Lessons
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Inside the Narcissist’s Mind – ESL Lesson Plan
Dive into the fascinating world of narcissism, from the ancient Greek myth of Narcissus to modern psychology! Inspired by the TED-Ed video on YouTube, this lesson helps students explore personality traits, toxic friendships, and the impact of self-obsession in everyday life. Through engaging activities, students will: Fun, thought-provoking, and interactive – this lesson makes psychology…
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Out-Sleeping Sleeping Beauty – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring curiosity and engagement into your classroom with this unique lesson on the mysterious Sleeping Beauty Syndrome! Students will explore an accessible, well-researched text from Healthline: Medical information and health advice you can trust. and watch an insightful video from the Inside Out YouTube channel, giving them both a scientific and real-world perspective. This lesson…
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Can You Trust Your Memory? – ESL Lesson Plan
What if your own memory betrayed you? This 90-minute lesson dives into the fascinating world of false memories, wrongful convictions, and the surprising science behind how our brains rewrite the past. Inspired by Elizabeth Loftus’s eye-opening TEDx talk, your students will question whether memory can ever truly be trusted. Students will: Perfect for upper-intermediate to…
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The Secret to a Happy and Healthy Life – ESL Lesson Plan
Unlock the keys to lasting happiness and wellbeing with this engaging lesson plan inspired by Robert Waldinger’s TEDx talk “What Makes a Good Life?”. Perfect for B2–C1 English learners, this 60–90 minute lesson combines thought-provoking discussion, vocabulary building, and video comprehension activities to explore what truly matters in life. Students will: Ideal for teachers seeking…
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Inside the Procrastinator’s Mind – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring laughter and insight into your classroom with this engaging lesson inspired by ideas shared in Tim Urban’s famous TED Talk. Students explore the hilarious world of the Instant Gratification Monkey, the Panic Monster, and the challenges of procrastination while building essential listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Through vocabulary practice, comprehension tasks, discussion questions,…
