Classroom English

Here is a lesson plan for teaching classroom English to a group of intermediate-level English learners for a 120-minute class:

Title: “Communicating Effectively in the English Language Classroom”

Objectives:

• By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
  • Use English to communicate effectively in the classroom
  • Understand and use common phrases and expressions for participating in class
  • Understand and use key vocabulary related to classroom communication
  • Use proper English grammar when speaking in class
  • Understand the importance of effective communication in the classroom

Materials:

• Handouts with key vocabulary and phrases
• Grammar worksheets
• Video or audio clips of native English speakers using classroom language

Warm-up:

• Begin the lesson by reviewing basic greeting phrases and expressions, such as “Good morning/afternoon/evening,” “How are you?”, and “Nice to meet you.”
• Have students practice using these phrases with their classmates.

Key Vocabulary:

• Introduce key vocabulary related to classroom communication, such as “raise your hand,” “listen,” “par-ti-ci-pate,” “ask a question,” “give an opinion,” “take notes,” and “pay attention.”
• Have students work in pairs to create a conversation using as many of these vocabulary words as possible.

Grammar:

• Review the proper use of verb tenses when speaking in the present, past, and future.
• Have students complete a grammar worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences using the correct verb tense.

Communication Skills:

• Show a video or play an audio clip of a native English speaker using classroom language.
• Have students listen for the key vocabulary and phrases that were introduced earlier.
• Discuss the importance of effective communication in the classroom, including the importance of speaking clearly and listening carefully to classmates and the teacher.

Practice:

• Have students work in small groups to have a conversation about a topic related to the lesson.
• Encourage them to use the key vocabulary and phrases, as well as proper verb tenses, when participating in the conversation.

Conclusion:

• Review the key takeaways from the lesson, including the importance of effective communication in the classroom and the proper use of English grammar and vocabulary when participating in class.
• Have students complete a Cornell Note-Taking summary of the key points.

External Links:

• For additional practice with classroom English, you can use the following resources:
  • British Council: “Classroom English” lesson plan: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/
  • “Classroom Language” lesson plan from LearnEnglish Kids: https://www.learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/
  • “English for the Classroom” lesson plan from ESL Lounge:
  • http://www.esl-lounge.com/

I hope this lesson plan helps! Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance.