Use this lesson with secondary learners at CEFR B1 / B2 level to practise comparing urban and rural lifestyles. 

Scene of English countryside with river and green fields

Introduction

In this lesson, learners select adjectives and compare their present lifestyle with one they'd like to have in the future. They move on to compare life in urban and rural areas, then read two case studies about people who have changed an urban lifestyle for a rural lifestyle in an area of the UK. To end the lesson, learners discuss the implications of such lifestyle changes. They have the opportunity to participate in a role play which involves persuading others to change lifestyles. 

There are several options for delivering this lesson. Teachers can use the reading texts only, or they can use the reading texts with a student worksheet and / or presentation.

Learning outcomes:

  • Use adjectives to describe lifestyles
  • Compare urban and rural lifestyles using comparative adjectives
  • Modify comparisons (some learners)
  • Identify key information in a text about a person's life change
  • Give reasons to persuade others

Age and level:

13-17 (B1, B2)

Time:

Approximately 60 minutes + 20-minute optional activity

Materials:

The materials can be downloaded below.

  • Lesson plan
  • Presentation (optional)
  • Student worksheet (optional)
  • Reading texts

In addition, teachers can optionally show images of the Peak District National Park in the UK. 

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