This A2–B1 ESL lesson helps learners start and maintain brief informal chats with confidence using common small talk phrases.  

What’s Included?

• Warm-Up Discussion Questions

• Language Presentation: dialogue highlighting openings, questions, opinions, and closings

• Controlled Practice: Gap-Fill

• Speaking Practice: Role-Plays to initiate and sustain small talk naturally

• Personal Reflection  

Why Choose This Lesson Plan?

• Teaches essential small talk structures for social and classroom contexts

• Builds confidence in asking questions, sharing short experiences, and polite closings

• Ideal for adult ESL, workplace communication, or wellbeing-focused classes