Selling the Eiffel Tower – Gerunds vs. Infinitives

This lesson explores the fascinating case of selling the Eiffel Tower as a way to practice gerunds and infinitives in real-life contexts. Students improve their grammar, enrich vocabulary, and develop critical thinking through interactive activities.

🔹 Grammar focus:
Learners study how to use gerunds (enjoy, suggest, admit) and infinitives (want, need, decide) correctly. They complete gap-fills, matching, and sentence-rewriting tasks.

🔹 Vocabulary practice:
Key terms include scam, con artist, negotiate, convince, sign a deal, fake documents, trick. Students practice applying them in sentences and discussions.

🔹 Speaking & discussion:
Through debates and role-plays, learners discuss famous scams, how people get tricked, and strategies for protecting themselves. They practice expressing opinions, giving advice, and building arguments.

🔹 Ready-to-use ESL lesson plan:
Designed for ESL adults, this lesson combines grammar, vocabulary, reading, and speaking. It balances accuracy with fluency and is ideal for lesson plans for English teachers looking for engaging content.