Simplified Living

€4,99

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled All You Need Right Now Is a Simplified Living | Voluntary Simplicity Is Power and the themes of simplicity and voluntary simplicity. Students learn vocabulary related to minimalism, consumerism and well-being, talk about simplicity and voluntary simplicity, discuss quotations about simplicity, 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, 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 explore the concept of simplicity and voluntary simplicity.
To develop students’ ability to engage in discussions about materialism and happiness.
To analyse and interpret philosophical and societal views on simple living.
To enhance viewing and listening comprehension skills by engaging with a complex text.
To encourage critical thinking through discussion and roleplay activities.
To expand vocabulary related to minimalism, consumerism and well-being.

Topic: Simplicity and voluntary simplicity

Language: Vocabulary related to minimalism, consumerism and well-being

Watch the short video.