ESL lesson which explores the ups and downs of living in a city and features discussion on some common urban areas. Students will read about three different cities, practice using descriptive phrases and adjectives, and even create AI-generated images of a fictional city. This lesson is designed for B1-level English learners of all ages.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Lesson Time |
| Regular lesson | B1 / Intermediate | 8 phrases | 60 min |
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Teaching guide
Make sure to check the lesson keys if you never generated AI images before.
Vocabulary
- Industrial zone
- City skyline
- Paved street
- Skyscraper
- Pricey restaurant
- Residential area
- No-go area
- Run-down building
Adjectives
- Diverse
- Modern
- Crowded
- Historic
- Lively
- Cosmopolitan
- Noisy
- Polluted
- Expensive
- Safe
- Walkable
- Affordable
- Clean
- Spacious
Contents
- Lead-in
- Vocabulary match
- Reading
- Vocabulary practice
- Agree / Disagree
- What do you call a city…?
- AI cities
