The Rise of Third Places

Short overview of the lesson:

• Discuss questions.
• Talk about the meaning of the ‘third place’ and look at examples.
• Categorise what makes third places enjoyable (atmosphere, facilities, activities).
• Watch two short videos about different third places.
• Share your opinions and compare the places from the videos.
• Learn and practise phrases for expressing preferences.
• Play the ‘Real or Not’ game to discover unusual third places.
• Discuss which places you’d rather visit and why.
• Design and present your own perfect third place.
• Complete optional follow-up tasks for extra practice.