Asking for Permission
Real-world dialogues and role-plays
A complete, ready-to-teach B1 speaking lesson on "Asking for Permission". Includes objective, target vocabulary (Can I, May I, Is it OK if, Could I…), 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 permission. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the target language for Asking for Permission using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.
- Can I
- May I
- Is it OK if
- Could I
- Do you mind
- go ahead
- of course
- not allowed
Controlled Practice (10 min)
- Matching: words ↔ pictures
- Gap-fill worksheet
- Pronunciation drill of: Can I, May I, Is it OK if, Could I
Freer Practice (12 min)
Pair role-play using the target phrases for Asking for Permission. 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 Permission worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.