Prepare your students for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary Speaking exam with this fun Thanksgiving-themed ESL lesson.

Designed for Thanksgiving, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, this ready-to-teach lesson follows the structure of the B1 Preliminary Speaking exam while giving students plenty of opportunities to talk about food, family and celebrations. No previous knowledge of Thanksgiving is needed.

Students practise answering personal questions, describing Thanksgiving pictures, discussing options and making decisions, and expressing their opinions on topics related to special days and family celebrations.

In this lesson, students will:

• Practise all four parts of the B1 Preliminary Speaking exam

• Review useful Thanksgiving vocabulary

• Describe and discuss Thanksgiving-themed photographs

• Express and justify opinions on special days and family celebrations

Perfect for B1 adult and teenage learners preparing for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) exam, this low-prep lesson combines focused exam practice with a cosy Thanksgiving theme.