Lesson overview:
Everyone’s had a bad date—or at least heard some horror stories! In this engaging B2-C1 lesson, students will dive into the world of dating disasters. Through ranking activities, YouTube shorts, and storytelling exercises, they’ll sharpen their speaking skills, refine their use of present and past tenses, and build confidence in switching between them. A mix of humor and language learning makes this lesson unforgettable.
Lead-in:
Kick things off by having students rank eight date scenarios from "mildly awkward" to "absolute disaster." Think: your date brings their mom, or their card gets declined, and they ask you to pay. After ranking, students discuss their choices, justifying why they find some situations worse than others.
