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ESL Lesson Plan: Can We Prevent Traffic?

Can We Prevent Traffic?

Lesson Overview

In this B2 ESL lesson plan on traffic, students explore strategies to mitigate traffic congestion. Through engaging activities and discussions, learners analyse the causes of traffic jams and brainstorm effective solutions. By examining real-world scenarios and employing critical thinking skills, students cultivate awareness and propose innovative…

In this B2 ESL lesson plan on traffic, students explore strategies to mitigate traffic congestion. Through engaging activities and discussions, learners analyse the causes of traffic jams and brainstorm effective solutions. By examining real-world scenarios and employing critical thinking skills, students cultivate awareness and propose innovative approaches to alleviate congestion.

This ESL lesson plan on traffic is perfect for your B2+ students, it will resonate with all learners as the vast majority experience traffic related issues on a daily basis. 

An informative video by The Wall Street Journal provides a comprehensive explanation of New York City’s plan to introduce congestion tolls in the near future. In this ESL class, your students will take part in many exercises and scenarios, allowing them to foster a deep understanding of the topic.

This ESL lesson plan on traffic and congestion, follows a structured format that provides students with the necessary support to progress and fully engage in the class.

Activity Layout

  1. Warm up.
  2. Key words. 
  3. Video: Analysis. 
  4. Video quotes. 
  5. Discussion. 
  6. The Pros and Cons.
  7. Debate. 

Homework

  1. Article: Congestion charges explained. 
  2. Article: Vocab.
  3. Article: Writing task.  

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