This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at CEFR level A1 explores the theme of shops and shopping habits. Students will have an opportunity to develop all four skills.  

Packets of sweets, chocolate and drinks
Author
Sarah Burn

Introduction

In this lesson, students practise language related to shops and shopping. They begin by reviewing vocabulary related to items that you can buy at a supermarket, then they practise speaking with a survey about shopping habits. They listen to a short text describing a favourite shop, then use a model to write about where they like to shop. Finally, students read a longer text about shopping habits. In the lesson, students develop all 4 skills, and they practise using the present simple tense and simple adjectives to describe things. 

A student worksheet accompanies this lesson. However, teachers can use a presentation for a no-printing option. 

Learning outcomes

  • Ask and talk about shopping habits
  • Understand details of short spoken and written texts describing shopping habits
  • Give opinions about shops
  • Write a short text describing a shop

Age and level

13-17, Adults (A1)

Time

50+ minutes

Materials

Materials are available to download below. 

  • Lesson plan
  • Presentation
  • Student worksheet

In addition, scissors may be needed for one task (optional). 

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Comments

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/09/2022 - 20:05

Hi Ouma, 

The resource and audio file on the LearnEnglish website has been removed permanently. We have changed the lesson plan to reflect this. There is still a listening focus in the plan, but this is now given as a 'live listening' exercise. I hope you and your students enjoy the new plan about shopping habits! 

Anne 

TeachingEnglish

Submitted by Paul Braddock on Wed, 10/07/2015 - 11:10

Hi Susan Unfortunately, the resource and audio file on the LearnEnglish website has been removed. We have changed the lesson plan to reflect this. There is still a listening focus in the plan, but this is now given as a 'live listening' exercise. I hope you find the updated plan suitable for your needs. Best wishes Paul

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