Cycling thousands of miles

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – Learn cycling vocabulary including bike types like “road bike” and “mountain bike,” plus bike parts like “saddle” and “tire” through matching activities and picture labeling.
• – Practice the difference between “feel like” and “be like” by exploring these structures and using them correctly in this A2 lesson.
• – Develop speaking confidence by watching videos about ultra-endurance cycling, discussing cycling experiences, and using new vocabulary in conversation.

In this A2 English lesson, the student will learn new vocabulary related to cycling. They will also learn the difference between feel like and be like.

Warm up

Freetalk questions about cycling are presented as a springboard of discussion.

Vocabulary

The student matches words and expressions related to cycling with their meanings (road bike, mountain bike, pedaling, etc.) Then, they name the parts of the bike based on the picture (saddle, wheel, tire, etc.)

Video: Cycling thousands of miles

The student watches a video about an ultra-endurance bicycle racer. Then, they answer the questions based on the video. They also label the items the racer packs for long rides.

Grammar: feel like vs. be like

The student learns the difference between structuresfeel like and be like, and practices using them.