A1–A2 ESL lesson on would like, invitations, suggestions, and everyday English speaking practice.

Students learn how to use would like + noun and would like + infinitive to talk about what they want and what they would like to do. They also practice common invitation and suggestion phrases such as Would you like to…?, Do you want to…?, Let’s…, How about…?, and Why don’t we…?

It’s a fantastic lesson for beginners who want to sound more natural in everyday conversations while developing confidence in making plans, giving invitations, and expressing preferences.

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lesson overview

This A1–A2 ESL lesson on “Would You Like To…?” helps students make invitations, respond to suggestions, and talk about their preferences using one of the most useful structures in everyday English. Through practical speaking activities, role-plays, and personalized discussions, learners build confidence using polite language in real-life social situations. The lesson goes beyond simple grammar practice and gives students plenty of opportunities to interact. Learners invite classmates to activities, accept or decline invitations politely, discuss travel plans, hobbies, food, and entertainment, and participate in fun speaking activities that encourage natural communication. The user-friendly digital format allows easy navigation in presentation mode with just a click of the spacebar, requiring no additional software.

Target Audience:

  • Level: A1-A2 (Elementary – Pre-intermediate)
  • Best for: Adults, teens, older kids

Content Breakdown:

  • Warm-Up Preferences Discussion
  • Grammar Focus: Would Like vs. Would Like To
  • Fill-in-the-Gap Exercises
  • Sentence Completion Practice
  • Invitation & Suggestion Responses Activity
  • Useful Expressions for Invitations
  • Role-Play Scenarios
  • Find Someone Who… Speaking Activity
  • Would You Like It? Discussion Activity
  • Personalized Speaking Questions

HOMEWORK (Extra Language Immersion):

Watch & Reflect 

For homework, students watch a short clip from Friends and answer comprehension and discussion questions about invitations, social plans, and saying “yes” or “no” politely.