Lesson overview:
This A2-B1 ESL lesson plan, Add to Cart, introduces students to fun, informal shopping and food vocabulary through relatable activities and interviews. Students will explore personal shopping habits, learn and use common slang like 'nanas, delish, and fave, and practice expressing preferences. They’ll also work on forming natural sentences and asking questions in context. Perfect for beginner learners, this lesson builds confidence in speaking, listening, and vocabulary fluency—all within a real-life shopping context.
Lead-in:
Show students three pictures of grocery carts filled with different foods. Ask them to discuss which cart looks most like their own shopping and why. This simple comparison activity activates personal connection and prepares them for the upcoming vocabulary.
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