C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Live a Life You Won’t Regret

📝 Lesson Summary
This thought-provoking ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How to Live a Life You Won’t Regret and explores the concept of regrets and how our choices shape the lives we lead. Aimed at Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners, the lesson is ideal for mature teens and adults looking to build vocabulary, reflect on decision-making, and improve their language skills through meaningful discussion and analysis.

🧠 Learning Objectives
Students will:

• Explore the concept of regret and how life choices impact our future

• Expand vocabulary related to self-discovery, decision-making, and freedom

• Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills

• Improve writing through reflection and vocabulary-based tasks

• Practise speaking skills through roleplay and guided discussions

• Engage in critical thinking by reflecting on personal values and life paths

• Enhance visual representation through a multimodal homework project

🎬 Lesson Activities
Throughout this 90–120 minute ESL video lesson plan, students will:

• Discuss the theme of regret and pivotal life choices

• Predict the content of the video based on its title

• Watch the video and complete comprehension and analysis tasks

• Write about personal takeaways from the video

• Perform a roleplay centred on decision-making and missed opportunities

• Read an article titled The Psychology of Regret: Why We Dwell on the Past

• Answer comprehension questions and analyse key points from the article

• Discuss the issues raised and relate them to their own lives

• Reflect on the overall lesson in writing and class discussion

👥 Learner Type
Suitable for mature teens and adults at C1–C2 level

📚 Language Focus
Vocabulary related to:

• Self-discovery

• Decision-making

• Freedom

Watch the short video.

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