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C1 First Day Lesson Plan

The First Day Lesson Plan for a C1 English class focuses on building rapport and assessing students' fluency through icebreaker activities, discussions about their goals, and needs assessments. It includes tasks for problem-solving and critical thinking, followed by error correction and vocabulary activation exercises. The plan concludes with setting class expectations and assigning light homework to personalize learning.

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C1 First Day Lesson Plan

The First Day Lesson Plan for a C1 English class focuses on building rapport and assessing students' fluency through icebreaker activities, discussions about their goals, and needs assessments. It includes tasks for problem-solving and critical thinking, followed by error correction and vocabulary activation exercises. The plan concludes with setting class expectations and assigning light homework to personalize learning.

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First Day Lesson Plan - C1 English Class

1. Welcome & Icebreaker Introductions (15-20 mins)

Goal: Build rapport, lower anxiety, start assessing fluency/confidence.

Activity: "Two Truths and a Lie - Advanced Style"

- Each student says three statements about themselves using advanced language (e.g., idioms, phrasal

verbs, or unusual vocabulary).

- Example: "I've backpacked through five countries." / "I once met a celebrity at the airport." / "I can speak

four languages fluently."

- Class guesses the false one and asks follow-up questions.

Teacher Tip: Observe fluency, vocabulary range, interaction style, and confidence.

2. Class Discussion: Why Are You Here? (10-15 mins)

Goal: Discover students' goals and motivations.

Prompt students to discuss:

- Why are you studying English at C1 level?

- What do you find most difficult?

- What kind of real-life situations do you use English for?

Variation: Use a digital whiteboard or Mentimeter if available for anonymous sharing.

3. Needs Assessment Speaking Task (25-30 mins)

Goal: Diagnose speaking level in a natural context.

Task Option 1 - Problem Solving:

- Students work in pairs to create a fictional business: define the type, name, audience, and strategy.

Task Option 2 - Critical Thinking:


First Day Lesson Plan - C1 English Class

- Groups organize a TED Talk: choose 3 speakers and explain their topics.

Teacher Tip: Take notes on errors and strong language use during the task for feedback later.

4. Error Hunt + Language Review (15-20 mins)

Goal: Provide relevant feedback and promote self-correction.

- Write 5-6 incorrect sentences (heard during speaking task) on the board.

- Ask students to correct in pairs, then go over corrections together.

Examples:

- "He suggested me to try yoga."

- "Despite of the traffic, we arrived early."

Encourage advanced corrections and explanations.

5. Vocabulary Brainstorm or Collocation Game (10-15 mins)

Goal: Activate high-level vocabulary.

Option A - Topic Web:

- Choose a theme (e.g., Success, Future, Media).

- Brainstorm collocations, idioms, phrasal verbs, and formal synonyms.

Option B - Collocation Match:

- Prepare cards with verbs (undertake, foster) and nouns (responsibility, alliances).

- Students match them to form advanced collocations.

Teacher Tip: Great for group work or breakout rooms.

6. Class Expectations & Course Overview (10 mins)


First Day Lesson Plan - C1 English Class

Goal: Set the tone for the course.

- Share your expectations (punctuality, respect, participation).

- Ask about their learning preferences (debates, podcasts, academic writing).

- Present a course outline if you have one.

Teacher Tip: Be flexible based on student feedback.

7. Light Homework Assignment

Option A - Mini Presentation:

- Ask students to prepare a 1-2 min talk about a personal passion or opinion.

Option B - Language Diary:

- Students write a short paragraph describing their level, goals, and weaknesses.

Use this to assess writing and personalize your teaching.

Extra Activities / Backups

- Find Someone Who - C1 Style: Students mingle and find others with unique experiences or skills.

- Word of the Day Challenge: Teach an advanced word and challenge students to use it in context next class.

Teacher Tip: Keep these handy in case activities finish early.

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