Lesson Overview

This awesome ESL asking for directions lesson plan starts with a fun warm up game and discussion. Then, students move on to vocabulary and learn about the different places in a city / town for example church, supermarket, bus stop, theatre etc. Later, students learn about direction by completing an informative image. 

Next, students learn some common phrases and questions when asking for and giving directions. This is followed by a dialogue and questions where students can see these expressions in a conversation. Thereafter, students need to start using their newly acquired language to give and follow directions with a city map. There is also an excellent listening activity.

This is a great lesson plan to use with beginner students as there are many activities for them to practice their language skills. We are certain that you and your students will find this ESL direction lesson useful!

Activity layout:

1. Warm up. 
2. Vocabulary. 
3. New words exercise. 
4. Giving directions phrases. 
5. Dialogue.
6. More dialogues. 
7. Listening activity. 
8. Map practice. 

Homework

This ESL direction lesson plan also includes two homework exercises. Students use another city map to follow and give directions. Then, they practice their writing skills with a paragraph giving directions in their own cities.

Activity layout:

1. More map practice. 
2. Write directions.