ESL Lesson Plan Let's Cook!

Level: A1
Time: 90 min
Media: Video + Article

Lesson Overview

In this A1 ESL lesson plan on cooking, students will learn basic vocabulary for kitchen equipment, food, and simple cooking actions. They will also practice describing how food tastes, looks, and feels.

Through listening, speaking, reading, and interactive activities, learners will practice talking about daily cooking routines, expressing…

Through listening, speaking, reading, and interactive activities, learners will practice talking about daily cooking routines, expressing preferences, and discussing favorite meals.

This lesson includes games, matching exercises, discussion questions, and hands-on activities designed to build confidence in using everyday English in real-life cooking and food situations.

This A1 ESL lesson plan on cooking is carefully structured to support students step by step, helping them enjoy learning while making noticeable progress in practical English skills.

Activity Layout

Warm up: Pictures.
Cooking: Verbs.
Food: Adjectives.
Audio: Comprehension.
Reading and Comprehension.
Discussion.
Agree / Disagree.
Game: This or that?

Homework

There is a detailed homework task so students can continue learning in their free time. Here, the students are given a reading and analysis task in which they can practise; writing, reading and expanding their English level.

New Words: Recap
Article: Jack’s Cooking Diary.

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