Lifestyle ESL lesson plans

For ESL teachers exploring lifestyle and culture, our video-based lesson plans provide a comprehensive approach to discussing a variety of engaging topics. Each lesson covers aspects such as alternative lifestyles, travel experiences, urban and rural living, digital nomadism, celebrations and traditions, and hobbies and leisure activities. These lessons are designed to keep students engaged while encouraging them to share and discuss their personal experiences.

all our worksheets about lifestyle and culture

a photo of a beauty salon and a slogan "what's your favourite beauty treatment?"

Vocabulary: beauty treatments, parts of the face, skin issues
Reading: skin typesand skincare tips
Speaking: conversation questions, role-plays, evaluating tips

2:09

a photo of fireworks and a slogan "who was guy fawkes?"

Vocabulary: plot, conspiracy, to hunt down, confess, bonfire, cellar, blast, gunpowder
Video: Who was Guy Fawkes
Vocabulary: Bonfire Night food

4:15

a photo reading "world record" and a slogan "Guinness world records"

Vocabulary: collocations with “record” (set a record, hold a record, break a record, beat a record, on record)
Vocabulary: adjectives to describe records (e.g. silly, weird, impressive, ridiculous, jaw-dropping)
Grammar: superlatives

6:21

a photo of diwali, and a slogan "learn more about diwali!"

Vocabulary: to scare away (drive away) evil spirits, to welcome guests, to bring good luck, to light lamps, to exchange gifts, to share a feast, to commemorate the festival
Word formation: dark-darkness, symbol-symbolize, positive-positivity, art-artistic, greet-greeting
Video: What is Diwali?

4:25

a photo with the word "mystery", and a slogan "top 10 fascinating unsolved mysteries"

Vocabulary: cold case, unexplained events, urban legend, unidentified men, hoax, to debunk, manhunt, hijacking
Functional language: speculating and theorizing
Speaking: supernatural and paranormal activity, unsolved mysteries, conspiracy theories, true crime

8:00

a person writing "i'm a lefty", and a slogan: idioms with "hand"

Vocabulary: idioms with “hand” (give a hand, in safe hands, caught red-handed, out of hand, my hands are tied
Video: Ted talk “Why are some people left-handed”
Speaking: conversation questions, discussing common beliefs, how easy or difficult it is to do different activities with your non-dominant hand

 

5:07

a photo of a comic colelction, and a slogan "why do we like to colect things?"

Vocabulary: expressions related to collecting (trasure trove, prized possession, hard to come by, a rare gem, declutter, hoard)
Video: “Hobby or hoarding: The psychology behind the drive to collect”
Speaking: collecting items, the collectibles market, investing in collectibles

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Lifestyle-Focused ESL Lessons

Try out The English Flows’ lesson plans related to lifestyle and culture if you are an ESL teacher whose students are:

  • Individuals interested in broadening their cultural awareness and understanding of different lifestyles, which can make language learning more meaningful and enjoyable.
  • Individuals who have recently moved to a new country and need to understand local customs, social norms, and everyday practices to better integrate into their new environment.
  • Professionals Relocating for Work: Employees moving to an English-speaking country for work who need to navigate cultural differences and understand local customs in both personal and professional contexts.
  • International Students: Students studying abroad who want to learn more about the culture of their host country, enhance their social interactions, and adapt more easily to the local lifestyle.
  • Travel Enthusiasts: Learners who are interested in global cultures and lifestyles and want to prepare for travel or cultural exchanges by improving their understanding of different ways of life.

Each ESL lesson plan is 5-8 pages long, and is designed to explore lifestyle and cultural topics in depth. These subjects are highly relatable and promote cultural awareness. Topics such as alternative lifestyles, travel, cultural traditions, and leisure activities offer numerous opportunities for meaningful language practice and interaction.

Every lesson plan includes

Pre-class online activities
(Free)

In-class activities
(For Full members)

After class: Additional resources
(Free)