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Intermediate ESL lesson on politics. Help students build vocabulary & speaking skills through engaging readings & discussions on political action.

This ready-to-use resource helps intermediate-level students expand their vocabulary, improve speaking fluency, and develop critical thinking skills around the theme of political action and social change. The lesson begins with a warm-up mind map activity and a vocabulary-matching exercise focused on common political verbs and collocations (e.g., “vote in elections”, “sign a petition”, “join a union”).

Students then engage in rich discussion questions to personalize the topic, followed by a powerful reading and speaking activity based on four real-world examples of grassroots political action - from Kenya to Chile to Iceland. These texts promote group reading, summarizing, and collaborative reflection.

Includes:

Vocabulary and speaking practice

Four inspiring reading texts on political activism

Comprehension and discussion prompts

A vocabulary game

Final reflection activity

Full answer key included

Perfect for adult ESL, citizenship classes, or any intermediate learners developing the language to talk about civic participation, rights, and global awareness. This lesson fits well into topics like citizenship, community, or global issues.