
‘Key Skills To Promote Constructive Conversations’ Lesson Plan
This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 5 conversation skills that enhance your rational brain and the themes of reducing defensiveness in discussions and promoting constructive conversations. Students learn vocabulary and phrases related to constructive conversations, talk about constructive conversations, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
Check out the lesson planThis ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 5 conversation skills that enhance your rational brain and the themes of reducing defensiveness in discussions and promoting constructive conversations. Students learn vocabulary and phrases related to constructive conversations, talk about constructive conversations, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2)
Learner type: Mature teens and adults
Time: 90–120
Objectives:
- To introduce students to the concept of constructive conversations.
- To explore strategies for reducing defensiveness in discussions.
- To encourage students to develop skills in empathy and effective communication.
- To practise critical thinking through analysis of conversational tools.
- To reflect on personal communication habits and their effectiveness.
- To promote collaboration and mutual understanding in group discussions.
Topic: Promoting constructive conversations
Language: Vocabulary and phrases related to constructive conversations
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We hope you enjoy this ESL lesson.
Kieran and the Film English Team