Video meetings: using adverbs of frequency

Summary

This 90-minute ESL lesson for B1 learners explores Video meetings: using adverbs of frequency through a real article. Across 10 interactive exercises, you'll develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, practical communication, speaking skills — all built around authentic English content.

What you'll practise:

• 5 key vocabulary items with definitions and usage notes
• Grammar focus: adverbs of frequency with examples and practice
• Real-world phrases for managing a video meeting
• Gap-fill and cloze exercises to test vocabulary in context
• Matching exercise to connect terms with their meanings
• Error correction to sharpen grammar awareness

Lesson activities (10 exercises)

Each exercise builds on the previous one. Work through them in order for the best learning experience.

1. Warm-up — Discussion questions to activate what you already know about the topic.
2. Comprehension — Answer questions to check your understanding of the main ideas and supporting details.
3. Vocabulary — Learn key words and expressions from the article, with definitions and usage notes.
4. Fill the gaps — Complete sentences with the correct vocabulary. Drag and drop or type your answers.
5. Grammar — Study adverbs of frequency — explanation, examples, and key rules.
6. Error correction — Find and fix the mistake in each sentence — a great grammar workout.
7. Practical English — Learn phrases for managing a video meeting — ready to use in real conversations.
8. Matching — Connect words, phrases, or concepts to their correct counterparts.
9. Discussion — Reflect on the topic and share your opinions using the language you've learned.

Vocabulary

This lesson introduces 5 key terms drawn directly from the article:

• To share your screen — to show the other people in the meeting what is on your computer screen.
• You're breaking up — a phrase used when someone's audio or video is unclear because of a bad internet connection.
• To have a stable connection — to have a reliable and strong internet signal that doesn't stop or fail.
• To get cut off — to be suddenly disconnected from a phone call or video meeting, usually because of a technical problem.
• Let's wrap up — a phrase used to signal that it's time to finish a meeting or discussion.

Grammar

This lesson focuses on adverbs of frequency.

Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens. We use them to talk about routines and habits, like how often you have video meetings. Their position in a sentence is very important.

Examples from the lesson:

• I usually check my microphone before a meeting starts. — The adverb ('usually') goes before the main verb ('check').
• My internet connection is sometimes unstable during calls. — The adverb ('sometimes') goes after the verb 'to be' ('is').
• I have never been in a video meeting with more than 50 people. — The adverb ('never') goes between the auxiliary verb ('have') and the main verb ('been').

Key rules:

• Adverbs of frequency go before the main verb.
• They go after the verb 'to be' (am, is, are, was, were).
• They go between an auxiliary verb (e.g., have, will, can) and the main verb.

Practical English

managing a video meeting

Here are some practical phrases for when you are in a video meeting. Use them to solve common technical problems and manage the conversation.

Phrases you'll learn:

• "'Sorry, could you say that last part again?'" — to ask someone to repeat something you didn't hear clearly.
• "'Can everyone see my screen okay?'" — to confirm that your screen share is working for all participants.
• "'I think there's a bit of a delay.'" — to politely point out that the audio and video are not synchronized.
• "'Sorry to jump in, but I have a quick question.'" — to politely interrupt the speaker to ask for clarification or add a point.
• "'It looks like Maria's screen has frozen.'" — to inform the group that one person is having a technical problem with their video.