Expectations change…

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – cultivate quality of life terminology through thought-provoking discussions about life satisfaction factors and engaging in activities that explore well-being concepts across different contexts;
• – strengthen comprehension and analytical abilities by watching a video featuring diverse age perspectives on life improvement and reading informative texts about how quality of life factors evolve over time;
• – enhance speaking and critical thinking skills through structured discussion questions designed to improve verbal expression and participating in quote-based conversations that encourage deeper reflection on personal and societal well-being.

In this C2 ESL lesson plan, we’ll focus on expanding vocabulary related to the concept of quality of life.

Warm-Up
We start with thought-provoking questions to spark a discussion on what constitutes a high quality of life.

Video
We’ll watch a video titled “70 People Ages 5-75 Answer: What Would Improve the Quality of Your Life?” After viewing, we’ll engage in a discussion using specific questions designed to enhance speaking skills.

Exercises
Participants will take part in activities centered on the theme of quality of life.

Reading
We’ll provide a short, informative text about how factors affecting quality of life change over time. This will be followed by questions to delve into the main ideas and themes, aimed at improving reading comprehension.

Discussion
The lesson concludes with a discussion centered on a famous quote, encouraging deeper reflection and understanding.