OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES

This ESL lesson plan on city life vs. country life offers engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and digital materials designed for A1 - A2 beginner students. In this lesson, students will:

• Discuss images and identify city and rural areas.
• Share personal experiences about where they live and why.
• Watch a video about happiness in the city and countryside, completing comprehension tasks.
• Learn the basics of comparative adjectives in the context of a few simple dialogues.
• Practice speaking by making comparisons about various topics.

PREVIEW & DISCUSSION

To kick off this ESL lesson on city vs. country life, students will engage in a preview activity where they describe images of both city and rural life. They will categorize images of busy streets, houses, and farms, helping them visually distinguish between city and country settings. Following this, students will discuss personal experiences about where they live, answering questions like how long they’ve lived there and whether they like their area. They will then reflect on statements related to city life and country life, such as whether the city is more interesting than the countryside and whether people in the country are happier. This will help them express their opinions and connect the topic to their own lives before diving deeper into the lesson.

VIEWING ACTIVITY

In this part of the lesson, students watch a video about whether people are happier living in cities or rural areas. It presents different perspectives, including interviews with people from Los Angeles and a rural town. Students will first match information with its corresponding ending, then identify whether statements about the video are true or false. Finally, students will answer multiple-choice questions based on the content, focusing on people's preferences and reasons for happiness in different environments. These activities encourage students to practice comprehension skills while engaging with the topic of city life vs. country life.

DISCUSSION & GRAMMAR

After watching the video, students will reflect on their own living situations. They will choose whether they live in a city or the country and answer questions about their experiences in both environments. They will discuss how often they visit the other area, how they feel when they go there, and if they would like to move in the future. Then, students will read dialogues featuring people comparing life in different places using comparative adjectives. They will identify the correct rules for forming comparatives and extract examples from the dialogues, reinforcing grammar understanding.

LET'S COMPARE! WHAT DO YOU PREFER?

For the activation stage, students will work with a partner or their teacher to make comparisons between different things, such as a house vs. an apartment or a bicycle vs. a car. They will write comparisons using comparative adjectives, explaining why they prefer one option over the other. Afterward, students will share their comparisons with a partner, practicing speaking and identifying preferences they have in common. This activity allows students to apply their newly learned grammar in a fun and interactive way, promoting communication and critical thinking.

BENEFITS OF USING THIS CITY LIFE VS. COUNTRY LIFE ESL LESSON

This city life vs. country life ESL lesson plan is ideal for beginner students who are just starting to explore the world of comparisons. It offers clear, structured activities that engage students in meaningful discussions about their personal experiences while practicing comparative adjectives. The lesson combines listening, speaking, and grammar skills, making it well-rounded and accessible. Teachers will appreciate the range of activities that promote student participation, including interactive discussions and hands-on comparisons. Additionally, the lesson offers ample opportunities for students to practice both receptive and productive skills in a relaxed, enjoyable setting.