
This Intermediate ESL lesson was created to assist students in refining their understanding of the Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous tenses, while also delving into vocabulary associated with toxic gym culture.
Warm-Up
We’ll start the lesson with some thought-provoking questions related to gym culture to get the lesson to a good start.
Video
Learners will watch a video titled “Life of an Introvert Gym Bro.” Post-viewing, they’ll tackle a series of questions designed to enhance their speaking abilities.
Grammar
At the heart of today’s lesson is an in-depth exploration of the distinctions between the Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous tenses. We’ll employ straightforward explanations and illustrative examples to ensure a deep understanding.
Exercises
Participants will engage in exercises aimed at distinguishing between the Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous tenses. These tasks are crucial for solidifying the grammatical concepts introduced.
Reading
We’ll read a brief passage about gym culture, followed by a set of questions intended to improve reading proficiency.
Writing
Students will be tasked with composing a brief text utilizing both the Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous tenses.
Discussion
To wrap up, we’ll have a discussion prompted by a chart, designed to stimulate further engagement with the lesson’s theme.

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