A2 · Lithuania
Comparatives
Present Simple
Pros & Cons
Vilnius University · 3-lesson mini-module · TBL · SDG 12 · SDG 11
🗣 Language
Comparative adjectives · Present Simple · Adjectives/adverbs · Linking words: because / so / therefore / however
🌍 Eco
Responsible shopping · Product lifecycle · Local vs. imported goods · Packaging and plastic awareness
🤝 Skills
Speaking · Reading · Writing · Listening · Mini-presentation · Critical analysis · AI-enhanced enquiry
🗺️ Warm-up — Map Your Shopping Area (15 min)
Method: Brainstorm · Visual discoveryA2: Describe familiar places · Comparatives
In groups, think about the shops and street markets nearest to your home where your family shops regularly. Add them to the list below and mark them on the plan using the category buttons. Which shop is the most eco-friendly? Which is the closest?
🗺️ Our Neighbourhood Shopping Map
Click a legend button to choose a category · Then click a grid cell to mark it
📋 Our Neighbourhood Shops & Markets (click a tag to remove it):
Add shop names below…
💬 Area Discussion — A2 Comparatives
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"Which shop is the closest to your home?"
✅ A2: "The supermarket is closer to my home than the market." / "The street market is the furthest — we go there only on Saturdays."
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"Which shop is more eco-friendly? Why?"
✅ A2: "The local market is more eco-friendly than the supermarket because the products come from nearby farms."
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"What does your family buy most often?"
✅ Present Simple: "My family usually buys bread, milk, and vegetables." / "We always go to the local market on Saturdays."
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"Compare two shops in your neighbourhood."
✅ A2: "The local bakery is more expensive than the supermarket, but the bread is fresher and the packaging is less wasteful."
👩🏫 Teacher
Collect group area plans (photos or this digital version). Group students into "shop or street clusters" for Lesson 3. Teacher collects photos of student shopping items and places them on a virtual shared map. Ask: "Which cluster of shops is most eco-friendly?"
Collect group area plans (photos or this digital version). Group students into "shop or street clusters" for Lesson 3. Teacher collects photos of student shopping items and places them on a virtual shared map. Ask: "Which cluster of shops is most eco-friendly?"
🔍 Product Anatomy Checklist — Research Your Item (35 min)
Method: PBL · Inquiry-based · AI-enhancedA2: Describe, compare, give reasons
Choose one item your family buys regularly. Use this checklist to investigate it! Take a photo of the item. Answer each question — Yes / No / Not sure. Use the AI prompts below to find more information online.
🔍 PRODUCT ANATOMY CHECKLIST
Investigate your item — answer all 10 questions as carefully as you can!
0/10
Eco-friendly answers given · click Yes / No / Not sure for each question above
🤖 AI Research Prompts — Use These to Find Answers!
💬 "Is [product name] made locally or imported? Where is it made?"
💬 "Is [product name] packaging recyclable? Does it contain single-use plastic?"
💬 "Has [brand name] been tested on animals? Is it cruelty-free?"
💬 "How can I recycle / reuse / repurpose [product name]?"
💬 "What is [product name] made of? List the main materials or ingredients."
💬 "Is there a more eco-friendly alternative to [product name]?"
📝 Language Support — A2 Grammar for Your Research
Comparative Adjectives
more eco-friendly than…
cheaper / less wasteful
the most sustainable option
cheaper / less wasteful
the most sustainable option
Present Simple (Habits)
My family buys this every week.
We never recycle the packaging.
We always use a reusable bag.
We never recycle the packaging.
We always use a reusable bag.
Giving Reasons
It is eco-friendly because…
Therefore, it has a smaller footprint.
Since it is local, it travels less.
Therefore, it has a smaller footprint.
Since it is local, it travels less.
Opinion (A2)
I think this product is good because…
In my opinion, we should…
The most important thing is…
In my opinion, we should…
The most important thing is…
🎤 Mini-Presentation — 3 Minutes (Lesson 2–3)
Method: PBL · CLTA2: Simple direct presentation · Highlight key points
Prepare a 3-minute presentation of your product research. Use the checklist to make sure you cover all the key points. Click each item when it is ready. Use the timer to practise!
🎤 PRESENTATION TIMER & CHECKLIST
Practise your 3-minute presentation. Tick each item as you prepare it!
