Talking About Preferences

What is this lesson about? This preferences ESL lesson plan helps A2–B1 learners build confidence in expressing and asking about personal choices, especially in fitness contexts. Students practise language such as Do you prefer…?, I enjoy… more than…, and I’d rather… through dialogue, gap-fills, pronunciation work, and role-plays.

What language will students learn? Learners study useful vocabulary (gym, yoga, weights, spin class, run, prefer) and practise natural expressions for preferences, including:

• Do you prefer… or …?

• Would you rather… or …?

• I’d rather…

• I enjoy… more than…

• I prefer… to…

• To be honest, I’m not really into…
  

How do students practise? The lesson develops fluency step by step:

• Warm-up discussion questions about fitness and lifestyle choices.

• Vocabulary matching to introduce key words.

• Dialogue activity highlighting preference expressions and softeners.

• Gap-fill exercises to reinforce usage.

• Pronunciation focus on intonation in preference statements and choice questions.

• Role-play speaking practice using fitness-related scenarios.

• Personal reflection where learners share their own preferences.
  

Why is this lesson useful? By the end, learners can:

• Use a variety of preference phrases in everyday English.

• Ask polite questions to learn about others’ choices.

• Soften opinions for natural, respectful conversations.

• Build fluency and accuracy through integrated speaking and pronunciation tasks.
  

Who is it for? This lesson is designed for pre-intermediate adult learners (A2–B1). It’s ideal for both online and in-person classes, especially in wellbeing or lifestyle-focused contexts.