7 Ways to Learn a New Language Effectively

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled That’s How You Learn a New Language: 7 Effective Methods and the themes of learning a language and effective language learning methods. Students learn vocabulary related to learning a language and effective language learning methods, discuss quotations about learning a language, talk about learning a language and effective language learning methods, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse 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: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90–120 minutes

Objectives:

• To explore different techniques for learning a new language
• To develop students’ discussion skills on the topic of learning a new language
• To enhance students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills
• To practise roleplaying in real-life language learning scenarios
• To enhance students’ ability to use practical vocabulary and phrases in real-life situations
• To encourage independent learning and reflection on study habits

Topic: Learning a language and effective language learning methods

Language: Vocabulary related to learning a language and effective language learning methods

Watch the short video.