Raincheck?
This B1 lesson mixes casual English slang with fashion vocabulary through a short video about a girl picking outfits for a night out that does not go as planned. Students learn words like “bestie,” “vibe,” and “raincheck” while matching outfit styles and discussing friendship and canceled plans. It is a light, relatable lesson that works especially well with younger learners.
Lesson overview
- Learn six slang words and fifteen outfit style terms used in everyday English
- Watch a short video and retell the story frame by frame using target vocabulary
- Read and react to real video comments about friendship and canceled plans
- Practice completing sentences and sharing opinions on outfits and social habits
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| Level | Vocabulary | Video Length | Lesson Time |
| B1 / Intermediate | 19 words | 1:30 min | 60 min |
Vocabulary
- bestie
- gonna
- vibe
- I got it
- raincheck
- anyway
- casual
- chic
- preppy
- punk
- sporty
- fancy
- beachy
- vintage
- boho
- grunge
- classy
- kawaii
- rave
Contents
- Lead-in
- Vocabulary 1
- Vocabulary 2
- Video preview
- Video
- Summary
- Your comment
- Comments
- Agree/disagree
- Matching
- Practice
- Quote
Start with the lead-in questions about clothing and personal style. B1 students can usually describe what they wear day to day, but they might not have the words for specific styles yet. That is fine because the vocabulary slides come next. Go through the six slang terms first. “Gonna,” “bestie,” and “I got it” are probably familiar from social media, but “raincheck” often needs explaining. Give a clear example like “I can’t make it tonight, can I take a raincheck?” Then move to the outfit matching activity. Fifteen styles is a lot, but students work in pairs and most of the words are visual enough to guess from the pictures. Two words do not belong, which adds a puzzle element that keeps them engaged.
Before playing the video, use the preview slide. Students look at the still image and predict what the video is about and what problem the girl will face. This builds anticipation and gives weaker students a head start on understanding the story. Play the video once, pausing if needed so students can read the outfit names on screen. Then use the summary slide where students retell what happened frame by frame using the suggested words. This is more structured than an open retell, which helps B1 learners feel confident. If a pair finishes quickly, ask them to add details the slide does not mention.
The comments section is where the lesson shifts from vocabulary to discussion. Students read three real comments about the video and share their reactions. The comment about the friend canceling “like it’s nothing” usually sparks strong opinions. Use this energy to move into the agree or disagree statements about canceling plans and overthinking outfits. These four statements work well as a quick debate in small groups. Let students pick a side and defend it for a minute or two each.
Wrap up with the matching and sentence completion activities. The matching pairs outfit styles with events, which recycles the vocabulary one more time in a practical way. The sentence completion task is the final push for production. Students finish sentences like “I gave my friend a raincheck because…” using their own ideas. Read a few answers aloud to end the lesson on a fun note. The C.S. Lewis quote on the last slide ties everything back to friendship and makes a nice closing moment.
