In this B1 ESL lesson, students will refresh their knowledge of fruits and explore the various fruits from around the world. The lesson centers around an engaging video about the exotic durian fruit. Throughout the lesson, students will expand their vocabulary, enhance their listening skills, and engage in fun discussions. They will practice new words through reading activities and have ample speaking opportunities to share their thoughts on different fruits, describe their characteristics, and express their opinions.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Lesson Time |
| Regular Lesson | B1 / Intermediate | 10 words | 60 min |
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Vocabulary
- rotting
- sewage
- spiky
- rind
- creamy
- odor
- banned
- distinctive
- flavor
- numb
Contents
- Lead-in
- Vocabulary match
- Video
- Questions
- Reading
- Agree or disagree
- Speaking
- Name 3
Lead-in
This B1 lesson begins with a lead-in activity where students will explore different fruits. They will examine 12 pictures of various fruits and be tasked with naming them and brainstorming five additional fruits. The lead-in section of this ESL lesson also includes several questions related to fruits, encouraging students to share their ideas before diving into the main part of the lesson.
Vocabulary match, Video
The next part of this intermediate ESL lesson centers around a video about the exotic durian fruit. Before watching the video, students will match ten vocabulary words with their definitions. These words will be the focus for students as they watch the video, helping them better understand the content.
Questions, Reading
After watching the video, students will answer questions related to the content and express their opinions on what they saw. To practice the new vocabulary, they will also complete a reading exercise, filling in the blanks with words from the video.
Agree or Disagree, Speaking, Name 3
Finally, there is a speaking opportunity for the students in an “Agree or Disagree” exercise. Additionally, students will look at pictures of different fruits and describe each one, discussing their appearance, smell, and taste. They will then compare their descriptions with those on the next slides. The lesson wraps up with a brainstorming activity where students can generate words related to various fruit categories.
