Commonwealth Games 2026: ESL Reading & Speaking for A2-B1 Teens

The Commonwealth Games are happening right now in Glasgow, Scotland! Turn your students’ interest in sport into real English practice with this zero-prep lesson for A2-B1 teens.

This ready-to-use lesson gets students reading, speaking, and thinking about one of the biggest multi-sport events in the world - while practising the Present Perfect tense in context.

What’s inside (slides + teacher’s guide)

Warm-up - personal questions about sport and the Commonwealth Games

Vocabulary - key terms with definitions

Reading - short text about the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Comprehension - questions to check understanding

Grammar - Present Perfect: explanation + practice sentences

Speaking Cards - discussion questions for pair or group work

Creative Task - write a short sports article

Debate - Should the Commonwealth Games continue?

Wrap-up - reflection questions

Why teachers love it

100% up-to-date - based on real facts about the 2026 Games happening NOW

Speaking-first - discussion cards, debate, and personalised opinions

Integrated skills - reading, vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking

Grammar in context - Present Perfect applied to real sporting news

Zero prep - just open and teach (print or screen-share)

Level & details

Level: A2-B1 (Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate)

Age: 11-17

Time: 60-90 minutes (flexible)

Format: PDF + Google Slides / PowerPoint

Last updated: July 2026

Perfect for

ESL/EFL teachers who want high-interest, no-prep lessons

Teens who love sport - they’ll actually want to talk

Summer schools, end-of-term, or anytime you need engaging content

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