Music Genres

This A2 ESL lesson is focused on music genres, giving students the opportunity to talk about their music preferences. Throughout the class, students will answer various questions, discuss musical instruments, and learn key vocabulary. They will explore different music genres through a reading activity where they fill in the blanks, as well as a listening activity to guess the genre. Students will also practice asking questions about music with their classmates, unscramble sentences to focus on grammar, and share their favorite bands or singers. This lesson is conversational and fun, making it perfect for A2 and B1 ESL students.
Level | Vocabulary | Audio | Lesson time |
A2 / Pre-Intermediate | 19 words | 1:54 min | 60 min |



Vocabulary
- African drum
- guitar
- flute
- maraca
- accordion
- saxophone
- violin
- piano
- trumpet
- drum
- Music genres
- K-pop
- Rock
- Pop
- Rap
- Jazz
- RnB
- EDM
- Classical
Contents
- Quote
- Lead-in
- Vocabulary
- This or that
- Reading
- Questions
- Listening
- Speaking
- Agree or disagree
- Unscramble the sentences
- Speaking
Quote, Lead-In
This is a beginner ESL lesson about music. The lesson begins with a quote that students read and then explain in their own words. Next, there are several guiding questions about music for discussion. Students can talk about their favorite singers or bands, share their experiences attending concerts, and discuss musical instruments they like or want to learn.
Vocabulary, This or that
The next part of the lesson focuses on vocabulary. Students will look at pictures of musical instruments and try to name them. A total of 10 instruments will be introduced. After that, students will participate in a “This or That” activity, where they answer questions by choosing one of the two options provided. This activity encourages quick thinking and helps students express their preferences in a fun way.
Reading, Questions, Listening
The lesson also includes a reading section where students explore different music genres. There are two short paragraphs describing genres such as pop, rock, jazz, EDM, and more. Students will read the paragraphs and fill in the blanks with the missing music genres. After the reading activity, there are several comprehension questions to check understanding and practice the new vocabulary.
The lesson also contains a listening activity where students listen to an audio clip and try to guess the music genre being played. There will be eight music genres included in this activity.
Speaking, Agree or disagree
Next, there is a speaking section where students continue talking about music. They will see several key words displayed on a slide and use them to ask their classmates questions, focusing on proper grammar. Additionally, there is an agree or disagree activity where students share their opinions on various statements related to music and discuss their viewpoints with others.
Unscramble sentences, Speaking
The final activity includes an unscramble the sentences task, where students arrange the provided words to create meaningful sentences about music. Afterward, students take part in a speaking activity where they introduce a music band or singer they admire. They will share details such as the artist’s name, the genre of music they perform, their favorite song, and the reasons they enjoy their music. This activity provides a fun and interactive way to wrap up the lesson and review key concepts.