In the lesson, learners watch the beginning of a short video entitled General Election Explained, which can be used to spark debate and provide background knowledge. They will consider why it is important to vote and take part in a role play in which political candidates try to persuade people to use their vote.
Topic
General elections
Aims
- To give learners an insight into how UK general elections work
- To develop learners' knowledge of political lexis and give them the opportunity to use it
- To develop learners' awareness of the use of the first conditional and to allow them to practise this in a semi-structured speaking activity.
Age
Teenagers and adults
Level
CEFR level B1
Time
80 minutes
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