B2

Sleep science: discussing cause and effect

Sleep science — a B2 English lesson. Practise expressing cause and effect and expand vocabulary around health, caffeine, and alcohol.

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Contents

Summary

This 60-minute ESL lesson for B2 learners explores Sleep science: discussing cause and effect through a real video. Across 6 interactive exercises, you'll develop listening comprehension, vocabulary, speaking skills — all built around authentic English content.

What you'll practise:

  • 5 key vocabulary items with definitions and usage notes

Lesson activities (6 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. Watch — Watch the video and note the main arguments and examples.
  3. Comprehension — Answer questions to check your understanding of the main ideas and supporting details.
  4. Vocabulary — Learn key words and expressions from the video, with definitions and usage notes.
  5. True / False — Test your detailed understanding — decide if each statement matches the source.
  6. 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 video:

  • To be wired — to be unusually energetic, alert, or tense, often from consuming a stimulant like caffeine.
  • To wear off — for the effects of something (like medicine, a drink, or a feeling) to gradually decrease and disappear.
  • To toss and turn — to move around restlessly in bed because you are unable to sleep.
  • A light sleeper — a person who is easily woken up by noise or other disturbances.
  • To knock someone out — to cause someone to fall asleep very quickly and deeply.

Grammar

This lesson includes a grammar focus with clear explanations and practice exercises.