ESL Curriculum for Intermediate

Target Audience: Learners who already have a basic understanding of English and can engage in simple conversations.
Goal: Develop greater fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening, with a focus on grammar, vocabulary expansion, and practical communication skills.
Duration: 12-16 weeks (can be adjusted based on class frequency).
Structure: 12 units focused on more complex language functions and everyday interactions.

Unit 1: Talking About Past Events
Objectives:
Use the past simple tense to talk about personal experiences.
Practice asking and answering questions about the past.
Vocabulary:
Regular and irregular verbs: Worked, studied, went, saw, made, took.
Time expressions: Yesterday, last week, two years ago.
Grammar:
Past simple tense: Positive, negative, and question forms.
Regular vs. irregular verb patterns.
Activities:
Interview a partner about their weekend.
Write a short paragraph about a memorable event.

Unit 2: Making Plans and Future Intentions
Objectives:
Talk about future plans and intentions.
Learn to use "going to" and "will."
Vocabulary:
Future time expressions: Tomorrow, next month, in the future, soon.
Activities: Travel, study, meet, visit.
Grammar:
"Going to" vs. "will" for future intentions and decisions.
Activities:
Group discussion: Share weekend plans using "going to."
Writing: Write about your plans for the next holiday.

Unit 3: Describing People and Places
Objectives:
Use descriptive adjectives to talk about people’s appearance and personality.
Describe cities, countries, and landmarks.
Vocabulary:
Adjectives: Tall, short, friendly, smart, beautiful, noisy, crowded.
Places: Beach, mountain, park, museum, restaurant.
Grammar:
Comparatives and superlatives: "Taller than," "The most beautiful."
Activities:
Describe a famous person or a place you've visited.
Group activity: Compare two cities using adjectives.

Unit 4: Asking for and Giving Directions
Objectives:
Understand and give directions in different contexts.
Use prepositions of place to describe locations.
Vocabulary:
Directions: Turn left, go straight, across from, next to, between.
Places: Post office, library, subway station, corner.
Grammar:
Imperative sentences for directions: "Go straight," "Turn right."
Activities:
Map activity: Give and follow directions to various locations.
Role-play: Ask for directions in a city.

Unit 5: Expressing Likes, Dislikes, and Preferences
Objectives:
Talk about personal preferences, likes, and dislikes.
Use "would like" for polite requests and preferences.
Vocabulary:
Activities: Cooking, reading, playing sports, traveling, watching movies.
Expressions: "I love," "I hate," "I prefer," "I would like."
Grammar:
Verbs followed by gerunds: "I enjoy reading," "I hate running."
"Would like" for preferences: "I would like to go."
Activities:
Class survey: Ask classmates about their favorite activities.
Writing: Write a paragraph about your likes and dislikes.

Unit 6: Talking About Abilities and Skills
Objectives:
Describe what people can and can’t do.
Discuss talents and abilities using "can" and "can’t."
Vocabulary:
Abilities: Swim, cook, dance, speak another language, drive.
Talents: Musical, artistic, athletic, technical.
Grammar:
Modals of ability: "Can," "can’t," "could" (for past abilities).
Activities:
Role-play: Talk about things you can and can’t do.
Pair activity: Ask your partner about their abilities and talents.

Unit 7: Shopping and Making Purchases
Objectives:
Learn vocabulary for shopping and handling transactions.
Practice asking for prices and making polite requests.
Vocabulary:
Prices and currency: Dollar, cent, euro, expensive, cheap.
Shopping phrases: "How much is this?" "Can I try this on?"
Grammar:
Countable and uncountable nouns: "Some bread," "a few apples."
Activities:
Role-play: Shopping at a clothing store or supermarket.
Writing: Create a shopping list and discuss where to buy the items.

Unit 8: Giving Opinions and Agreeing/Disagreeing
Objectives:
Express opinions on different topics.
Learn how to agree and disagree politely.
Vocabulary:
Opinion phrases: "I think," "In my opinion," "I believe."
Agreeing/disagreeing: "I agree," "I don’t agree," "That’s true."
Grammar:
Using "because" to give reasons: "I think it's great because…"
Activities:
Group debate: Discuss a topic like "Technology is good for society."
Pair work: Give opinions on movies, books, or current events.

Unit 9: Health and Medicine
Objectives:
Talk about health problems and symptoms.
Learn to give advice using "should."
Vocabulary:
Health problems: Headache, cold, fever, stomachache.
Solutions: Take medicine, rest, drink water, see a doctor.
Grammar:
Giving advice: "You should see a doctor," "You shouldn’t eat junk food."
Activities:
Role-play: Doctor and patient conversation.
Group discussion: Share tips on staying healthy.

Unit 10: Travel and Transportation
Objectives:
Discuss different modes of transportation and travel plans.
Practice using vocabulary related to booking tickets and planning trips.
Vocabulary:
Transportation: Bus, train, airplane, taxi, subway, bicycle.
Travel phrases: "How do I get to...?" "When does the bus leave?"
Grammar:
Prepositions of movement: "By car," "on foot."
Activities:
Role-play: Plan a trip and discuss transportation options.
Group activity: Talk about your last vacation or trip.

Unit 11: Work and Jobs
Objectives:
Learn to talk about different jobs and work responsibilities.
Practice using the present continuous for ongoing work activities.
Vocabulary:
Jobs: Teacher, doctor, engineer, waiter, manager, nurse.
Work-related phrases: "I work as," "I’m responsible for."
Grammar:
Present continuous: "I’m working on a project," "She’s helping customers."
Activities:
Interview a partner about their job or ideal job.
Writing: Write a short paragraph about a day in your job.

Unit 12: Review and Final Assessment
Objectives:
Review key vocabulary, grammar, and skills from previous units.
Test speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Activities:
Speaking assessment: Share your opinions, past experiences, and future plans.
Listening assessment: Comprehend and respond to intermediate-level dialogues.
Writing assessment: Write about your favorite unit/topic from the course.
Group games: Vocabulary and grammar review using Kahoot, Bingo, etc.

Teaching Materials:
Audio Clips: Real-world dialogues and conversations.
Worksheets: Grammar practice and vocabulary review.
Visual Aids: Images, maps, and flashcards to support learning.
Interactive Tools: Role-plays, pair work, and group discussions for fluency.
Assessment:
Continuous evaluation through participation, role-play, and written assignments.
Mid-term and final assessments on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening comprehension.
This curriculum builds on foundational knowledge and pushes learners to use English in more varied and practical ways, preparing them for everyday life, school, or work contexts.

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