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The Déjà Vu Effect: Science or Mystery? – ESL Lesson Plan

Ever had that weird feeling that you’ve been somewhere before? Your students probably have too – and they’ll love diving into the mystery of déjà vu in this lesson! Inspired by a fascinating BBC Ideas YouTube video, this plan combines science, mystery, and pop culture to keep learners hooked from start to finish.

Students will:

  • Crack tricky vocabulary like eerie, uncanny, and blip through interactive tasks.
  • Watch the BBC video and answer gist + detail questions that test their memory (ironic, right?).
  • Read a short story where the world seems to repeat itself and put the strange events in order.
  • Debate whether déjà vu is just a brain blip… or proof of parallel universes.
  • End on a high with a hilarious gap-fill activity using Beyoncé’s “Déjà Vu” (sorry Jay-Z, you’re cut).

Perfect for B2 (Upper-Intermediate) learners, this lesson is equal parts mysterious, thought-provoking, and fun – guaranteed to leave your students wondering: “Haven’t we done this before?”

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