This lesson introduces the topic of driving and ties in with the problem of traffic congestion in city centres.

There are opportunities for students to talk about driving and compare the differences between the UK and their country in the process of learning to drive.

A reading text provides information about the congestion charge scheme in place in central London and students have an opportunity to partake in a role play debate considering the option of banning cars from the centre of London.


Topic: Driving and attitudes towards cars in city centres.

Aims:
• To review and learn vocabulary related to cars and driving
• To practise speaking and giving opinions
• To develop reading skills
• To practise giving directions

Cross curricular links: Social science, environmental studies.

Age group: 14 - adult


Level: B1 +


Time: 60 minutes


Materials: Driving student worksheet

 

Copyright – Please read

All the materials on these pages are free and available for you to download and copy for educational use only. You may not redistribute, sell or place these materials on any other web site without written permission from the BBC and British Council. If you have any questions about the use of these materials, please e-mail teachingenglish@britishcouncil.org


 

Downloads
Language Level

Comments

Submitted by LindsL on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 11:03

Hi

Just wanted to point out a couple of errors on the student handout.

Do you think there are two many cars where you live? • Does everything have the right to own a car?

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 14:06

In reply to by LindsL

Hello LindsL

Thanks for pointing those out - the worksheet has now been updated!

All the best,

Cath
TE Team

Research and insight

Browse fascinating case studies, research papers, publications and books by researchers and ELT experts from around the world.

See our publications, research and insight