In this Upper-Intermediate ESL lesson, students will examine why people often perceive others as happier than themselves, exploring cognitive biases and social media’s influence. They’ll enhance English skills by learning new vocabulary.
Warm-Up
Students will reveal the hints to guess the final word.
Video
Students will watch a short video titled “The Secrets of Other People’s Relationships.” After watching, students will answer questions to check for comprehension.
Exercises
Students will match given words with their synonyms in the text.
Reading
Students will read a short text about social perceptions and answer questions about the text.
Discussion
By the end of the lesson, students will fill in the blanks with the correct verbs. They will discuss the revealed message with the teacher.
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