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Social Media Discussion Lesson | Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2 Speaking, Listening & Communication

£1.50

Develop learners' confidence in speaking, listening and communication with this engaging Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2 discussion lesson. Using the topical question, "Is social media bad for your health?", students explore different viewpoints, justify their opinions and take part in structured pair, group and class discussions. 🧠✨

This ready-to-teach resource encourages learners to communicate clearly, listen respectfully to others and support their ideas with evidence—essential skills for the Functional Skills English Speaking, Listening and Communicating assessment.

✨ What's Included:

  • 📊 Professional teaching PowerPoint

  • 📄 Student discussion worksheet

  • 🤔 Opinion and viewpoint activities

  • 👥 Pair discussion tasks

  • 🗣️ Small-group debate activities

  • 💡 Evidence gathering and note-making tasks

  • ✍️ Opportunities to justify opinions with reasons

  • 🖨️ Ready-to-print, low-prep resources

🎯 Perfect for:

  • 📘 Functional Skills English Level 1

  • 🗣️ Speaking, Listening & Communication assessments

  • 👩‍🏫 Whole-class teaching

  • 👥 Pair and group discussions

  • 📝 Tutor-led intervention sessions

  • 📚 Adult learners and resit students

  • ⭐ PSHE, tutorial or enrichment lessons

❤️ Why Teachers Love It:

  • ✔ Fully supports Functional Skills Speaking, Listening & Communication skills

  • ✔ Uses a relevant, real-world topic learners can relate to

  • ✔ Encourages respectful discussion and active listening

  • ✔ Develops confidence in expressing and justifying opinions

  • ✔ Promotes critical thinking and balanced arguments

  • ✔ Ready to teach with minimal preparation

Throughout the lesson, learners consider both the advantages and disadvantages of social media, evaluate different viewpoints, and take part in structured discussions and debates. Activities encourage students to explain their ideas clearly, respond appropriately to others and use evidence to support their opinions, helping them build the communication skills needed for both everyday life and Functional Skills assessments.

A high-quality, engaging lesson that's perfect for developing confident speakers, active listeners and effective communicators in Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2. 🎯📱💬

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