Winter Olympics
- Jan 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 8
ESL Lesson Plan Winter Olympics B1 introduces B1 learners to the history, values, and sports of the Winter Olympic Games through engaging reading, vocabulary, and speaking activities. Students explore key topics such as the origins of the Olympic Games, the meaning of the Olympic symbols, the Winter and Paralympic Games, and the upcoming Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympics.
📁B1 ⏱️90 min 📄 21 slides
Skills and outcomes:
Expanding vocabulary related to winter sports and the Olympics.
Describing actions, emotions, and important moments.
Discussing team vs individual sports.
Vocabulary
Olympic Sports
Alpine Skiing
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Cross-Country Skiing
Curling
Figure Skating
Freestyle Skiing
Ice Hockey
Luge
Nordic Combined
Ski Jumping
Ski Mountaineering
Skeleton
Snowboarding
Speed Skating
Paralympic Sports
Para Alpine Skiing
Para Biathlon
Para Cross-Country Skiing
Para Ice Hockey
Para Snowboarding
Wheelchair Curling
Lesson plan
Warm-up
Students discuss their experience with the Olympic Games and winter sports.
Quiz: Olympic Knowledge
Learners answer multiple-choice questions about Olympic history and values.
Transcript
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Winter Olympic Sports Vocabulary
Matching sports to pictures and identifying different Olympic and Paralympic disciplines.
Emoji Challenge
Learners guess sports using emoji clues.
Reading: Milano–Cortina 2026 & Mascots
Students read factual texts about the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, host cities, and mascots Tina and Milo.
Video Task: 100 Years of Winter Olympics
Learners watch a short video and say which winter sport they would like to try, giving simple reasons.
Describe the Moment
Students describe iconic Winter Olympic moments, focusing on what the athletes are doing, how they feel, and why the moment is important.
Creative Task: Cheer for Your Team!
Learners create a poster to support an Olympic team, including country, sport, colours, and positive words or phrases.
Discussion: Team vs Individual Sports
Students express opinions using agree/disagree language and discuss advantages and disadvantages of team and individual sports.
Think & Reflect
Learners complete sentence starters to reflect on the Olympic Games, sports, and values.