Title: Introduction to “There is/There are” - Flats and Houses

Objective: By the end of this lesson, foreign beginners will be able to use the phrases “There is” and “There are” correctly to describe the presence of flats and houses.

Lesson Plan:

1. Warm-up (5 minutes):
   • Greet the students and introduce yourself.
   • Ask the students if they have ever visited or lived in a flat or a house.
   • Encourage them to share their experiences briefly.
2. Introduction to “There is/There are” (10 minutes):
   • Write the phrases “There is” and “There are” on the board.
   • Explain that “There is” is used when we talk about one thing, and “There are” is used when we talk about more than one thing.
   • Provide examples using objects in the classroom, such as “There is a pen on the desk” and “There are books on the shelf.”
   • Emphasize the use of “is” with singular nouns and “are” with plural nouns.
3. Vocabulary Practice (15 minutes):
   • Introduce a list of vocabulary related to flats and houses, such as bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, balcony, garden, etc.
   • Show pictures or flashcards of different types of flats and houses.
   • Ask the students to identify the objects in the pictures using “There is” or “There are” correctly.
   • Encourage the students to form complete sentences, e.g., “There is a bedroom in the flat” or “There are two bathrooms in the house.”
4. Guided Practice (15 minutes):
   • Provide a worksheet with descriptions of different flats and houses.
   • In pairs or small groups, ask the students to read the descriptions and fill in the blanks with “There is” or “There are” based on the given information.
   • Monitor their progress and provide assistance as needed.
5. Speaking Activity (10 minutes):
   • Divide the students into pairs.
   • Give each pair a set of picture cards representing different flats and houses.
   • Ask the students to take turns describing the pictures to their partners using “There is” and “There are.”
   • Encourage them to ask follow-up questions, e.g., “Are there any trees in the garden?” or “Is there a balcony in the flat?”
6. Wrap-up and Review (5 minutes):
   • Recap the lesson by asking a few students to share their favorite description from the speaking activity.
   • Review the correct usage of “There is” and “There are” with the whole class.
   • Answer any questions the students may have.
7. Homework (optional):
   • Assign a short writing task where students describe their dream flat or house using “There is” and “There are.”

Note: Adjust the timing of each activity based on the pace and needs of the students.