This lesson for secondary and adult students at CEFR Level A2 / B1 is based around an interesting and unusual photograph. Students will develop their speaking, listening and critical-thinking skills. 

Buckingham Palace | image supplied by ELTPics

Introduction

This lesson is designed to encourage students to develop their higher-level critical-thinking skills to speak about an image. 

Students look at a photograph then complete a series of activities to make predictions about the story behind the photograph. They create their own listening task based on their predictions, then listen to a recording by the photographer. The photographer explains the story behind the photo. Students then have the opportunity to plan a local route which would provide interesting photographs. 

A student worksheet accompanies this lesson. However, teachers can use a presentation for a no-printing option. A version for higher-level students is available here
 

Topic:

London, famous places, gifts

Learning outcomes:

  • Make predictions about a text using key words
  • Use learner-generated materials as language practice and to create interest in a listening text
  • Listen to a narrative text and identify specific information
  • Some students may give presentations about the landmarks of their home town or region

Age and level:

13-17, Adults (A2 / B1)

Time:

Approximately 45-60 minutes + optional follow-up activity

    Materials:

    The following materials can be downloaded below:

    • Lesson plan
    • Presentation
    • Student worksheet 
    • Image: Escape 3
    • Audio file: Escape 3

    ELTPics photo by @pysproblem81

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