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ESL Lesson Plan: Olympic Sports

Olympic Sports

Unit Overview

Level 3 is tailored for learners who are ready to advance from basic to intermediate English skills, corresponding to the A2-low B1 level. 

At this level, students will refine their grammar, expand their vocabulary, and enhance their ability to communicate in more detailed and varied situations. Lessons focus on practical language use, with topics…

Level 3 is tailored for learners who are ready to advance from basic to intermediate English skills, corresponding to the A2-low B1 level. 

At this level, students will refine their grammar, expand their vocabulary, and enhance their ability to communicate in more detailed and varied situations. Lessons focus on practical language use, with topics covering everyday life, work, and social interactions. 

Through discussions, listening exercises, and role-plays, learners will improve their fluency and comprehension. Each unit in Level 3 includes three lesson plans, with each session lasting between 45 minutes to 1 hour, providing ample time to practice and apply new skills.

The first lesson in this ESL Kids Olympics unit explores many different aspects of the event; including a video, speaking, reading, vocabulary exercises and more!

Activity Layout

  1. Warm up game. 
  2. Olympics: Verbs. 
  3. Pre-reading vocabulary. 
  4. Reading: What Is the Olympics? 
  5. True or false?
  6. Discussion. 
  7. Debate, 
  8. Picture round. 
  9. Games.
  10. Recap.

The second lesson in this ESL Kids Olympics unit explores many different aspects of the event; including a video, speaking, reading, vocabulary exercises and more!

Activity Layout

  1. Warm up game. 
  2. Olympics: Verbs. 
  3. Pre-reading vocabulary. 
  4. Reading: The History of the Olympics. 
  5. Reading: Activities.
  6. True or false?
  7. Discussion. 
  8. Picture round. 
  9. Games.

The third lesson in this ESL Kids Olympics unit explores many different aspects of the event; including a video, speaking, reading, vocabulary exercises and more!

Activity Layout

  1. Warm up.
  2. Olympic Sports: Recap. 
  3. Vocabulary exercises
  4. Pre-reading vocabulary. 
  5. Reading: Pros and Cons of Hosting the Olympics. 
  6. True or false?
  7. Discussion. 
  8. Picture round. 
  9. Games. 
  10. Recap.

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