Lesson Overview

In this excellent ESL lesson plan on education, students are encouraged to have detailed and fun discussions about education. Students will watch an interesting video where they will discover new vocabulary and be asked to think critically about the purpose of education and its effects on society. 

 The lesson presents a thought-provoking video which students dissect by completing various interactive exercises. All adults from 18 to 80 will enjoy the activities because they allow for adults to reflect on something they have all lived through - education.

For teachers it will be fascinating to hear about the many varying experiences students from different countries have had - a real eye opener - especially the debates! Activities:

1. Warm up. 
2. School interview. 
3. What is the purpose of university? 
4. University as religion. 
5. University as culture. 
6. The ideal university. 
7. Debate. 

Homework:

The homework section of this ESL lesson plan on education contains useful, intriguing exercises. We have designed an idioms exercise to enrich students' vocabulary, as it is important at B2 level to start to use this type of language. The final task is a 250 word exercise created to allow students to use the words and ideas learned in the lesson. Activities:

1. Education idioms. 
2. Writing task.