B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Jealousy

📝 Lesson Summary
This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How Jealousy Distorts Your Thinking and explores the theme of jealousy and how to manage it. Suitable for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) level students, the lesson helps learners expand their emotional vocabulary and develop critical awareness of how jealousy influences thoughts and relationships. It is ideal for teens and adults seeking deeper interpersonal understanding.

🧠 Learning Objectives
Students will:

• Explore the concept of jealousy and how it affects behaviour

• Expand vocabulary related to emotional intelligence and interpersonal relationships

• Develop listening, viewing and reading comprehension skills

• Practise speaking skills through structured discussions and roleplay

• Improve writing skills through analytical and reflective activities

• Enhance visual representing skills through creative homework tasks

• Engage in critical thinking through personal reflection and group analysis

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

• Discuss the concept of jealousy and its effects on behaviour

• Analyse quotations related to jealousy

• Predict the content of a short video

• Watch the video and complete comprehension and analysis tasks

• Write about insights gained from the video

• Perform a roleplay exploring scenarios involving jealousy

• Read the article How to Build Self-Esteem and Let Go of Jealousy

• Answer comprehension questions about the article

• Discuss themes raised in the article in small groups

• Reflect on personal experiences and strategies for dealing with jealousy

👥 Learner Type
Suitable for teens and adults at B2–C1 level

📚 Language Focus
Vocabulary related to:

• Emotional intelligence

• Interpersonal relationships

• Self-awareness

Watch the short video.

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