Living Like the Rich

This Advanced ESL lesson explores the complex realities of extreme wealth, examining how money creates both opportunities and unique challenges like isolation, trust issues, and distorted relationships.

Warm-up:

The lesson begins with a discussion of introductory questions about wealthy lifestyles.

Video:

Students watch a video: “Inside The Exclusive Club For The World’s Wealthiest People.” They then choose which topics were mentioned in the video.

Exercises:

The vocabulary section strengthens students’ language skills through synonym matching and verb-focused gap-fill exercises. Students practice using new vocabulary in context through structured activities.

Reading:

During this section, students analyze a text about the life of the rich. They answer in-depth questions designed to promote critical thinking and demonstrate understanding of complex ideas.

Discussion: 

Students discuss different scenarios and suggest appropriate responses.