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ESL Lesson How To Learn A Language

This ESL lesson for pre-intermediate learners focuses on language learning through warm-up discussions, vocabulary matching, reading comprehension, grammar practice, and speaking exercises. It emphasizes the importance of motivation, practice, and enjoying the learning process, as highlighted by Lýdia Machová in her TED Talk. The lesson also includes a comparison of present simple and present continuous tenses.

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ESL Lesson How To Learn A Language

This ESL lesson for pre-intermediate learners focuses on language learning through warm-up discussions, vocabulary matching, reading comprehension, grammar practice, and speaking exercises. It emphasizes the importance of motivation, practice, and enjoying the learning process, as highlighted by Lýdia Machová in her TED Talk. The lesson also includes a comparison of present simple and present continuous tenses.

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ESL Lesson: How to Learn a Language

Level: Pre-Intermediate (A2)

Present Tenses, Vocabulary, Reading & Speaking

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### 1. Warm-Up Questions

Discuss these questions with a partner or in a group:

1. How many languages do you speak?

2. Are you learning any new languages now?

3. Why do people want to learn new languages?

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### 2. Vocabulary

Match the words with their meanings:

1. **Fluency** –

2. **Motivation** –

3. **Method** –

4. **Practice** –

5. **Goal** –

**Meanings:**

A. A reason why you want to do something


B. Doing something again and again to get better

C. Being able to speak a language easily and well

D. Something you want to achieve

E. A way of doing something

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### 3. Reading: TED Talk Summary

**Read this short summary:**

Lýdia Machová is a language lover. She speaks many languages. In her TED Talk, she
explains that anyone can learn a new language. She says the secret is not one method,
but enjoying the process. Many successful language learners use different methods.
The important thing is to practice often and stay motivated.

**Answer these questions:**

1. Who is Lýdia Machová?

2. What is her main message?

3. What is important for learning a language?

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### 4. Grammar Focus: Present Simple vs Present Continuous

**Explanation:**

- **Present Simple** = habits or facts


→ *I study English every day.*

- **Present Continuous** = actions happening now

→ *I am studying English now.*

**Complete the sentences:**

1. She __________ (study) French now.

2. I __________ (like) learning languages.

3. They __________ (practice) every day.

4. He __________ (listen) to a podcast right now.

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### 5. Speaking Practice

Ask and answer with a partner:

1. What language are you learning?

2. How do you practice?

3. What method do you like best?

4. Are you using apps, books, or classes?

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