‘Simplified Living’ Lesson Plan

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled All You Need Right Now Is a Simplified Living | Voluntary Simplicity Is Power and the themes of simplicity and voluntary simplicity. Students learn vocabulary related to minimalism, consumerism and well-being, talk about simplicity and voluntary simplicity, discuss quotations about simplicity, 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, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.

Language level: Advanced (C1) – Proficient (C2)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90–120 minutes

Objectives:

• To explore the concept of simplicity and voluntary simplicity.
• To develop students’ ability to engage in discussions about materialism and happiness.
• To analyse and interpret philosophical and societal views on simple living.
• To enhance viewing and listening comprehension skills by engaging with a complex text.
• To encourage critical thinking through discussion and roleplay activities.
• To expand vocabulary related to minimalism, consumerism and well-being.

Topic: Simplicity and voluntary simplicity

Language: Vocabulary related to minimalism, consumerism and well-being

Watch the short video.

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We hope you enjoy this ESL lesson.

Kieran and the Film English Team