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Connecting the Dots: Lessons from Steve Jobs – ESL Lesson Plan

Bring real inspiration into your classroom! This lesson uses Steve Jobs’ iconic Stanford speech to teach English while motivating students to think big about life, failure, and following their passions.

What your students will get:

  • Better listening skills – follow Jobs’ stories and pick up main ideas
  • New vocabulary – key words like gut feeling, calligraphy, terminal
  • Speaking confidence – discuss life lessons, success, and failure
  • Creative writing – craft their own short inspirational speech
  • Critical thinking – connect Jobs’ lessons to their own goals

Perfect for intermediate to advanced learners who want a fun, inspiring, and practical English lesson that sticks.

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