OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES

This ESL lesson plan on work desk setup offers engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and digital materials designed for beginner A1-A2 students. In this lesson, students will:

• Discuss the appearance of different work desks, comparing tidy and messy setups.
• Learn new vocabulary related to work desk organization and items.
• Watch a video about a woman's desk setup and practice vocabulary related to desk items.
• Use expressions of quantity like "a few," "a lot of," and "many" in speaking exercises.
• Participate in a creative activity where they describe their own desk setups and compare them with others.

PREVIEW & DISCUSSION

In the first activity for this lesson on work desk setup, students will first look at images of two different work desks: one tidy and minimalist, and the other messy and disorganized. They will discuss and compare the two desks by identifying key features such as whether the desk is tidy or messy, and what items are found on each desk. The teacher will guide the students to focus on specific desk items like staplers, pens, and electronic devices, helping them expand their vocabulary. Students will also complete a matching exercise where they match adjectives (such as portable, ergonomic, and minimalist) to sentences that describe desk setups. Additionally, students will discuss what items are essential for a work desk and which are not, setting the stage for the upcoming video and vocabulary work.

VIEWING ACTIVITY

In the viewing activity, students will watch a short video in which a woman discusses her desk setup. The video shows her minimalist and organized desk. She keeps her desk tidy and has a practical, functional workspace. In the video, she also talks about some office supplies she owns for her desk. For the listening comprehension exercises, students will first choose whether certain statements about the woman's desk are true or false, and they will correct any false statements. They will then practice listening comprehension by putting desk items in the correct order as mentioned in the video. Finally, students can watch the video again and choose the correct vocabulary the woman uses in the video.

DISCUSSION & GRAMMAR

After watching the video, students will engage in a discussion about their own desks. They will answer questions comparing their desks to the minimalist setup shown in the video. Students will also practice identifying and using expressions of quantity, such as "a / an", "some," "a couple of," and "many," as they describe desks and desk items in different contexts. They will match these expressions with their meanings. Lastly, students will describe different desks using the vocabulary and expressions of quantity learned in the lesson.

CHECK OUT MY DESK SETUP!

In the activation phase, students will work individually and then collaborate with a classmate or teacher. First, they will write sentences describing their real or ideal desk setup, using adjectives and expressions of quantity like "a few" or "many." Afterward, students will share their desk descriptions with a classmate or teacher, discussing how similar or different their desks are. Alternatively, students can discuss questions about their workspaces, such as how much time they spend at their desk or how tidy their workspace is. This encourages students to practice speaking and using the vocabulary and structures learned in the lesson.

BENEFITS OF USING THIS WORK DESK SETUP ESL LESSON PLAN

This work desk setup ESL lesson plan is designed to engage students with practical vocabulary and language that is useful in everyday life. It encourages students to think critically about their own environments and how they organize their workspaces. The video-based activities enhance listening skills and provide visual context to new vocabulary, making it easier for students to remember and use. The discussion and activation stages allow students to practice speaking, while also promoting interaction and peer learning. Teachers will find this lesson plan a versatile tool to help students not only improve their vocabulary but also gain confidence in using English in real-world contexts.