The World’s Vegan City

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled World’s Vegan City! and the themes of veganism and vegan culture. Students learn vocabulary related to veganism and plant-based food, talk about veganism and vegan culture, 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, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, 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 veganism and vegan culture
• To expand students’ vocabulary related to veganism and plant-based food
• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills
• To improve students’ speaking skills through group discussions and roleplay
• To develop students’ writing skills through creative and reflective tasks
• To practise critical thinking through discussion and reflection

Topic: Veganism and vegan culture

Language: Vocabulary related to veganism and plant-based food

Watch the short video.