ESL WORKSHEET - Abilities and Free Time Activities

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

YES, I CAN

LinguaHouse
Oct. 25, 2023

Level: Elementary (A1-A2)
Type of English: English for Kids
Tags: Playing Games; Giving Opinions; 7-9 Years Old; Vocabulary and Grammar
Publication date: 10/25/2023

The focus of this lesson is on language used to describe abilities related to free time activities. Learners look at the language and how it is used. Then they develop their understanding using different practice activities in written form. The lesson concludes with a speaking activity to consolidate their understanding (by Jeanette Corbett).

• 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 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 audios (Am/Br English).
• CLICK HERE to download/watch the videos (Am/Br English).

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

1. I can do tricks. (PAUSE) He can skateboard.
2. We can do fantastic tricks.
3. Can you dance? Yes, I can. (PAUSE) Can he dance? Yes, he can.
4. Can we exercise? Yes, we can.
5. I can’t jump. He can’t jump.
6. Can you dance? No, I can’t. (PAUSE) Can she dance? No, she can’t.
7. Can we exercise? Yes, we can. (PAUSE) Can they exercise? No, they can’t.
8. I’m good at jumping. (PAUSE) You’re good at skateboarding. (PAUSE) She is good at riding a scooter.
9. We are good at doing tricks. (PAUSE) I’m not good at jumping. (PAUSE) You’re not good at skateboarding.
10. He isn’t good at riding a scooter. (PAUSE) They aren’t good at doing tricks.

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/english-for-kids/yes-i-can. Accessed on October 27, 2023. © 2008–2023 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.