Skiing or Snowboarding?

This pre-intermediate ESL class focuses on winter activities like skiing and snowboarding. Students will kick off by sharing which winter sports they’ve tried or want to try. They’ll also get to identify various winter activities in fun pictures. Next, they’ll read a short article on how to choose the right sport for them—skiing or snowboarding—while picking up new vocabulary and testing their comprehension with questions. The lesson includes a lively activity where students agree or disagree with statements about winter sports. To wrap things up, they’ll do a role-play: one student plays an experienced skier or snowboarder, while the other gets helpful tips as a beginner. Perfect for sparking winter discussions, this lesson is ideal for teens and adults who love sports!

Lead-In, Winter activities

This is a B1-level ESL lesson about skiing and snowboarding. The lesson begins with a lead-in activity where students answer several questions about winter activities, including their favorites, activities they want to try, and whether they have tried skiing or snowboarding. There is also a slide featuring eight winter activities. Students will try to identify these activities and discuss which ones they find most exciting. The activities include winter hiking, skiing, ice swimming, winter running, and more.

Vocabulary Match

Next, there is a vocabulary match exercise to support the reading section on how to choose the right sport for you, whether skiing or snowboarding. Students will match the words with their definitions and, if necessary, provide example sentences.

Reading, Questions

Following that, students will engage with a reading section. In this section, they will explore which sport is easier for beginners to master, the personality traits that align with skiing and snowboarding, and the fitness levels required for each activity. After reading, students will answer comprehension questions to reinforce their understanding.

Vocabulary practice, Agree or disagree

Next, the activities will focus on practicing vocabulary. Students will complete eight sentences with missing words, allowing them to practice using the vocabulary in context. Additionally, they will engage in a discussion about various statements related to winter sports, where they will need to agree or disagree and express their opinions.

Role-play

The final activity is a role-play exercise. One student will play the role of an experienced skier or snowboarder, while the other will be a beginner. The beginner will ask questions about skiing and snowboarding, and the experienced person will offer helpful tips and advice. This activity provides a great opportunity to summarize everything learned in class and practice conversational skills in a real-world context.