12 Habits for Life

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 12 Habits for Life and the themes of habits, forming positive habits and forming positive language learning habits. Students learn vocabulary related to habits and forming habits, talk about habits and forming habits, discuss quotations about habits, 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, discuss topics raised in an article, 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 discuss the importance of habits in daily life
• To expand students’ vocabulary related to personal development
• To develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills
• To develop written expression
• To encourage critical thinking about habits and lifestyle choices
• To practise expressing opinions and giving advice
• To enhance fluency through discussion and roleplay

Topic: Habits, forming positive habits and forming positive language learning habits

Language: Vocabulary related to personal development

Watch the short video.