Lesson Title: Building ESL Speaking Skills: Everyday Conversations

Teacher: Mr. Mohamed Enbaya

Date: 12/27/2023
Lesson Duration: 2 hours

Objective:

 To improve English language learners' speaking and conversational skills.

 To enhance vocabulary related to daily activities and routines.
 To promote confidence and fluency in spoken English.

Materials:

 Whiteboard/markers or flip chart/pens

 Handouts with conversation prompts
 Timer/stopwatch

Introduction (15 minutes):

Warm-up Activity: "Two Truths and a Lie"

Begin with a fun icebreaker to create a positive atmosphere. Each student shares two true
statements and one false statement about themselves. The class guesses which statement is
the lie.

Review Vocabulary (10 minutes):

Quickly review vocabulary related to daily activities, routines, and common topics.
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Main Activities (75 minutes):

 Pair Conversations: Daily Routines (20 minutes)

Provide a list of daily routine activities. (Wake up, Brush teeth, have breakfast, wake up, go to
school/work, eat lunch, take a break, exercise, clean, cook and wash dishes)
Students pair up and take turns discussing their daily routines, using the provided vocabulary.
Encourage the use of time expressions (e.g., in the morning, after school).

 Role-play: At the Restaurant (20 minutes)

Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a scenario at a restaurant.
Students take on different roles (customer, waiter/waitress) and engage in a role-play
conversation. Emphasize politeness and using appropriate phrases
 Group Discussion: Hobbies and Interests (15 minutes)
Ask each student to share their hobbies and interests with the class briefly.
Break the class into small groups to discuss common interests.
Encourage the use of expressions like "I enjoy," "I'm interested in," and "I prefer."

"I enjoy"

Explanation: This phrase is used when you like doing something or when something makes you happy.
Example: "I enjoy reading books in my free time."

"I'm interested in"

Explanation: This phrase is used to talk about things that catch your attention or that you find
fascinating.
Example: "I'm interested in learning about different cultures."

"I prefer"

Explanation: This phrase is used when you have a choice between two or more things, and you like one
of them more than the others.
Example: "I prefer watching movies at home rather than going to the cinema."

 Vocabulary Expansion Game: Word Association (20 minutes)

Start with a common word related to daily life. (Sunny, cold, friends, computer, phone, job, family, food,
education, happiness)
Have students take turns saying a word associated with the previous one.
Encourage them to explain their choices to the class.
Closing Activity (20 minutes):

 Group Storytelling (15 minutes)

Divide the class into small groups.

Each group creates a short story, with each student contributing a sentence or two.
Encourage the use of varied vocabulary and creativity.

Reflection and Feedback (5 minutes)

Have a brief class discussion on what went well and what could be improved.
Provide positive feedback and highlight areas for improvement.

Homework Assignment:

Ask students to write a short paragraph about their favorite part of the class or something new they
learned during the lesson.