Lesson Overview
In this C1-C2 ESL lesson titled “Do Aliens Exist?”, students will explore the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the famous Fermi Paradox. Through discussion, debate, and vocabulary activities, learners will examine scientific theories, the ethics of contacting alien civilisations, and the challenges of communicating across vast distances.
The lesson encourages critical thinking and advanced language development related to space, science, technology, and philosophy. Students will also improve speaking and listening skills through debate and structured speaking practice.
This C1-C2 ESL lesson plan titled “Do Aliens Exist?” targets advanced learners and builds on our other high-quality general English lesson plans, all following an easy-to-follow, step-by-step curriculum.
Activities
- Warm Up: Planets.
- Aliens: Adjectives.
- Video: Comprehension.
- Alien Threats.
- Discussion.
- Debate.
- Grammar: Future Perfect.
Homework
As with every adult lesson plan from ESL Pals, students get to practise at home with our innovative homework activities. In this advanced C1-C2 ESL lesson plan titled “Do Aliens Exist?”, they will read a short article and complete comprehension and vocabulary tasks.
- Article: Fermi Paradox.
- Article: Questions.
