This party planning ESL lesson plan provides activities, PDF worksheets, and digital materials designed for pre-intermediate A2-B1 students. In this lesson, students will:
In the first part of this ESL lesson plan on party planning, students view some images of different types of parties. These include a birthday party, a summer barbecue, a costume party, and an office party. Then, they discuss a set of questions about parties and party planning.
Students continue to describe some things that a woman named Lucie is organizing for a party. These include snacks and drinks, music, party invitations, and children’s activities.
In the final activity of the preview section, students give some of their own ideas for party planning tips.
Students continue to watch a video about party planning tips. In the video, a woman gives some tips to consider when hosting a party. These include tips such as having a greeting station, having children’s activities, and containers for leftovers.
In the first listening activity, students match some provided images with the tips given in the video. In the second one, there are statements for students to decide true or false about the woman’s ideas.
After watching the video, students reflect and discuss a few questions about the woman’s tips.
Then, students read a text from a man who talks about party planning. In his ideas, he uses a range of different connectors, which include the following:
In the activity, students classify these connectors into their functions in a table. Then, students use these connectors to complete some sentences about party planning.
In this communicative activation, students plan a party, either alone or with a partner. In the first option, they use a party planner board to outline details like the type of party, theme, and activities, and use connectors such as "before," "after," and "in order to" in their plans. They then present their party ideas to the class or teacher. In the second option, students can discuss various topics related to parties, such as recent events they attended or parties they’d like to host, using descriptive language to share their experiences.
Enhances Vocabulary:
Students learn key terms related to party planning, which can help them in practical situations.
Improves Listening Skills:
By watching a video on party planning tips, students practice listening comprehension and ability to match information with visuals.
Encourages Speaking Practice:
The lesson includes discussions and presentations that boost students’ confidence and fluency in speaking.
Grammar Practice (Connectors):
The lesson focuses on using various connectors, helping students create more coherent and structured sentences.
Promotes Interactive Learning:
Activities like planning a party and discussing experiences make learning engaging and interactive.
Parties, Events, Planning
Image Matching (Tips), True / False Statements
Party Planning (ambiance, decorations, etc.)
Connectors (so, because, since, before, first, then, in order to, etc.)
"Let's Throw A Party!" Party Planning Task, Quiz & Review, Lesson Reflection
Parties, Party Planning