Level: Upper-intermediate / B2 onwards

Time: Approx. 60 min

Main aim(s):

• To introduce students to the basic plot of Persuasion
• To engage students with the text and encourage extensive reading

Subsidiary aim(s):

• To help students to expand their vocabulary
• To provide opportunities to develop the four skills, especially listening and writing
• To give students the opportunity to develop some creative writing
• To introduce/review combinations of verbs and prepositions

Materials:

• Student Worksheet
• Access to the film A Reading from Persuasion at http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/austen
• Dictionaries