Intensifiers (very, really, so, too)
somdn_product_pageThis intensifiers exercises resource helps A1/A2 learners understand and use very, really, so, and too through an engaging summer-themed lesson. Students complete vocabulary activities, reading tasks, grammar practice, and speaking activities while learning how to express different degrees of intensity in English.
Level: A1/A2
Time: 75 minutes+
This lesson comes with:
Fillable Fields – This digital worksheet can be completed online or printed.
Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teacher’s notes and an answer key.
Student Version – Ideal for sharing via email for online lessons.
Overview of Intensifiers Exercises
1. Summer Vocabulary
Students begin by matching useful summer vocabulary to pictures before reading the first short text about summer activities.
2. Reading in Context
Students read two short texts about summertime activities, including going to the beach, having barbecues, camping, swimming, hiking, and sitting around a campfire. They answer comprehension questions and see the target language in context.
3. Very, Really, and So
Students focus on examples from the readings before learning how very, really, and so are used to make adjectives and adverbs stronger. The lesson also introduces the use of really before verbs such as like, love, want, enjoy, hate, and miss.
4. Too
Students learn how too is used with adjectives and adverbs to show that something is excessive, more than we want, or more than is necessary.
5. Grammar and Speaking Practice
Students complete controlled grammar exercises before discussing summer-related questions in pairs or small groups. They are encouraged to use very, really, so, and too in their answers.
Skills Developed
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar accuracy
- Summer vocabulary development
- Speaking fluency
- Pronunciation and intonation awareness
Lesson Objectives
- Understand the meaning and use of very, really, so, and too
- Recognise differences in intensity and meaning
- Use intensifiers with adjectives, adverbs, and selected verbs
- Talk about summer activities, weather, holidays, and food using the target language
Try this ESL Intensifiers Worksheet in Class Today!
Help your students build confidence using common English intensifiers through a clear, engaging summer-themed lesson.
Note: This lesson includes printable and fillable field worksheets. For best results, we recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader for digital completion or printing.
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