Father’s Day Expressions

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Father’s Day ESL Lesson – Idioms, Expressions & Speaking Activities

This Father’s Day ESL lesson helps students learn and practice English expressions related to fathers and father figures. Students begin by exploring common idioms and phrases about dads in context. Next, they complete a matching activity to connect each expression with its correct definition. To reinforce learning and boost fluency, students write short dialogues using the idioms and take part in guided conversation practice about Father’s Day. This engaging ESL resource is ideal for building vocabulary, developing speaking skills, and celebrating Father’s Day in the classroom.

This lesson comes with:

Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teacher’s notes and an answer key.

Student Version – Perfect for sharing via email for online lessons.

This is suitable for B2-C1 level students, but can also be used with a strong B1 level class.

1 hour +

Why use our Father’s Day ESL Lesson?

Using this Father’s Day ESL lesson in your classroom is a great way to bring real-world relevance and cultural context into English learning. It offers students the chance to explore meaningful vocabulary and expressions that are commonly used when talking about fathers and father figures. By connecting language to a familiar theme, learners become more engaged and motivated to participate. The mix of idioms, matching activities, and personalised speaking tasks encourages critical thinking, creativity, and authentic communication. Whether you’re teaching teens or adults, this lesson adds seasonal variety to your ESL curriculum and helps students build both confidence and fluency while recognising an important day celebrated in many cultures.

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