Free B1 (Intermediate) ESL lesson plan — 45 minutes of speaking activities, conversation questions and Present Perfect (ever/never/just/already/yet) grammar practice for online English classes. Student can discuss school experiences and traditions using Present Perfect with ever/never/just/already/yet.

School Traditions Around the World: Comparing Educational Systems

B1⏱ 45 min

School Traditions Around the World: Comparing Educational Systems

🎯 Goal: Student can discuss school experiences and traditions using Present Perfect with ever/never/just/already/yet

📐 Present Perfect (ever/never/just/already/yet)

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#education#culture#traditions

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School Traditions Around the World: Comparing Educational Systems

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Hi! Today we're talking about schools around the world. Let's start with your own experience.

“What do you love most about your school, and what would you change if you could?”

“Do you think some subjects should be compulsory, or should students choose everything themselves?”

“Have you ever seen a school ceremony that you really enjoyed?”

“If you could enroll in any school in the world, which one would you pick and why?”

“Would you rather have a long summer break or shorter breaks between each semester?”

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🎲 Speaking Activity 1

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Hot Seat

Stay in character and try to convince your teacher. Use the useful phrases to help you.

8 minutes

🗣️ “Let me explain why...”

🔥YOU ARE IN THE HOT SEAT

You are a student. You want a scholarship, so convince the head teacher you deserve it.

Stay in character. Convince your teacher!

🎲 Speaking Activity 2

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Ranking Activity

Put the options in order and explain your choices. Defend your first and last picks.

7 minutes

🗣️ “For me, the most important is...”

Rank from most to least important in a good school:

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