Benefits of Learning a New Language

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Three Surprising Benefits of Learning a New Language and the themes of learning a new language and the benefits of learning a new language. Students learn vocabulary related to the benefits of learning a new language, talk about learning a new language and the benefits of learning a new language, 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, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.

Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90 minutes

Objectives:

• To introduce students to the benefits of learning new languages.
• To expand students’ vocabulary related to the benefits of language learning.
• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.
• To improve students’ speaking skills through discussion and roleplay.
• To enhance students’ writing skills through creative tasks.
• To practise critical thinking through discussion and reflection.

Topic: Learning a new language and the benefits of learning a new language

Language: Vocabulary related to the benefits of language learning

Watch the short video.