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Environment Unit: ESL Lesson for Adults

From personal habits to big policy: adults can argue this topic in depth, so give them the language for it.

Age
Ages 18+
Level
A2–B2
Skill
Vocabulary · Speaking
Time
45 min
Format
Teacher guide
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What's in the pack

6 free resources from the site, ready for the board or the printer.

A 45-minute lesson

One way to run the pack as a full lesson. Swap any step for your coursebook's own activity.

  1. 5min

    1. Warm-up

    Nature words: learners pick one place they love and say what threatens it.

    Nature: words and pictures →
  2. 10min

    2. Present

    Will for predictions on the board; pairs write three predictions for their city in 2050 (one optimistic).

  3. 15min

    3. Speak

    The B1 environment questions in groups made with the group maker.

    Discussion questions: Environment →
  4. 10min

    4. Practise

    Two city questions, then each group writes advice with should for three levels: people, companies, the city council.

    Discussion questions: Cities and Housing →
  5. 5min

    5. Wrap-up

    Each learner names one change they're realistically going to make.

Total: 45 minutes

Three extra practice tasks

Written for this theme, no printing needed. Use them as fillers, homework ideas or a second lesson.

  1. 1. Carbon footprint chat

    Learners compare transport, food and shopping habits and decide who has the smallest footprint.

    Model languageI cycle to work, but I fly a lot for holidays.

  2. 2. City council meeting

    Roles: mayor, shop owner, cyclist, driver, parent. They debate a plan to close the city centre to cars.

    Model languageAs a shop owner, I'm worried that fewer customers will come.

  3. 3. Green swaps

    Pairs list five everyday products and suggest a greener alternative for each, with the cost.

    Model languageInstead of plastic wrap, we could use beeswax wraps. They cost more but last a year.