Free B1 (Intermediate) ESL lesson plan — 45 minutes of speaking activities, conversation questions and Present Perfect: Getting to know someone grammar practice for online English classes. Student can describe friendship experiences using Present Perfect when meeting new people.
B1⏱ 45 min
Making New Friends
🎯 Goal: Student can describe friendship experiences using Present Perfect when meeting new people
📐 Present Perfect: Getting to know someone
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#friendship#socializing#relationships
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🎲 Speaking Activity 1
🖼️6 minutes
Picture Discussion
Look at the picture and answer the questions. Say what you see and imagine.
🗣️ “In this picture I can see...”
QUESTION 1 / 5
Where are these people, and how do you think they met?
🎲 Speaking Activity 2
🎯8 minutes
Decision-Making Task
Read each situation and decide together. Agree on ONE option and explain why.
🗣️ “I think the best choice is... because...”
🎯 DECISION TIME #1
You are new at work. Do you (a) approach a friendly, outgoing colleague first, or (b) wait quietly until someone starts a conversation with you?
Weigh the options out loud, then commit to ONE.
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