Vienna: Why Slow Down?
Grammar: Past simple and going to — plans, actions, and advice
A Level 2 English lesson exploring society.
What's in this lesson
A Level 2 (elementary) ESL lesson on society, practising past simple and going to — plans, actions, and advice. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary and discussion questions.
From the reading: Vienna: Why Slow Down?
In 1977, the American singer Billy Joel visited his father in Vienna, Austria. His father had left the USA years before and started a new life in Europe. Joel watched the older people in the city. They moved slowly. They sat in cafés. They were not in a hurry. This surprised him.
Vocabulary
- hurry
- discover
- immediately
- stressed
- failing
- dream
Discussion questions
- What is your favourite song right now?
- Do you ever feel like life is too fast?
- Is it good to plan everything, or should you relax?
Vienna: Why Slow Down?
Grammar: Past simple and going to — plans, actions, and advice
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Full lesson plan with reading, grammar, vocabulary, and discussion.
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