What is self-esteem?

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What Self-Esteem Is and the themes of self-esteem and how to cultivate self-esteem. Students learn vocabulary related to self-esteem and how to cultivate self-esteem, talk about self-esteem and how to cultivate self-esteem, discuss quotations about self-esteem, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, discuss topics raised in a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.

Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90–120 minutes

Objectives:

• Enhance vocabulary related to self-esteem.
• Develop comprehension and critical thinking skills.
• Engage in discussions about the influence of self-esteem on various life aspects.
• Analyse and interpret quotations about self-esteem.
• Practice role-playing to apply concepts in real-life scenarios.

Topic: Self-esteem and how to cultivate self-esteem

Language: Vocabulary related to self-esteem and how to cultivate self-esteem

Watch the short video.