Lesson Overview

This intermediate ESL lesson plan on beauty tackles a very interesting topic: Beauty. Is it important or not? Intermediate ESL students get to explore this question through an interesting video and article. There are plenty of speaking opportunities for students in this lesson!

Students start with a vocabulary exercise”. Next, the video is analysed and discussed using specific vocabulary words. Then, students learn more about phrasal verbs related to beauty and complete an exercise to practice their newly acquired language. 

Students are presented with an interesting article that talks about the “beauty premium” and how looks help us to get ahead in life. Finally, there are a series of thought-provoking speaking exercises related to beauty. This is a great lesson to use with B1 Intermediate ESL students who are motivated to learn - as the article is of a slightly higher level. 

Activities:

1. Warm up.
2. Slang words. 
3. Video analysis. 
4. Video discussion. 
5. Reading: Are attractive people more successful?
6. Would you rather? 
7. Phrasal verbs. 
8. Debate. 

Homework

As with all lesson plans from ESL Pals, this intermediate ESL lesson plan on beauty has an awesome homework section. Students complete a listening exercise based on the lesson video in the homework task. They also get to practice their writing skills with a writing task about the video. 

Activities:

1. Video listening.
2. Video writing.