Why we worry

This C2 ESL lesson aims to inspire students to reevaluate their perspectives on the habit of worrying excessively.

Warm-Up 

We’ll kick off with a lively task where students use chosen words to describe the renowned painting “The Scream.”

Video 

Next up, we’ll watch a video titled “Why We Worry All the Time and How to Cope.” Post-viewing, we’ll dive into a discussion focused on the video’s key points, exploring their relevance to personal experiences and boosting conversation skills.

Exercises 

Students will do a word-matching activity, namely linking adjectives to different problem-solving methods. Additionally, they will create stories centered around specific themes using a set of words.

Reading 

We’ll move on to reading a brief article about the nature of worrying, followed by a discussion on its main ideas and themes to enhance reading comprehension and invite personal insights.

Discussion 

The lesson concludes with a creative word cloud activity, where students will share thoughts and key learnings from the lesson.