A complete 120-minute Thanksgiving ESL lesson for teenage and adult learners at B2+ level: reading, listening, speaking, mediation and writing, all built around one story. Low prep, ready to teach. The story: “Gratitude or Great Deals?”: a town debates whether its mall should open on Thanksgiving Day. Included Student workbook (PDF) Teacher guide with a stage-by-stage plan and full answer key (PDF) Editable slides (PPTX) Listening script: you read it aloud, no audio needed Cut-out cards for the speaking task Model texts and writing support By the end of the lesson students can describe survey data use reporting verbs (deny, urge, accuse…) negotiate a compromise write a short report with a recommendation Good to know 120 minutes, easy to split over two sessions Teens and adults, general English and exam preparation All people, places and figures are fictional Licence for one teacher: use it in your own classes and print as many copies as your students need. Please don’t share or resell the files.

A complete 120-minute Christmas ESL lesson for teenage and adult learners at B1 level: reading, listening, speaking, mediation and writing, all built around one story. Low prep, ready to teach. The story: an evening English class plans a Christmas afternoon with an optional Secret Friend (Secret Santa) and a €15 limit. How do you choose the perfect gift? Included Student workbook (PDF) Teacher guide with a stage-by-stage plan and full answer key (PDF) Editable slides (PPTX) Listening script: you read it aloud, no audio needed Cut-out cards for the speaking task Model texts and writing support By the end of the lesson students can pronounce words with silent letters explain rules with have to, don’t have to, mustn’t and can agree on a gift that fits someone’s interests write an email to invite a friend Good to know 120 minutes, easy to split over two sessions Teens and adults, general English and exam preparation Inclusive: nobody has to bring a present All people, places and figures are fictional Licence for one teacher: use it in your own classes and print as many copies as your students need. Please don’t share or resell the files.

A complete 120-minute Christmas ESL lesson for teenage and adult learners at B2 level: reading, listening, speaking, mediation and writing, all built around one story. Low prep, ready to teach. The story: “Christmas on a Sensible Budget”: an evening English class plans its Christmas party with only €60, two volunteers and a room until 7.30. Which option really works? Included Student workbook (PDF) Teacher guide with a stage-by-stage plan and full answer key (PDF) Editable slides (PPTX) Listening script: you read it aloud, no audio needed Cut-out cards for the speaking task Model texts and writing support By the end of the lesson students can stress noun/verb pairs correctly (an INcrease / to inCREASE) compare and evaluate options with precise language (far cheaper, nowhere near as big, the longer… the less…) justify a choice that meets several conditions explain a notice to a classmate, including what it doesn’t say write a recommendation email Good to know 120 minutes, easy to split over two sessions Teens and adults, general English and exam preparation All people, places and figures are fictional Licence for one teacher: use it in your own classes and print as many copies as your students need. Please don’t share or resell the files.