Used to / Would · B1 · Christmas in Germany | No-Prep ESL Grammar Lesson
A ready-to-teach B1 grammar lesson on used to and would, built around Christmas in Germany.
Students read a fictional interview with a grandmother in Nuremberg about Advent calendars, St Nikolaus, Christmas markets and how Christmas has changed. They discover the rules of used to, would and the past simple, race in teams, then talk about celebrations in their own countries.
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
- Lead-in quiz, guided discovery, team race, role-play and "find someone who" mingle
- Easier and Harder options, plus an exit ticket and free homework links
Level: B1 · Time: 60–70 minutes · Prep: none. Print, project and teach.
Inclusive: students can talk about any celebration, not just Christmas. Facts are sourced and referenced.
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