B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 7 Ways to Make a Good First Impression

📝 Lesson Summary

This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video 7 Psychological Tricks to Make a Good First Impression and explores the theme of first impressions and their impact. It is designed for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) level learners and is ideal for teens and adults.

🧠 Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Explore the concept and importance of first impressions

• Expand vocabulary related to body language and making a good first impression

• Develop their viewing, listening, and reading comprehension skills

• Improve speaking fluency through guided discussion and roleplay

• Enhance writing abilities through reflective tasks using new vocabulary

• Practise critical thinking and self-reflection through analysis and discussion

• Strengthen visual representing skills through a multimodal homework project

🎬 Lesson Activities

Over the course of this 90–120 minute ESL video lesson plan, students will:

• Discuss the significance of first impressions in daily life

• Reflect on and discuss quotes related to first impressions

• Predict the video content based on its title

• Watch a short video and complete comprehension and analysis tasks

• Write about what they’ve learned from the video

• Take part in a roleplay scenario related to making a good impression

• Read an article titled How Body Language Shapes People’s Perception of You

• Answer comprehension questions based on the article

• Engage in discussion around the article’s key points

• Reflect on personal insights gained during the lesson

👥 Learner Type

Ideal for teens and adults at B1–B2 level

📚 Language Focus

Vocabulary related to:

• First impressions

• Body language

• Interpersonal communication

Watch the short video.

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