My Minimalist Wardrobe

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled My Minimalist Wardrobe and the themes of minimalism and minimalist dressing. Students learn vocabulary related to minimalism and minimalist dressing, discuss quotations about minimalism, talk about minimalism and minimalist dressing, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, 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 introduce students to the concept of minimalism and minimalist dressing
• To encourage discussion and critical thinking about consumerism and simplicity
• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills
• To expand students’ vocabulary related to minimalism and minimalist dressing
• To improve students’ ability to express opinions and justify choices
• To provide opportunities for students to practice speaking through roleplay

Topic: Minimalism and minimalist dressing

Language: Vocabulary related to minimalism and minimalist dressing

Watch the short video.