‘Families around the World’ Lesson Plan

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How are families around the world the same and different? and the themes of family and how families can be different and similar across cultures. Students learn vocabulary related to the concept of families around the world, discuss quotations about family, talk about family and the concept of families around the world, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.

Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90–120 minutes

Objectives:

• To introduce students to the concept of families around the world.
• To explore how families can be different and similar across cultures.
• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.
• To enhance speaking skills through roleplay and discussion activities.
• To develop students’ vocabulary related to the concept of families around the world.
• To encourage critical thinking about the role of family in different societies.
• To provide opportunities for students to express opinions and share personal experiences.

Topic: Family and how families can be different and similar across cultures

Language: Vocabulary related to the concept of families around the world

Watch the short video.

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We hope you enjoy this ESL lesson.

Kieran and the Film English Team