In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a news report about the big hit TV series from Netflix known as Squid Game. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about watching TV series and the show Squid Game. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and phrases from the video. The post-viewing section includes activities on a discussion about some vocabulary terms, vocabulary context usage, and a quote from the video. The grammar activity features the present perfect for events that have a result in or effect on the present time. There are additional speaking tasks included, as well as a quiz and review section with a bonus activity.

A dark, violent Korean thriller on Netflix called “Squid Game” has become an unlikely streaming sensation. NBC News Now anchor Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.