What should go into an English language lesson?

What should go into an English language lesson?
Every lesson is unique and is made up of different stages. Lessons can focus on grammar, vocabulary, reading or writing.
They may contain listening and speaking activities and concentrate on introducing new language items or on revision. The
actual content of any lesson will depend on what the teacher aims to achieve during the lesson, the students and the
teaching situation. Howe ver there are some ideas that can be considered for every lesson.
Students who are interested in, involved in and enjoy what they are studying tend to make better progress and learn faster.
As teachers, it is important then to provide students with lessons that are not only well-structured but which are also
interesting and enjoyable. Careful thought and preparation will help to achieve this.
When thinking about an English lesson it is useful to keep the following three elements in mind:
These three elements, E. S. A. should be present in every teaching sequence, whatever your teaching point. But what do we
mean by E. S. A.?