Household Chores
This household chores ESL lesson combines home vocabulary with present simple questions and adverbs of frequency. Students mime chores, interview a partner and practise always, sometimes and never when describing responsibilities. They write a family chore list and roleplay a realistic conversation about who does each task.
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Lesson format
2 × 45 minutes
Level
Pre-Intermediate
Age group
Ages 10–13
Main focus
Speaking first
What students will learn
Lesson flow
Students answer 'Do you do the dishes?' by running to corners, mime chores from GIFs saying 'He is vacuuming,' and interview a partner about who does what at home. The second lesson practises adverbs of frequency (always, sometimes, never), writes a chore list describing family roles, and roleplays a family chore conversation.
Target language
- • 'Do you do the dishes?'
- • 'Who cleans at home?'
- • Adverbs of frequency
- • Present simple for habits
Key vocabulary
- vacuuming
- washing
- ironing
- cooking
- tidying
- recycling
- gardening
- fair
- chores
- responsibility
Speaking questions students answer
- • Do you do the dishes?
- • Who cooks in your house?
- • How often do you make your bed?
- • Do you vacuum?
- • Who does the shopping?
Recommended teaching contexts
Why this lesson works
The lesson follows a clear progression: Answer "Do you do this?" in a corners game, ask who does each chore at home, write a chore list and roleplay a family chat. Teachers can open the materials and start immediately, while students move from supported vocabulary practice to purposeful spoken English.