Free A1 (Beginner) ESL lesson plan — 45 minutes of speaking activities, conversation questions and Present Simple for describing routines and activities grammar practice for online English classes. Student can describe their favourite holiday using simple present tense.

A1⏱ 45 min

My Favourite Holiday

🎯 Goal: Student can describe their favourite holiday using simple present tense

📐 Present Simple for describing routines and activities
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#holidays#activities#preferences
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My Favourite Holiday
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Hi! Let's talk about holidays. I love the sun and the sea!

“Do you like the beach?”
“What food do you eat on holiday?”
“Do you like hot or cold days?”
“Where do you want to visit?”
“Can you swim in the sea?”
Fresh topic questions — none repeat until you have seen them all
🎲 Speaking Activity 1
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Would You Rather
Choose A or B. Say why with our words.
6 minutes
🗣️ “I would rather ... because ...”
Would you rather swim or lie on the beach?
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🎲 Speaking Activity 2
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Hot Seat
Take the role. Stay in character and talk to me.
8 minutes
🗣️ “Hello, I can help you.”
🔥YOU ARE IN THE HOT SEAT
You are a hotel worker. A guest wants a room near the beach.
Stay in character. Convince your teacher!
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