-ed / -ing Adjectives · B1 · Bored? That's Interesting! | No-Prep ESL Grammar Lesson

A ready-to-teach B1 grammar lesson on -ed and -ing adjectives, built around the surprising science of boredom.

Students say how they'd feel in real-life situations, read a short article on the science of boredom, and discover the rule: -ed for the feeling, -ing for the cause. They race in teams, interview each other on a "Boring or brilliant?" radio show and survey the class.

What's inside (one PDF):

• 12 colourful slides to project, with answer keys straight after each activity
• 4-page A4 exercise sheet: teacher's notes, answer key and a 2-page student worksheet
• Situations warm-up, guided discovery, team race, radio-show role-play and class survey
• Easier and Harder options, plus an exit ticket and free homework links

Level: B1 · Time: 60–75 minutes · Prep: none. Print, project and teach.

Facts are sourced, with full references.

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