This B1-level lesson focuses on autumn expressions, beginning with a list of autumn-related words for students to circle in relation to their city. Students will explore the phrase “sweater weather” through questions and complete sentences using vocabulary relevant to the season. The lesson includes speaking activities where students describe autumn-themed pictures and engage in conversations about their favorite autumn memories and traditions. To conclude, students will use emojis to create their own unique stories, encouraging creativity and personal expression.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Lesson time |
| Regular Lesson | B1 / Intermediate | 10 phrases | 60 min |
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Vocabulary
- Sweater weather
- Crisp fall air
- Pumpkin spice everything
- Cozy up
- Autumn vibes
- Harvest season
- Fall into fall
- Cuddle weather
- Indian summer
- The days are getting shorter
Contents
- Lead-in 1
- Lead-in 2
- Autumn phrases 1
- Autumn phrases 2
- Autumn phrases 3
- Practice
- Speaking
- Mistakes
- Questions
- Would you rather
- Emoji stories
Lead-in
This B1-level lesson on autumn begins with students circling 10 words that reflect how autumn looks in their city. The following page highlights the phrase “sweater weather,” prompting students to answer questions by selecting options from a provided list.
Autumn phrases, Practice
Next, students will explore three pages of autumn phrases, each containing three sentences and emojis. They will read the sentences, fill in the gaps, and come up with additional examples related to the vocabulary. Afterward, a matching activity will challenge them to connect all 10 phrases with their definitions.
Speaking, Mistakes
The speaking page features four autumn-themed pictures that students will describe using the vocabulary from the lesson. They are encouraged to provide multiple answers and justify their choices for each image. Following this, students will complete a practice activity where they read a sentence and identify one mistake, reinforcing their understanding of the material.
Questions, Would you rather
The page with autumn-related questions encourages students to discuss their favorite childhood memories, autumn clothing, pumpkin carving, favorite hot drinks, and fun activities for rainy days. Following this, there’s a “Would You Rather” speaking activity where students can pose longer statements to their classmates or teacher, discussing their preferred autumn options.
Emoji stories
The final task, called “Emoji Stories,” presents students with a selection of emojis on the screen. After taking a moment to examine them, students will create a short story inspired by the emojis. Their stories can be funny, mysterious, or adventurous—anything goes, as long as they make it unique!
