Lesson Overview

In this C1–C2 ESL lesson on dogs, students explore the fascinating history, evolution, and roles of dogs in human society. 

Through video-based content, key vocabulary, and a variety of speaking activities, learners discuss topics such as domestication, dog breeds, and the ways dogs support humans in areas like healthcare, security, and companionship. 

The lesson emphasizes critical thinking, debate, and advanced language skills, encouraging students to express opinions, justify ideas, and engage in meaningful discussions on ethical and societal issues related to dogs.

This C1-C2 ESL lesson plan on dogs targets advanced students and builds on our other fantastic general English lesson plans, all of which follow an easy-to-follow, step-by-step curriculum.

Activities 

1. Warm Up: Dog breeds. 
2. New Words: Adjectives.
3. Video: New words. 
4. Video: Comprehension. 
5. Discussion.
6. Debate. 
7. Picture round. 
8. Grammar: Idioms. 

Homework

As with every adult lesson plan from ESL Pals, students get to practice at home with our innovative homework activities. In this advanced C1-C2 ESL lesson plan on dogs, they are presented with an awesome article, then multiple activities. 

1. Article: Benefits of Owning a Dog. 
2. Article: Questions.