Free B1 (Intermediate) ESL lesson plan — 45 minutes of speaking activities, conversation questions and Present Perfect Continuous grammar practice for online English classes. Student can discuss ongoing environmental and community changes and describe their positive impact using Present Perfect Continuous.

B1⏱ 45 min

Small Changes That Are Making the World Better

🎯 Goal: Student can discuss ongoing environmental and community changes and describe their positive impact using Present Perfect Continuous.

📐 Present Perfect Continuous 

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#sustainability#community#positive change

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Small Changes That Are Making the World Better

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Hi! Today we're talking about small changes that are making the world a little bit better. Let's start with your own experience.

“What is one small thing you have been doing lately to help the environment?”

“In your opinion, can small daily actions really make a big difference?”

“If you could start one project in your neighbourhood, what would it be?”

“Would you prefer to volunteer your time or donate money to help a good cause?”

“What positive change have you noticed in your town over the past few years?”

Fresh topic questions — none repeat until you have seen them all

🎲 Speaking Activity 1

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Problem Solving

Read the problem with me and let's find a good solution together. Use the vocabulary and Present Perfect Continuous.

8 minutes

🗣️ “One idea could be...”

🧩 PROBLEM TO CRACK #1

Your apartment building produces a lot of rubbish and nobody recycles. Residents have been complaining, but nothing has changed. How can you start a recycling habit for everyone?

Solve it together — talk through every option.

🎲 Speaking Activity 2

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Story Builder (3 Words)

Use the three words to tell me a short story. Try to include the Present Perfect Continuous.

7 minutes

🗣️ “Let me tell you what has been happening...”

YOUR 3 STORY WORDS

volunteer

recycle

impact

Tell a short story that uses all three words.

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Small Changes That Are Making the World Better

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