LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSMAKING COMPARISONS
Aug. 14, 2026
Level: Elementary (A1-A2)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Comparatives and Superlatives; Town and Country; Vocabulary Lesson; Speaking; Adjectives; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 08/14/2026
In this lesson, students develop their conversational skills by learning how to make comparisons in the context of city and country life. The students start by differentiating between the two and then identify and practice different features and a set of adjectives for both places. The students then develop their listening skills by hearing two friends comparing city and country life and answering questions to understand the text before noticing the use of comparative adjectives in the conversation. They then practice the language in a variety of student-centered activities and games. They then consolidate and personalize the language in a short debate task. There is an additional speaking task which develops the language further. There is a final describing game to review the lesson. (by Victoria Aitken)
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in British English.
AUDIO TRANSCRIPT
Julie: It is so nice to see you. How is life in the city?
Mandy: I love it. It is so exciting. There is so much to see and do and it is so modern. I never get bored.
Julie: Is there anything you don’t like about living in the city?
Mandy: Well… yes, it is a lot bigger, so I have to use public transportation and there is always a lot of traffic. It is more crowded and a lot noisier. We do have some nice green spaces like parks, but I miss seeing the beautiful hills and nature. Oh, and everything is more expensive, especially the rent.
Julie: I think life here is more peaceful. I don’t think I want to live in the city.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/making-comparisons. Accessed on August 14, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.






