This Intermediate Speaking unit from SuperEnglishESL.com explores the daily experiences that teens encounter—from sleepy mornings to household chores—through engaging reading passages, lively conversations, and real-life discussion topics. Designed to build confidence in speaking and critical thinking, these lessons help English Language Learners (ELLs) talk about their own routines and experiences in a meaningful way.
Perfect for online 1:1 lessons, small group classes, or classroom use, this unit empowers teachers with structured, interactive content that promotes conversation and self-expression. Part of the SuperEnglishESL.com curriculum, it’s an ideal ELL teaching resource for making everyday English practical and relatable.
Students dive into the topic of sleep cycles, morning habits, and how routines impact their day.
Lesson Features:
Warm-up: Chat questions about waking up early and favorite morning activities
Reading & Discussion Topics: Circadian rhythms, “early birds vs. night owls,” morning routines, and how sleep affects mood
Vocabulary Focus: sluggish, productive, set the tone, inconsistent, adjust, upbeat
Grammar & Sentence Structures: Descriptive responses using cause-effect (“If I sleep late, I feel tired.”)
Interactive Elements: Dialogues, vocabulary games, rankings, and discussion cards
Real-Life Applications: Building better morning habits and discussing sleep hygiene
Who is this lesson for? Intermediate ESL/ELL teens in online or classroom settings
Downloadable Materials: Lesson preview, vocabulary worksheet, and printable activities
Students explore personal hobbies, the value of free time, and how interests support mental health and skill-building.
Lesson Features:
Warm-up: Questions about after-school routines and free time
Reading & Discussion Topics: Stress relief through hobbies, learning new skills, and social connections
Vocabulary Focus: rewarding, positive, discipline, connect, club, chill out
Grammar & Sentence Structures: Talking about habitual actions with present simple and frequency adverbs
Interactive Elements: Dialogues, role-play, hobby rankings, discussion games
Real-Life Applications: Describing personal hobbies and making new friends through shared interests
Who is this lesson for? Intermediate level teens (B1) in online or in-person lessons
Downloadable Materials: Vocabulary-focused worksheet and student speaking prompts
Teens reflect on the benefits and risks of digital friendships, comparing them to real-life relationships.
Lesson Features:
Warm-up: Preferences for texting, video calls, or in-person communication
Reading & Discussion Topics: Making friends online, trust, FOMO, and emotional connections
Vocabulary Focus: vibe, real deal, open up, lifeline, have your back, evil
Grammar & Sentence Structures: Expressing opinions using modal verbs (“should,” “can”)
Interactive Elements: Scenario-based games, role-plays, vocabulary tasks, friend ranking discussions
Real-Life Applications: Practicing safe online communication and talking about meaningful friendships
Who is this lesson for? ESL teens navigating social media, online communities, or cross-cultural friendships
Downloadable Materials: Student discussion guides and printable vocabulary builder
Students discuss family responsibilities, fairness in sharing tasks, and cultural differences in chores.
Lesson Features:
Warm-up: Daily tasks, robot helpers, and messy vs. clean lifestyles
Reading & Discussion Topics: The purpose of chores, household fairness, global practices
Vocabulary Focus: allowance, bearable, bribe, pitch in, eat up, take over
Grammar & Sentence Structures: Expressing opinions using comparative and conditional structures
Interactive Elements: Dialogues, chore-ranking lists, games, discussion cards
Real-Life Applications: Debating fairness, setting chore rules, and planning household responsibilities
Who is this lesson for? Intermediate English learners in home or school settings
Downloadable Materials: Chore vocabulary worksheet, speaking activities, and dialogue practice
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