A2 English lesson plan: Hobbies and Leisure

A ready-to-teach unit of four lessons of about an hour each, for elementary learners who can handle everyday situations and want to say more. Every piece has a student sheet to print or share on screen, and a teacher’s page or answer key. It works one-to-one, in small groups and in a classroom.

Unit 07 · A2 · four lessons · test, homework and quiz · included with a Teacher Pass, $6.99 for 6 months or $10 a yearGet the Teacher PassLook inside first

By the end of the unit, students can

Key language

I am keen on ...I have never tried ...Have you ever ...?How about going to ...?Would you like to come?It was fantastic.I am good at ...In my spare time I ...

The four lessons

Lesson 1: Words and first talk

Vocabulary and speaking: the topic words, a worksheet and speaking cards or a discussion sheet.

Hobbies and Leisure: A2 VocabularyHobbies & Free Time — A2 ExplorerMusic and Films

Lesson 2: Grammar in use

The grammar the unit needs, practised on paper and through a listening task.

Present Perfect: Ever and NeverPast SimpleListening: A Radio Music Show

Lesson 3: Reading and real talk

A reading text, then a dialogue, lesson plan or role-play so students use the language.

A New Hobby: PaintingLearning to SwimPlanning a Weekend TripWhat Did You Do Last Weekend?

Lesson 4: Write, review and test

A writing task, a review quiz, the unit test and the homework pack.

A Film I Liked

Also in the unit

The unit plan has a student passport (goals, key language and a lesson tracker), and the unit comes with its own test, homework and quiz.

Unit 07: Hobbies and LeisureUnit 07 Test: Hobbies and LeisureUnit 07 Homework: Hobbies and LeisureUnit 07 Quiz: Hobbies and Leisure

Questions

Is it for online teaching?

Yes. Share the student sheet on screen, read the listening script aloud, and set the homework pack. It also prints cleanly for a classroom.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Every piece has a teacher’s page or key, and the unit test has a full key, a listening script and a marking guide.

What level is it?

A2 (elementary) on the CEFR scale. The other levels are in the same course: see all levels.

How do I get access?

The Teacher Pass is $10 for 12 months and opens every piece in the library and all classroom tools. After creating an account you can try a 24-hour preview of everything. See the Teacher Pass.