Summary
This ESL lesson for B2 English students explores Gratitude and psychology. Using a real video as the basis for discussion, students develop reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills across a 90-minute class.
The grammar focus is Prepositions in Wh-Questions (Formal vs. Informal). Key vocabulary includes potent (adjective), virtue (noun), genuine (adjective) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You need to thank someone for their help, a gift, or their kindness. The way you say it can depend on how formal the situation is and how significant the action was..
Activities
- A warm-up discussion to activate prior knowledge and get students thinking about the topic before watching or reading.
- Comprehension exercises based on the video to check understanding of the main ideas and key details.
- A grammar focus on Prepositions in Wh-Questions (Formal vs. Informal). In English, wh-questions that need a preposition can be formed in two ways. The formal way is to place the preposition before the question word (e.
- Vocabulary expansion with advanced expressions related to Gratitude and psychology not found in the source material.
- Practical English phrases for You need to thank someone for their help, a gift, or their kindness. The way you say it can depend on how formal the situation is and how significant the action was., with exercises to practise using them naturally.
- A speaking task where students role-play a real-world scenario, applying vocabulary and phrases from the lesson.
Vocabulary focus
The vocabulary section introduces B2-level words and phrases related to Gratitude and psychology. Key terms include potent (adjective), virtue (noun), genuine (adjective), deity (noun), imbue (verb). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on Prepositions in Wh-Questions (Formal vs. Informal). In English, wh-questions that need a preposition can be formed in two ways. The formal way is to place the preposition before the question word (e.
