Secondary lesson plans - Intermediate B1

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at lower intermediate level explores the theme of ‘The Emperor's new clothes' by Hans Christian Andersen. Students will develop their vocabulary and practise their reading and writing skills. 

Use this lesson with secondary and adult learners at CEFR B1 / B2 level to discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis and how people can save money. 

'Staycation' is a word that has come into use in recent years. It's a combination of Stay and Vacation and it has been used a lot in the media in the UK over the past summers to describe the trend of British residents to stay closer to home, rather than holiday abroad.

This lesson focuses on innovation and new technologies, looking at past innovations and thinking about future ones.

This lesson consists of a main text describing a 'gap year' and why people might take one.

This lesson is about news and the media and gives learners opportunities to express their own opinions.

This lesson is based on British animation and some tasks require visual aids so it does require a little more preparation on your part than the other Essential UK lessons.

Use this lesson to introduce adult or secondary learners of CEFR Level B1 and B2 to Wales. 

Use this lesson with secondary or adult students of CEFR Level B2 to raise awareness and discussion around the theme of ethical shopping.