Asking for Help
Real-world dialogues and role-plays
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 speaking lesson on "Asking for Help". Includes objective, target vocabulary (Could you help me?, I’m not sure, How do I, Excuse me…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Warm-up (5 min)
Activate prior knowledge: ask students what they already know about asking for help. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the target language for Asking for Help using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.
- Could you help me?
- I’m not sure
- How do I
- Excuse me
- Of course
- No problem
- Thank you
- You’re welcome
Controlled Practice (10 min)
- Matching: words ↔ pictures
- Gap-fill worksheet
- Pronunciation drill of: Could you help me?, I’m not sure, How do I, Excuse me
Freer Practice (12 min)
Pair role-play using the target phrases for Asking for Help. Swap roles after 4 minutes.
Production (10 min)
Mini-presentation or group share: each student/team produces an original example using the target language.
Cool-down & Exit Ticket (3 min)
Each student says/writes one sentence using a target word from today's lesson.
Homework
Reinforcement: complete the Asking for Help worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.