ESL/EFL Level: Upper-Intermediate (B1/B2)
Lesson Topics: language learning, immersion
Skill Focus: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Vocabulary
Approximate Class Time: 1.25 hours
Lesson Plan Download: middlebury-language-schools-intermediate-032023.docx
Lesson Overview:
Lesson Topics: language learning, immersion
Skill Focus: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Vocabulary
Approximate Class Time: 1.25 hours
Lesson Plan Download: middlebury-language-schools-intermediate-032023.docx
Lesson Overview:
- The input for this lesson is both text (three paragraphs) and a short YouTube video (3:24 mins) describing the intensive language programs at Middlebury Langauge Schools.
- Post-reading activities include comprehension questions.
- The lesson is followed by an activity in which students ask each other questions using the new vocabulary and two role-plays related to attending Middlebury.
- All lessons come with warm-up questions, vocabulary questions, and discussion questions.
INTERMEDIATE (B1/B2) Lesson on Middlebury Language Schools
Warm-up Questions (Pair Work)
- How long have you been studying English? Do you feel that you are improving?
- What’s the best way to learn English?
- What language-learning websites, books, or technology do you find most helpful?
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Follow-up question answers:
- … / It is unique because it requires that students sign a contract not to speak any other languages during their study session.
- True
- People such as professionals, performers, and students take their programs.
- It costs around $10,000 USD. …
- It would be better for beginner students because they are able to make the largest improvement.
- …
Vocabulary answers: 1-i, 2-a, 3-h, 4-k, 5-b, 6-g, 7-e, 8-c, 9-j, 10-f, 11-d
Endnotes:
- [1] https://www.middlebury.edu/language-schools/how-it-works/our-history
- [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV40IEk02o4&t=448s
- [3] https://www.middlebury.edu/language-schools/
- [4] https://www.reddit.com/r/languagelearning/comments/70wfbv/the_ultimate_review_of_middleburys_summer/
- [5] https://carla.umn.edu/immersion/documents/ImmersionResearch_TaraFortune.html#:~:text=Even%20in%20high%2Dperforming%20immersion%20programs%2C%20advancing%20students%27%20second%20language%20proficiency%20beyond%20the%20intermediate%20levels%20remains%20a%20much%20sought%20after%20end%20goal
- [6] https://www.reddit.com/r/languagelearning/comments/70wfbv/the_ultimate_review_of_middleburys_summer/