The man who walked across Antarctica: Reported Speech

This lesson follows Colin O’Brady’s solo journey across Antarctica, one of the coldest and harshest places on Earth. Students practice Reported Speech, learning how to shift verb tenses and time expressions while retelling explorer quotes and survival experiences.

🔹 Grammar focus:
Learners study the rules of Reported Speech, including tense changes (Present → Past, Past Simple → Past Perfect, Will → Would, Must → Had to). They also practice transforming direct quotes into reported sentences with correct time phrase adjustments.

🔹 Vocabulary practice:
Essential terms include expedition, trek, sled, snowstorm, blizzard, survival skills, supplies, endurance. These words help students talk about extreme journeys, exploration, and resilience.

🔹 Interactive activities:
Students complete grammar gap-fills, rewrite explorer quotes, listen to survival stories, and engage in role-play discussions. Critical thinking tasks encourage them to reflect on danger, equipment, and survival strategies in Antarctica.

🔹 Ready-to-use ESL lesson plan:
This english lesson plan is designed for teaching ESL to adults, with integrated ESL materials for adults. Teachers save preparation time while offering engaging tasks that combine grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and speaking.