3:00
Presentation Timer
🏆 CLUSTER VOTE — Most Eco-Friendly Presentation
Listen to all presentations — then vote!
Which presentation was most informative? Which shop/item was most eco-friendly?
💬 A2 Presentation Phrases
Opening
"Today I am going to talk about…"
"My product is…"
"My family buys this because…"
"My product is…"
"My family buys this because…"
Describing
"It is made of / by…"
"It is more / less eco-friendly because…"
"The packaging is / is not recyclable."
"It is more / less eco-friendly because…"
"The packaging is / is not recyclable."
Giving Opinion
"In my opinion…"
"I think we should…"
"The most important thing is…"
"I think we should…"
"The most important thing is…"
Conclusion
"To sum up…"
"One positive thing is… however…"
"We could improve by…"
"One positive thing is… however…"
"We could improve by…"
👩🏫 Teacher
After all cluster presentations, a designated student summarises each cluster's findings: "Which item was most eco-friendly? Which shop had the most responsible products?" Assessment: fluency in rehearsed presentation · accuracy of evidence · quality of composition (name → describe → opinion → reason).
After all cluster presentations, a designated student summarises each cluster's findings: "Which item was most eco-friendly? Which shop had the most responsible products?" Assessment: fluency in rehearsed presentation · accuracy of evidence · quality of composition (name → describe → opinion → reason).
⚖️ Pros & Cons — How Responsibly Do We Shop? (10 min)
Method: Pros & Cons AnalysisA2: Give reasons · Linking words
Pick 2 positive things and 1 thing to improve about your group's shopping habits. Add them below with reasons! Use the grammar box for language support.
✅ 2 Positive Things
Add positive things below…
⚠️ 1 Thing to Improve
Add the one thing to improve…
📋 Our Group Verdict — How responsibly do we shop overall?
Select a verdict below — which best describes your group's shopping habits?
📝 Language for Pros & Cons — A2 Linking Words
Giving Reasons
because it is made locally
since it has no plastic packaging
as it comes from a local farm
since it has no plastic packaging
as it comes from a local farm
Expressing Outcome
so we should change our habits
therefore it is more eco-friendly
as a result it is better for nature
therefore it is more eco-friendly
as a result it is better for nature
Contrast
however it is more expensive
but the packaging is not recyclable
although it tastes better
but the packaging is not recyclable
although it tastes better
Comparing
more eco-friendly than…
less wasteful than…
the most responsible option
less wasteful than…
the most responsible option
🌿 Reflection & Homework — Did This Change Your View? (5 min+)
Method: Critical reflectionA2: Express opinion · Linking words
As a class, reflect on the project. Did it change your view of your family's shopping habits? How much did AI help? Click each card for model answers at A2 level!
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"Did this project make you think differently about shopping?"
✅ A2: "Yes, because I did not know my shampoo was tested on animals. Now I want to find a more ethical brand." / "However, eco-friendly products are more expensive than regular ones — so it is not always easy to change."
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"How did AI help your research? Was it always accurate?"
✅ A2 critical AI literacy: "AI helped me find information more quickly than a regular search." / "However, I had to check some answers because they were not always correct." — AI is a tool, not an oracle!
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"Which shopping habit is the easiest to change? Why?"
✅ A2: "I think using a reusable bag is the easiest change because it is cheap and simple." / "Buying local products is harder since local shops are not always close to our home."
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"If you could give ONE piece of advice to your family, what would it be?"
✅ A2: "I would tell my family to buy fewer products with single-use plastic, because they are worse for the environment than reusable alternatives."
✏️ Homework — Find an Eco-Friendly Business Near Your Home
1️⃣Use the internet to look for businesses in your neighbourhood
2️⃣Find one that is eco-friendly — organic, local, zero-waste, fair trade, or cruelty-free
3️⃣Write 3–5 sentences explaining why it is eco-friendly using comparative adjectives
4️⃣Share: "I found [name] because it is more eco-friendly than regular shops — it sells only local products and uses no plastic packaging."
🤖 AI Prompts for Homework
💬 "Find eco-friendly shops in [city/neighbourhood] Lithuania."
💬 "What makes a business eco-friendly? Give me a simple checklist."
💬 "Compare [shop A] and [shop B] — which is more sustainable?"