Making Pancakes
somdn_product_pageThis free Pancake Day ESL lesson is a practical, engaging activity designed for A1+/A2 learners. Using the theme of Pancake Day — also known as Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday — students practise sequencing, vocabulary, and structured speaking in a clear, accessible way.
This activity works well as a seasonal Mardi Gras ESL lesson, but it can also be used any time of year when teaching food, instructions, or process language.
This lesson comes with:
Fillable Fields – This worksheet can be completed digitally or printed.
Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teacher’s notes and an answer key.
Student Version – Perfect for sharing via email for online lessons.
This is most suited to A2-level students, but can also be used with strong A1 classes and at B1 for fluency/revision.
30 mins +
What Students Do
Students begin by discussing Pancake Day traditions and their own experiences with pancakes. They answer guided questions about ingredients, cooking, and favourite toppings, building confidence with everyday food vocabulary.
They then:
- Match key cooking verbs to images
- Put the steps of a pancake recipe into the correct order
- Describe the process step-by-step in pairs or small groups
The sequencing task encourages learners to organise ideas logically and use clear instruction language. This makes it a focused recipe lesson plan ESL teachers can use to practise ordering information and developing speaking fluency.
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