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