Summary
This 60-minute ESL lesson for B2 learners explores Earworms: understanding and discussing involuntary musical imagery 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.
- Warm-up — Discussion questions to activate what you already know about the topic.
- Watch — Watch the video and note the main arguments and examples.
- Comprehension — Answer questions to check your understanding of the main ideas and supporting details.
- Vocabulary — Learn key words and expressions from the video, with definitions and usage notes.
- True / False — Test your detailed understanding — decide if each statement matches the source.
- 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 on a loop — to repeat continuously in your mind.
- A catchy melody — a tune that is pleasing, easy to remember, and often makes you want to sing it.
- To crop up — to appear or happen unexpectedly.
- To hum a tune — to sing a song with your lips closed, without pronouncing the words.
- To drive someone mad/crazy — to annoy or irritate someone very much.
Grammar
This lesson includes a grammar focus with clear explanations and practice exercises.
