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

thanksgiving harvest with pumpkins, corn, wheat and a slogan - how is thanksgiving celebrated?

Vocabulary: festivals and celebrations
Vocabulary: Thanksgiving dishes
Functional language: ways to say “thank you” and “you are welcome”

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a tag reading black friday sale and a slogan - how to grab the best bargains

Vocabulary: deals and discounts (early bird, bundle, coupon)
Phrasal verbs: shop around, ramp up, get carried away
Idioms: window-shop, splash the cash, a steal

3:48

a binder called retirement plan with glasses, pen and a calculator and a slogan - do you have a retirment plan?

Vocabulary: collocations about retirement
Video: What is the FIRE movement
Speaking: Conversation questions, debate

3:56

a world map with a passport and a camera and a slogan - why do people enjoy dark tourism?

Vocabulary: adjectives (morbid, emotionally draining, creepy)
Video: How to do Dark Tourism respectfully
Collocations: tourist hotspot, hallowed grounds, morbid fascination

5:30

3 carved pumpkin or jack-o-lanterns and a slogan - do you celebrate halloween?

Reading: Halloween traditions and activities
Vocabulary: Halloween party decorations, props and accessories
Grammar: comparatives and superlatives

2:37

a woman leaning on a tree readgin a book and a slogan - do you dedicate enough time to self-care?

Collocations: take (take a break, take a rain check); set (set aside time, set boundaries), get (get some air, get in touch)
Functional language: How to say “no” to invitations
Grammar: verb patterns (gerund/infinitive): try, stop, mean, go on, forget, remember

3:40

a wooden plate filled with nuts and berries with spices and superfood writeen on the side and a slogan - what are superfoods?

Expressions: balanced diet, a pick-me-up, have a sweet tooth, staple food
Vocabulary: superfoods (kale, chia seeds, seaweed, açaí berries, goji berries)
Functional language: talking about health benefits of food

 

3:00

a playground and a slogan - should children be allowed to take more risks?

Vocabulary: playgrounds and childhood games
Vocabulary: parenting (overprotective, risky play, helicopter parents)
Word formation: -proof (waterproof, bulletproof, childproof)

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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)